Matthew H. Bowker, Ph.D. (M.H. Bowker) is an internationally recognized scholar at the intersection of psychology and political theory. He is a Research Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University at Buffalo (SUNY) and an Adult Learner Success Coach at SUNY-Niagara. For more than twenty‑five years, he has taught, supervised research, and led seminars in U.S. and international universities.
Bowker has authored 20+ books (published or forthcoming) and 40+ peer‑reviewed articles and chapters that span theory, pedagogy, and public life. He founded and co‑edits Routledge’s book series, Psychoanalytic Political Theory, and he serves in several editorial capacities, including Editor (North America) of the Journal of Psycho‑Social Studies and Associate Editor of Psychoanalysis, Culture & Society, as well as on editorial boards for multiple journals.
Recognized for advancing subject‑centered, reflexive pedagogy, Bowker was appointed a Fulbright Specialist in “Twenty‑First‑Century Learning” by the U.S. Department of State. In that role, he trained faculty and staff on critical thought and subjectivity-development at a leading university in Singapore, designing practicable frameworks for dynamic, learner‑driven teaching.
He has delivered 50+ keynote talks at national and international conferences and professional development programs on critical thinking, subjectivity, and group/organizational dynamics.
His work and commentary have appeared on NPR and in national publications including The Atlantic and Elle.
His recent work includes, but is not limited to:
Based in Buffalo, NY, but happy to communicate globally, Bowker is available to apply his expertise to keynotes, workshops, reading groups, webinars, and faculty development initiatives across the Northeast/East Coast and globally (virtual).