Dr. Matthew Ferrari

Professor

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Biography

Matthew Ferrari is a Professor of Biology at Penn State University, known for his contributions to the fields of Ecology, Infectious Disease Dynamics, Theoretical Biology, and Computational Biology. He has worked extensively on quantifying the effects of vaccination on infectious diseases, particularly in low and lower-middle-income countries where health system access is limited. His research involves developing dynamic transmission models and utilizing computational statistics to estimate the incidence and impact of vaccination programs. Over the years, he has collaborated with various national and international partners to develop models addressing diseases such as measles, rubella, rotavirus, and foot-and-mouth disease in livestock. He aims to provide governments and NGOs with data-driven strategies for vaccination and disease surveillance, thereby enhancing public health outcomes.

Research Interests

Experience

Director

— Present

Center for Infectious Disease Dynamics • University Park, PA

Leading research initiatives focused on understanding the dynamics of infectious diseases and their control through vaccination.

Courses

BIOL 434: Pathobiology of Emerging Infectious Diseases

Requirements for Pennsylvania State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
GRE General
Prerequisites
Master's degree in related field for PhD Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Writing Sample
  • Official Transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE scores are highly recommended but not strictly required for Applied Linguistics.