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Matthew Kesterke is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthodontics at Texas A&M University College of Dentistry. His academic career includes positions such as Instructional Assistant Professor and Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow in the Department of Biomedical Sciences at Texas A&M University. His teaching interests cover a range of subjects including Human Gross Anatomy and Human Craniofacial Development Anomalies. Kesterke's research background is extensive, having previously worked as a coroner anthropologist, where he concentrated on skeletal features for identifying individuals and understanding the role of factors like climate and genetics in human variation. His doctoral research focused on how maternal thyroid hormone levels affect offspring craniofacial variation, employing geometric morphometric analysis. Currently, he is developing 3D facial imaging and tracking methods to assess the impact of trauma and surgical interventions on craniofacial variation and outcomes.
Department of Orthodontics, Texas A&M University College of Dentistry • Dallas, TX
Teaching and conducting research in orthodontics.
Department of Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University College of Dentistry • Dallas, TX
Conducted research and assisted in teaching.
Department of Anthropology, University of Pittsburgh • Pittsburgh, PA
Taught courses and conducted research.
Department: Department of Communication and Journalism. Ph.D. program only currently admitting. GRE is test-optional.