Matthew Cowan

Dr. Matthew Cowan teaches chemical engineering at the University of Canterbury in New Zealand, where he has developed methods for inspiring students to adopt behaviours that lead to their personal and professional success. He leads by example; these behaviours come from his personal experience and have led to accomplishments such as being named as one of the top 118 younger chemistry researchers in the world.

As an author, Matthew creates fun and engaging stories that communicate the actions and mind-sets we can use to overcome the depths of our darkest fears and make the most of our highest successes. He hopes that these books will provide you and your children with the inspiration and tools to make your world a better place—whether ‘better’ means cleaning a bedroom, making a friend, or building a spaceship.