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Dr. Thomas Matyok
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Associate Professor of Public Safety
Credentials: PhD, Nova Southeastern University MS, Chapman University MS, University of Saint Mary BA, Montclair State University AA, Central Texas College
| Office Hours: | Mondays and Wednesdays 0900-1200 |
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| Biography: | Areas of Expertise • Conflict Analysis and Resolution • Human Security • Emergency Management • Negotiation Professor Matyók has been a faculty member t at Middle Georgia State University since 2020, where he teaches courses in Public Safety, Emergency Management, Homeland Secrurity, and specialized topics centered on human security. His academic experience encompasses teaching Conflict Analysis and Resolution at various universities in the United States, Italy, and Germany. Dr. Matyók has also provided instruction in conflict analysis and resolution within professional military education settings, particularly at senior service colleges for the Army and Air Force. His scholarly credentials include serving as a Fulbright Scholar at the University of Konstanz in Germany and as a visiting research professor at the U.S. Army Peacekeeping and Stability Operations Institute (PKSOI). In this capacity, Dr. Matyók's research and outreach efforts were concentrated on strategic policy issues and the safeguarding of U.S. interests amid persistent irregular and hybrid conflicts. He is engaged in conducting high-impact, policy-relevant research that addresses the strategic environment and its principal challenges, evaluating the balance of national security ends, ways, and means. He has taught on human security at the John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center. At the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies in Garmisch, Germany, Dr. Matyók is a professor in the Department of Research and Policy Analysis, where he focuses on human security before, during, and after conflict. |
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| Teaching and Research Interests: | My research also encompasses the development and implementation of evidence-based policy, with particular attention to issues relating to national security and public safety. My work at the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies (Germany) focuses on security studies, strategic communication, and international relations within a Human Security framework. I often analyze geopolitical dynamics and promote collaborative security solutions among nations. I am involved in educational programs aimed at enhancing the capacity of military and civilian leaders to address complex security challenges. My work emphasizes the importance of communication strategies in policy-making and the impact of cultural factors on security issues. Overall, I work to foster understanding and cooperation among various stakeholders in the field of security studies. At the Center of Excellence for Stability Police Units (Italy), I focus on enhancing the effectiveness of police units in stability operations. My work involves collaborating with international partners to develop best practices and training programs that equip police forces to address security challenges in diverse environments. I engage in research and analysis to understand the evolving nature of policing in stability contexts, emphasizing the importance of community engagement and building trust between law enforcement and local populations. |
| Courses: | SFTY 7210, International Affairs SFTY 8400 Infrastructure Resilience SFTY 8410, Advanced Topics in Emergency Management SFTY 8420, Applied Conflict Management SFTY 8990, Evaluation POLS 2401, Global Issues POLS 3701 International Affairs CRJU 4507, Homeland Security: Strategy and Policy CRJU 4660, Emergency Management |
| Education: (All institutions attended and degrees or credentials earned) | PhD, Nova Southeastern University MS, Chapman University MS, University of Saint Mary BA, Montclair State College AA, Central Texas College Human Security: From Principles to Practice, United Nations System Staff College, 2022. Global Studies: Risks and Threats in International Relations, Grenoble Ecole De Management, 2019. Global Studies: The Future of Globalization, Grenoble Ecole De Management, 2019. Religion and Conflict, University of Groningen, 2018. NATO Civil-Military Cooperation Awareness Course, NATO Civilian Center of Excellence, 2016. Joint Humanitarian Operations Course, United States Agency for International Development (USAID), 2014. Peacekeeping and International Conflict Resolution, Peace Operations Training Institute, 2014. Principles and Guidelines for UN Peacekeeping Operations, Peace Operations Training Institute, 2014. Institute for Faculty in Peace Studies, University of Notre Dame, Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies, 2011. Certificate in Advanced Conflict Resolution Practice, Nova Southeastern University, 2001. Southeast Environmental Leadership Institute, League of Conservation Voters, 2000. Georgia Governor’s School Leadership Institute, Center for Creative Leadership, 1999-2000. U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, Combined Arms and Services Staff School, 1991. |
| Professional Experience: | United States Army Professor, George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Department of Peace and Conflict Studies |
| Publications and Scholarships: (Last 5 Years) | Matyók, T. (2025). The Intersection of Public Safety and Human Security: Integrating a Design Studio Learning Approach, Journal of Emergency Management. Matyók, T. & Finkenbinder, K. (2025). An Integrated Approach by the Stability Police Community to Combat Human Trafficking: Engaging Consumers as Collaborative Partners in Anti-Trafficking Efforts for Human Security, Journal of the Center of Excellence for Stability Police Units. Matyók, T., Zajc, S. & Ilunga, Y. (2025). Re-Thinking Our Thinking about Civil-Military Interaction, George C. Marshall Center European Center for Security Studies. Matyók, T., Zajc, S. & Ilunga, Y. (2025). Civilians as a Creative Force for Defense (in review) George C. Marshall Center European Center for Security Studies. Matyók, T., Ochs, P. & Flavin, P. (2022). Religious-Values Negotiation in a Military Environment. Marshall Center Papers, George C. Marshall Center European Center for Security Studies https://www.marshallcenter.org/sites/default/files/files/2022-04/Religious_Values_Negotiation.pdf Ilunga, Y. & Matyók, T. (2021). Religion: Shaper of the Century. Small Wars Journal. https://smallwarsjournal.com/jrnl/art/religion-shaper-centur Matyók, T. & Zajc, S. (2020). Joint Civil-Military Interaction for an Innovative EuroAtlantic Community. Euro-Atlantic Council of Slovenia. http://en.euroatlantic.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Evro-atlantski-bilten-v1No2-Joint-Civil-Military-Interaction-for-an-Innovative-Euro-Atlantic-Community_final.pdf Matyók, T. & Zajc, S. (2020). A New Role for Civil-Military Interaction. Small Wars Journal. https://smallwarsjournal.com/jrnl/art/new-role-joint-civil-military-interaction Matyók, T. & Zajc, S. (2022). Human Security and Human-Centered Defense: Human Security as Individual Responsibility and Collective Activity. Total Defense in the 21st Century: Building a Resilient Society. Matyók, T. (2021). A Medical Model for Conflict Analysis, Assessment, and Transformation. Joint Civil-Military Interaction White Paper. Matyók, T. & Zajc, S. (2020). Joint Civil-Military Interaction for an Innovative Euro-Atlantic Community. Euro-Atlantic Council of Slovenia. http://en.euroatlantic.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Evro-atlantski-bilten-v1No2-Joint-Civil-Military-Interaction-for-an-Innovative-Euro-Atlantic-Community_final.pdf Matyók, T. & Schmitz, C. (2020). The Potential of Violence of Helping: Resisting the Neo-Colonialism of Humanitarian Action. In Arie David Plat and Silvia Naisberg Silber |
| Professional Affiliations: | International Association of Emergency Managers |
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