My name is Matthew, and thanks for getting to know be a bit better. I’m also known as Professor Vollmer or Dr. V. There’s a lot to know about me, so feel free to take a look. If you still have questions, reach out! I love meeting new people and having great conversations.
I obtained my Ph.D. in Communication from the University at Buffalo. My dissertation examined the communication of sexual consent; what it means to different people and how they understand it's given and received.
As a social scientist, I've always been fascinated with "what make people tick" and how they come to make decisions. Most of my research is centered around behaviors. Previous research includes people's decisions to share fake news on social media, how people engage in sexual activity (and communicate consent), or the factors that motivate people to use social media.