In the broadest terms, Matthew Zook's research centers on the impact of technology and innovation on human geography. In practice, he has focused primarily on the the economic geography of cyberspace/Internet commerce and the factors behind the persisting importance of cities in a globalizing economy. Other research topics he pursues include the role of capital/finance (particulary venture capital) in regional development, IT training programs for disadvantaged adults and underground/marginal uses of the Internet.

He received his Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley, a MRP from Cornell University and a B.A. from Earlham College.

Links to his current research projects and papers can be found at http://www.zook.info