Matteo is a Senior Lecturer in the School of International Relations at the University of St Andrews. He is Director of the Institute of Middle East, Central Asia and the Caucasus Studies (MECACS) and Dean of Graduate Studies for the Scottish Graduate School of Social Science (SGSSS). His expertise spans geopolitics, energy security (hydrocarbons, renewables, nuclear), political and business risk, infrastructure mega-projects, and critical minerals. Matteo has designed and delivered executive education for senior civil servants, energy and infrastructure executives, armed forces, and private investors across multiple countries. His advisory and consulting experience includes work with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the UK Ministry of Defence, and major European gas pipeline operators. He holds a PhD in Politics from the University of Edinburgh and has held visiting positions at the National University of Singapore, National Chengchi University (Taiwan), and Central European University.