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Matthew Nordan

Under Matthew Nordan, the Lux Research analyst team has become a globally recognized authority on the business and economic impact of emerging technologies, focusing on energy, the environment, and advanced materials. Lux Research advises corporations, start-ups, financial institutions, and governments seeking to harness science-driven innovation for competitive advantage.

Nordan has counseled decision-makers on technology change for a decade. Prior to Lux Research, he held a variety of senior management positions at emerging technology advisor Forrester Research, where he headed the firm’s North American consulting line of business. Earlier, Matthew lived for four years in the Netherlands growing Forrester’s operations in Europe, where he launched and led research practices in a variety of industries.

Matthew is a summa cum laude graduate of Yale University, where he conducted cognitive neuroscience research on the neural pathways mediating emotion and memory.