Nicolaas Matthee

Nicolaas Matthee is a Learning Designer at Glucode, with a rich academic and professional background in research and education. Currently serving as a Research Fellow at Stellenbosch University and a Research Associate at the University of Pretoria, Nicolaas focuses on topics such as missional liturgy through Paul Ricoeur’s mimetic theory, the impact of COVID-19 on funerals and grieving, and the interaction between physical bodies and virtual spaces. Previous roles include Learning Research and Development Specialist at Optimi Learning, where contributions were made to the design of educational products informed by learning sciences, and Researcher at ITSI, responsible for both qualitative and quantitative research. Nicolaas holds a Ph.D. in Theology from the University of Pretoria, emphasizing practical theology and thanatechnology, and has a strong foundation in instructional design, youth work, and academic writing.