Matt Parker is an enthusiastic mathematics speaker whose goal in life is to make more people excited about mathematics. He studied mathematics and physics in Australia before training to be a teacher and working in both Australia and the UK. Matt now develops and delivers highly engaging mathematics activities and his favourite number is currently 28.
In 2009, Matt also did warm up for the Royal Institution Christmas Lectures. As well as dodging poisonous plants and fluffy lemurs, Matt kept the audience of budding scientists entertained and amused.