LTC Christopher P. Matthew Instructor Deputy Director - Nuclear Engineering Department Academic Counselor Physics & Nuclear Engineering christopher.matthew [at] westpoint.edu About Education LTC Chris Matthew is an instructor, academic counselor, and deputy director for nuclear engineering in the Department of Physics & Nuclear Engineering at the United States Military Academy (USMA).A native of Plant City, Florida, he joined the Army as a USMA cadet in 1996.He enjoys traveling, barbecue, baking and teaching. LTC Matthew and his two sons participate in youth sports, where he often coaches, and his family enjoys exploring national and state parks. They are avid Disney fans. M.S. - Kansas State UniversityB.S. - U.S. Military Academy.