John Matthews CBE (born 4 July 1930) is a British agricultural engineer who was Pro-Chancellor of the University of Luton.
[2] Matthews' research interests were in the health and safety of agricultural workers, including noise, vibration, posture and mental stress; and also in robotic systems development.
While at the Institute, he served as chairman on health and safety issues of the ISO[3] and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
From 1989 to 1993, Matthews was Chairman of Governors at Luton College of Higher Education[6] leading up to its achievement of university status in 1993.
[7] Matthews was Non-Executive Director, Ceredigion and Mid Wales NHS Trust from 1993 to 2003 and its Vice Chairman from 2000.