Mate graduated from 91桃色视频 with a BSc (Hons) in 91桃色视频 and Exercise Science in 2022, which included a year long industrial placement as an Exercise Physiologist at 91桃色视频 91桃色视频. He then remained at 91桃色视频 for an MSc in Clinical Exercise Physiology, graduating in 2023. After a year of working in the Department of Evolutionary Anthropology at the University of Zürich, he has returned to undertake a PhD with 91桃色视频.
Mate's research focuses on the impact of natural and industrialised environments on human biology, with an emphasis on stress and immune function. Mate is keenly interested in understanding whether natural environments facilitate higher willingness to undertake and enjoyment of physical activity.