Dr Mattar is an experienced pedagogist and business studies trainer specialising in marketing, management and entrepreneurship. As a pedagogist, one of his most illustrious achievements is leading the team for the inaugural SAF serious game entitled Decisive Combat. As a business studies trainer one of his most illustrious achievements is leading a training project for the then-SPRING Singapore business advisors.
Dr Mattar holds a Doctor of Philosophy degree from the Australian National University, ACTA qualification, and certificates in product management, marketing and teaching English to speakers of other languages.