Miles study the British Empire in the long nineteenth century, with a special interest in its relationship with other colonial powers. He is interested in global diplomatic history, but through lenses provided by the histories of technology, capitalism, racism, and migration. Previously, Miles graduated from the London School of Economics (BSc Government and History, First Class Honours, 2013) and Wolfson College, Cambridge (MPhil Early Modern History, Distinction, 2014). He has also worked in the UK Renewable Energy sector, and maintains a keen interest in environmental issues.