Matthew Moran

Matthew Moran is a Professor of International Security at King’s College London and currently serves as Head of the Department of War Studies, overseeing the strategic direction and daily management of one of the University’s largest departments. His previous roles include Director of Research in War Studies and Co-Director of the Centre for Science and Security Studies.

Dedicated to producing academically rigorous yet policy-relevant work, Professor Moran has an extensive record of engagement with the policy community. This includes executive education and professional development collaborations with the Foreign and Defence Ministries of several governments, both in an advisory capacity and through the design of bespoke courses.

His public engagement includes contributions to outlets such as BBC News, The Guardian, The Telegraph, Prospect, Le Monde Diplomatique, The Conversation, France24, and Le Courrier International.

Professor Moran holds undergraduate and master’s degrees from the University of Galway and a PhD from University College London. His research has been supported by the British Academy, the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), the Carnegie Corporation of New York, the MacArthur Foundation, and various national governments.

He is the author or editor of eight books, as well as numerous academic articles.