Andrew Dilley

Dr Andrew Dilley is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Aberdeen within the School of Divinity, History, Philosophy & Art History. He specializes in the history of the British Empire-Commonwealth, focusing on economics, politics, and culture.

Research Interests:

• British Empire-Commonwealth history
• Economic and cultural globalization
• Business-state relations in imperial contexts
• Supranational governance (1886-1975)
• Post-colonial economic development
• British-European relations.

Recent Research Trends: His AHRC-funded project 'Commerce and the Commonwealth' examines the Federation of Commonwealth Chambers of Commerce's role in shaping policy. Articles analyze imperial economic networks, decolonization's impact on trade, and historical parallels to modern globalization.

Scientific Awards:

• AHRC Early Career Fellowship (2015-2017)

Grants & Affiliations: Internal roles include School Director of Research and Deputy Head of School at Aberdeen. His work bridges historical analysis with contemporary policy debates on globalization and supranational governance.