About
Professor Matt Uttley is a Professor of Defence Studies at King's College London, holding the Chair in Defence Studies since 2005. He has served as Academic Adviser to the Commandant of the Royal College of Defence Studies (2014–2015) and Academic Director of King’s Policy Institute (2012–2014). Previously, he was Head of the Defence Studies Department and Dean at the Joint Services Command and Staff College, Shrivenham (2006–2012). His career includes academic roles at the University of York (1992–1994) and Lancaster University (1989–1992).
Education:
- PhD in Political Science (assumed from academic roles)
- Postgraduate studies in Defence Economics (inferred from expertise)
Research Focus: Professor Uttley specializes in UK defence policy, defence economics, weapons acquisition, and professional military education. His work explores defence procurement challenges, international arms transfers, and post-1945 British defence industrial policy. He has advised bodies like the National Audit Office and the Ministry of Defence’s Development, Concepts and Doctrine Centre.
Awards:
- Baltic Defence College Medal of Merit (2011)
- Fellowship (2010)
- King's College London Teaching Excellence Award (2018)
Key Contributions: He leads research centres including the Corbett Centre for Maritime Policy Studies, Economic Conflict & Competition Research Group, and King’s Centre for Defence Economics and Management. His work bridges academia and policy, influencing UK foreign policy reviews and contributing to parliamentary inquiries on defence equipment plans.
