Theo Farrell

Theo Farrell is Visiting Professor of War Studies at King's College London and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) at University of Wollongong. A leading scholar on contemporary warfare, he specializes in military adaptation, counterinsurgency, and the Afghanistan conflict.

Education:

• PhD in Industrial Relations (University of Warwick)
• MSc in Industrial Relations (University of Warwick)
• BA in Economics and Industrial Relations (University of Leeds)

Farrell's research examines technological change and organizational innovation in military institutions, international law and use of force, and the political-military dynamics of the Afghanistan conflict since 2001. His award-winning book 'Unwinnable: Britain's War in Afghanistan, 2001-2014' provides definitive analysis of the British campaign.

Scientific Awards:

• Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences
• Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts
• Fellow of Royal Society of New South Wales
• Senior Associate Fellow of the Royal United Services Institute (UK)

Farrell currently leads an Australian Army-funded project on human-machine teaming in future military operations. He has advised ISAF Command in Afghanistan and the UK government on counterinsurgency strategy.