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Duncan L. McDowall is currently serving as University Historian at Queen's University, where he is affiliated with the Department of History within the Faculty of Arts and Science. He holds a Ph.D. from Carleton University and earned both his B.A. and M.A. from Queen's University.
His research centers on 19th and 20th-century business and political history, with specialized interests in the history of Canadian banking, Canada’s relations with the developing world, and the history of Bermuda, particularly in the context of modern tourism and maritime archaeology. His work bridges historical scholarship with public engagement and archaeological inquiry.
His recent publications explore Bermuda’s role in the Darwinian Revolution and the final years of Captain George Dixon, reflecting a strong thematic focus on maritime history, colonial science, and historical biography. These works demonstrate a consistent engagement with Atlantic and imperial history, scientific interpretation, and cultural memory.
- Finalist, Ottawa Centre for Research and Innovation "Top Educator" Award, 2002
- "Most Popular Professor," Maclean’s Magazine, 1999
- "Most Popular Professor," Maclean’s Magazine, 2002
- "Most Popular Professor," Maclean’s Magazine, 2003
- "Most Popular Professor," Maclean’s Magazine, 2004
McDowall has supervised doctoral students including Jeffrey Noakes, whose thesis examined Defence Construction Ltd., and Tim Krywulak, who researched the archaeology of Keynesianism from 1896 to 1948. While no current grants are listed, his supervisory and publication record indicates sustained scholarly activity and mentorship in historical studies.
Though no formal lab or research team is mentioned, his work appears to be deeply connected to maritime and colonial historical networks, potentially involving collaborations with archaeological and heritage institutions, particularly in Bermuda.
