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Matthew Walker is a Lecturer in Architectural History at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL), School of History. He joined QMUL in 2018, having previously taught at the University of New Mexico’s Architecture School and Oxford University’s Art History Department. His career includes an Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship at Oxford.
Education:
- BA, University of Oxford
- MA, University of York
- PhD, University of York
Research interests: His work examines intellectual engagement with architectural design and practice in 17th–18th century Britain. Current projects include a book on British and French engagement with ancient Greek and Eastern Mediterranean architecture, challenging assumptions about Western European understanding of classical structures, and an edition of Sir Christopher Wren’s correspondence with Anthony Geraghty. Past research addressed medical architecture in late 17th-century London, the Royal Society’s influence on architectural theory, and post-Fire rebuilding efforts.
Publications trends: His articles span interdisciplinary topics, blending architectural history with science, medicine, and historiography. Recent work emphasizes early modern Britain’s architectural dialogue with continental Europe, antiquarian exploration of classical structures, and the intersection of design with Enlightenment-era scientific inquiry.
Scientific Awards:
- Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship (Oxford University)
Advising & Grants: Walker supervises doctoral study in British and French architecture, architectural theory, early modern medical architecture, London’s history, building trades, and antiquarianism. No specific grants are listed, but his Mellon Fellowship supported earlier research. Collaborative projects include co-editing Wren’s correspondence.
Labs/Teams: Active collaboration with Anthony Geraghty on the Sir Christopher Wren correspondence project, contributing to historical architectural discourse.
