Research outputs per year
Research outputs per year
I joined Portsmouth Business School in July 2017 Between 2012 to 2015 I held a number of teaching roles at the University of Birmingham. I undertook a PhD at the University of Birmingham, supervised by Air Commodore (ret’d) Dr Peter Gray, with my thesis focusing on the development of tactical air power in Britain during the Second World War through the study of the RAF’s Army Co-operation Command. I also hold an MA in Intelligence and Security Studies and a BA (Hons) degree both from the University of Salford. My first book, entitled The Development of British Tactical Air Power, 1940-1943: A History of Army Co-operation Command was published in 2016 by Palgrave Macmillan.
I am currently researching and writing a book that investigates the relationship between the RAF and the aviation industry between 1919 and 1939, looking at not only the decisions made by the Air Ministry and technological developments but the political, economic, diplomatic and foreign policy aspects of the period into account. Other research interests include the use of air power as a strategic and political instrument and the development of tactical air power between 1914 and 1945.
I am happy to receive informal enquiries relating to doctoral degree (Ph.D) supervision on any air power topic but particularly in the areas of Air/Land Integration, Historic Military Procurement and the utilisation of air power as an instrument of strategy
I am available for TV, radio newspaper interviews and historical consultancy. My expertise lie in:
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Ph.D., Army co-operation command and tactical air power development in Britain, 1940-1943: the role of army co-operation command in army air support, University of Birmingham
2 Oct 2010 → 14 Jul 2014
Award Date: 14 Jul 2014
MA, Intelligence and Security Studies, University of Salford
29 Sept 2008 → 2 Oct 2009
Award Date: 15 Jul 2010
BA (Hons), Contemporary Military and International History, University of Salford
29 Sept 2003 → 12 Jul 2007
Award Date: 12 Jul 2007
Teaching Fellow, University of Birmingham
1 Jul 2014 → 30 Jun 2015
Research output: Contribution to journal › Book/Film/Article review › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article
Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article
Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article
Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article
Matthew Powell (Speaker)
Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
Dafydd Townley (Presented paper) & Matthew Powell (Presented paper)
Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
Matthew Powell (Speaker)
Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
Matthew Powell (Peer reviewer)
Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Publication peer-review
Matthew Powell (Speaker)
Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
Powell, Matthew (Recipient), 30 Jun 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
14/11/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert comment
3/07/24
1 Media contribution
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25/05/24
1 Media contribution
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24/05/24
1 Media contribution
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