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Research output per year
Personal profile
Research interests
- Nuclear proliferation and non-proliferation
- Proliferation behaviour
- Open Source Intelligence (OSINT)
- Urban violence and the sociology of riots
- Nuclear Security
Biographical details
Matthew Moran is Professor of International Security in the Department of War Studies, King’s College London. He also serves as Director of Research for the Department and Co-Director of the Centre for Science and Security Studies (CSSS).
Professor Moran’s research spans a number of areas, ranging from the study of collective disorder and rioting to the study of proliferation behaviour as it relates to weapons of mass destruction (WMD). He also has a strong interest in open source intelligence (OSINT) and related technological developments. His current work is focused on understanding the dynamics of chemical weapons use in Syria.
Professor Moran’s research has been supported by the British Academy, the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), the MacArthur Foundation, and various national governments. In 2014, he was awarded an honorary lectureship at the University of Witwatersrand in South Africa. He is also an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
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):
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Philosophy, UCL University College London
Award Date: 1 Jan 2010
Master of Arts, NUI Galway
Award Date: 1 Jan 2006
Bachelor of Arts, NUI Galway
Award Date: 1 Jan 2005
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An Introduction to War Studies
Goodman, M. (ed.), Kerr, R. (ed.) & Moran, M. (ed.), 15 Aug 2023, (Accepted/In press) Edward Elgar.Research output: Book/Report › Book › peer-review
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Nuclear Security Briefing Book 2022
Tzinieris, S., Hobbs, C., Bowen, W., Lentini, L., Barrow, A., Cottee, M. & Moran, M., 25 Mar 2022, King's College London.Research output: Book/Report › Book
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Exploring the Human Dimension of Nuclear Security: The History, Theory and Practice of Security Culture
Hobbs, C. & Moran, M., 23 Jul 2020, (Accepted/In press) In: The Nonproliferation Review. 27, 5/6, 31 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Riots
Moran, M., 15 Oct 2020, Oxford Bibliographies in Urban Studies. Dilworth, R. (ed.). New York: Oxford University PressResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Syria’s chemical arsenal: A U.S.-British row over Assad’s weapons?
Bowen, W. & Moran, M., 1 Mar 2020, In: Middle East Quarterly. 27, 2, p. 1-9 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate › peer-review
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Brexit, Sanctions and Nuclear Security
John D. & Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
1/12/2020 → 31/10/2024
Project: Research
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FCDO Non-Proliferation ESRC Policy Fellowship
ESRC Economic and Social Research Council
1/02/2022 → 31/12/2023
Project: Research
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Syria and Chemical Weapons: Understanding Deterrence Failure and Chemical Rollback
1/05/2017 → 31/01/2018
Project: Research
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Sanctions and the insurance industry
ESRC Economic and Social Research Council
15/05/2013 → 14/06/2013
Project: Research
Activities
- 8 Types of Public engagement and outreach - Media article or participation
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Nuclear security: too important to fail
Matthew Moran (Contributor)
3 Apr 2014Activity: Other › Types of Public engagement and outreach - Media article or participation
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Ukraine nuclear security fears were exaggerated
Matthew Moran (Contributor)
1 Apr 2014Activity: Other › Types of Public engagement and outreach - Media article or participation
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Is Tehran ready to deal because it has already fulfilled its nuclear aims?
Matthew Moran (Contributor)
11 Nov 2013Activity: Other › Types of Public engagement and outreach - Media article or participation
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Containment, not rollback, is the key to Iran’s nuclear future
Matthew Moran (Contributor)
6 Nov 2013Activity: Other › Types of Public engagement and outreach - Media article or participation
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BBC World Interview: Prospects for an agreement between Iran and the P5+1 on Iran's nuclear programme
Matthew Moran (Interviewee)
Nov 2013Activity: Other › Types of Public engagement and outreach - Media article or participation
Prizes
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Bernard Brodie Prize
Moran, Matthew (Recipient) & Bowen, Wyn (Recipient), 2015
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)