Matthew Lee

Dr. Matthew Lee is an AHRC-funded PhD researcher who focuses on studying Scotland's involvement in the Caribbean slave trade.

He holds a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in History with First Class honors from the University of Strathclyde.

Dr. Lee completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Czech Language with Distinction and an MLitt in Scottish History with Distinction from the University of Glasgow.

Currently, he is associated as a PhD Researcher at the University of Aberdeen.

Prior to his current role, Dr. Lee has diversified experience, having worked as a Public Affairs Officer at E.ON UK, Senior Political Researcher at DeHavilland, and Senior Research Officer at Parliamentary Research Service.

He also served as a Parliamentary Assistant to Johann Lamont MSP and Rt. Hon. Thomas McAvoy MP, along with working as a Research Intern at Age Scotland.

Dr. Lee's research and professional background reflect his expertise in historical research, public affairs, political analysis, and parliamentary assistance.