Dr. Martin Bricknell

Biography

Professor Bricknell took his appointment as Professor of Conflict, Health and Military Medicine at King’s College London in April 2019, building on a focus of research in civil-military relations and global health systems. He previously served for 34 years in the UK Defence Medical Services, culminating in the role of Surgeon General of the UK Armed Forces. His operational tours include deployments in Afghanistan, Iraq, and the Balkans, along with multiple other overseas assignments. From 2010 to 2006, he held senior Medical Adviser appointments within the NATO ISAF mission and commanded the 22 Field Hospital from 1999 to 2002. He has been awarded the Companion of the Order of the Bath and the Order of St John, along with a Bronze Star for his military service. Additionally, he is a trained general practitioner and an accredited specialist in Public Health and Occupational Medicine. Professor Bricknell holds Doctorates and three Master's degrees and has published over 150 academic papers on military medical subjects, with special interests in how organizations learn, care pathways in military healthcare, and the political economy of health in conflict. His research also covers the healthcare public health intersections with conflict and security.

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