He is a senior member of DSTL’s Human Systems Group and his career has focused on the human dimension of military behaviour and performance. As an applied scientist Neil deployed to Iraq (2007) and Afghanistan (2008, 2009, 2011) in order to conduct human sciences research and lead Dstl’s operational analysis capability in deployed headquarters. Neil has also been awarded a NATO Excellence Award for his contribution to various research groups studying the cultural factors of multinational forces and coalitions. Neil’s research for the Changing Character of War programme focussed on Defence and cross-Government strategic communication and influence.