Fraser Sturt

Professor Fraser Sturt is a Deputy Director of the Southampton Marine and Maritime Institute (SMMI) and Professor of Maritime Archaeology at the University of Southampton. His research integrates geospatial data and interdisciplinary methods to explore maritime prehistory, environmental impact assessment, and community-focused initiatives. He leads projects funded by organizations such as the AHRC, Leverhulme Trust, and Royal Academy of Engineering.

Education:

• B.A. in Archaeology & Anthropology, University of Cambridge
• MA in Maritime Archaeology, University of Southampton
• PhD in Mesolithic/Neolithic Studies, University of Cambridge

Research Interests:

• Submerged prehistoric landscapes
• Geomatics and 3D data capture
• Evaluation methods for cultural heritage
• Climate change and coastal communities

Key Projects:

• COAST Network Plus (Coastal Communities & Seas Together for Resilience)
• Submerged Neolithic of the Western Isles (British Academy)
• Offshore Wind Spatial Planning (Lloyd's Register Foundation)

Awards:

• Philip Leverhulme Prize (2017)

Advising & Collaboration:

• Supervises 9 current PhD students across Archaeology and Law
• Collaborates with institutions like the Honor Frost Foundation and English Heritage

Labs/Teams:

• Centre for Maritime Archaeology
• Southampton Marine and Maritime Institute
• Coastal Communities Research Group