Johan Linderholm

Johan Linderholm is an Associate Professor at the Department of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies at Umeå University, specializing in Archaeology. He holds the research qualification of Docent, reflecting his expertise in environmental and geoarchaeological studies. His work integrates advanced analytical techniques such as spectral imaging, geochemistry, and micromorphology to investigate past environments and human interactions with landscapes.

Research interests include the environmental and climatic impacts on ancient societies, particularly in Scandinavia. Key areas focus on Iron Age settlements, Mesolithic land use, and the legacy of historical environmental changes like the AD 536/540 climate crisis. He leads projects such as the Dobbeltspor Dilling settlement study and the MOBIMA initiative on mobile imaging in archaeology. Collaborations span Nordic countries, with projects in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark.

Recent work emphasizes interdisciplinary methods, such as multi-block chemometrics for geological sample analysis and GIS-based environmental reconstructions for infrastructure projects. His contributions include studies on soil formation in Arctic contexts and the ecological imperialism effects of invasive species like earthworms. Linderholm is also affiliated with the Environmental Archaeological Lab at Umeå University, advancing research on paleoenvironmental data and archaeological site preservation.

Key projects include the Intercity Dobbeltspor Dilling settlement analysis and the Fjällbacka coastal archaeology initiative. His publications bridge archaeology with environmental science, addressing both historical climate events and modern conservation challenges.