Lawrence Shaw

Lawrence Shaw is a Visiting Research Fellow at Bournemouth University, specializing in archaeology and cultural heritage. His work integrates virtual reality, geophysics, and community engagement to document and preserve endangered heritage sites. He collaborates internationally on projects like the Vlochos Archaeological Project in Thessaly and the PACIFIC ISLANDS ENDANGERED CULTURAL HERITAGE SURVEY in Niue and the Cook Islands.

His research emphasizes co-creation and digital tools, as seen in the LoCATE (Local Community Archaeological Training and Equipment Project) and GCH 2017 Eurographics Workshop contributions. He utilizes advanced technologies such as VR for educational visualizations and archaeological prospection.

Shaw has contributed to reports and conference proceedings on cultural heritage documentation, including fieldwork in the Pacific Islands and heritage visualization techniques. He collaborates with researchers like Brown, Downes, Manley, and Welham, focusing on interdisciplinary approaches to heritage preservation.