Martin Michette

Martin Michette is a Departmental Lecturer in Architectural History and Cultural Heritage at the University of Oxford, serving as Programme Director for the Cultural Heritage Training Programme and Director of Studies for Architectural History programmes. He is also a Researcher in the Oxford Resilient Buildings and Landscapes Lab within the School of Geography and the Environment.

His educational background includes:

• BSc in Architecture from the University of Bath
• MEng in Building Conservation from the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam
• DPhil in Science and Engineering in Arts, Heritage and Archaeology from the University of Oxford

Martin's research centers on natural building materials, historic architecture, and urban resource management, with a focus on reducing environmental impacts through synergies between low-energy technologies and cultural heritage dynamics. His work promotes sustainable conservation practices that integrate natural systems with heritage preservation.

His publications (2017-2023) demonstrate consistent expertise in historic masonry conservation at iconic sites like Pompeii and the Tower of London, with recurring themes in decay mechanism analysis, non-destructive testing, and innovative use of local geo-materials. This body of work bridges engineering geology, heritage science, and environmental earth sciences to address practical conservation challenges.

Martin actively collaborates with major heritage institutions including Historic Royal Palaces and English Heritage, and co-founded SXNCH to foster interdisciplinary knowledge exchange on holistic management of historic and natural environments through fieldwork at UNESCO sites like Petra.