Michael Stratigos

Dr Michael Stratigos is an Interdisciplinary Fellow at the University of Aberdeen's School of Geosciences, part of their 2040 Strategy. He holds a MA in Archaeology (2012) and MA in Maritime Archaeology (2013) from the University of Aberdeen and Southampton, respectively, and a PhD in Archaeology (2017) from Aberdeen. His research focuses on integrating archaeological insights with biodiversity conservation, particularly examining how human-environment interactions shape modern conservation efforts like rewilding. His work bridges archaeology with environmental science, analyzing freshwater/coastal ecosystems and the historical creation of protected landscapes.

Key collaborations include the RSPB, Highlands Rewilding, and the Leverhulme Centre for Anthropocene Biodiversity. He has secured funding such as the British Academy Small Grant (2022) and University of Aberdeen Pump-prime Funding (2023). Awards include Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland and the Findlay Harris Dick Prize (2017). His publications span 19 peer-reviewed articles, including studies on crannogs, radiocarbon dating, and wetland restoration.

Stratigos has led projects like the 'Living on Water' initiative and contributed to the Interdisciplinary Research and Innovation Symposium 2025. His work emphasizes using archaeological data to inform policies addressing biodiversity loss and environmental restoration.