Nigel Chang

Nigel Chang is an academic affiliated with James Cook University, focusing on archaeology and prehistory in Southeast Asia. His research emphasizes technological innovation, climate change impacts, and cultural dynamics in regions like Thailand and Laos. Key contributions include studies on copper production networks in the Vilabouly Complex and climate adaptation strategies during Southeast Asia's Iron Age.

Chang’s work integrates interdisciplinary methods, such as isotopic analysis and experimental archaeology, to explore material culture and social change. He has collaborated on projects like the Ban Non Wat excavation and the Sepon mine heritage management initiative. His research spans topics including bioarchaeology, ceramic analysis, and gendered labor patterns in prehistoric societies.

Notable publications include analyses of trauma evidence in Bronze Age skeletal remains and the application of machine learning to rock art interpretation. His findings highlight the interplay between environmental shifts and societal resilience in ancient communities.