Nives Doneus

Nives Doneus is a researcher at the Vienna Institute for Archaeological Science, University of Vienna, specializing in archaeological prospection and Roman landscape studies. Her work focuses on remote sensing, geoarchaeology, and 3D documentation of Mediterranean and Central European sites.

• Expert in airborne laser scanning (LiDAR) for submerged/coastal sites
• Key contributor to LBI ArchPro Research Initiative (2010-2015)
• Specializes in Roman-era field systems and dry stone wall analysis

Her research integrates geophysical prospection with historical GIS to reconstruct Roman urban and rural landscapes. She has pioneered applications of airborne laser bathymetry for documenting submerged archaeological sites in Croatia's archipelagos.

Recent publications emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to Mediterranean coastal archaeology, Roman surveying practices, and paleoenvironmental reconstructions. Key methodological themes include non-destructive excavation techniques and digital heritage modeling.

Collaborates with teams at the Vienna Institute for Archaeological Science and contributes to the development of systemic archaeological prospection frameworks. Her work spans case studies in Austria, Croatia, and Bulgaria.