Paul Cheetham

Paul Cheetham serves as a Visiting Fellow at Bournemouth University, specializing in archaeological and forensic geophysics. His academic career spans over three decades since 1989, with significant contributions to both archaeological science and forensic investigations. He maintains active roles as a PhD supervisor and lecturer in archaeology-related disciplines.

His research focuses on archaeological geophysics, forensic archaeology, and prehistoric/Roman archaeology, particularly examining late Iron Age and Romano-British settlements in Dorset. Key projects include the Durotriges Project (co-director), geophysical surveys at Lake Farm Roman fortress, Frampton Roman villa reinterpretation, and international mass grave investigations in Kosovo, Iraq, and Ukraine. His methodological innovations include inventing the MPET (Cheetham) array for high-resolution near-surface geophysics.

Cheetham's recent publications (2025-2014) demonstrate sustained scholarly output across Archaeological Geophysics, Forensic Archaeology, and Roman/British Prehistory. His work shows strong interdisciplinary connections between archaeological science, forensic applications, and regional British studies, with recurring themes in landscape survey, burial practices, and technological innovation in prospection methods.

Cheetham supervises multiple PhD students including Kayt Armstrong, Laura Evis, Ashely Green, Daniel Carter, and Rebecca Cannell. His professional impact includes creating Bournemouth University's first archaeological and forensic sciences degree program (generating £5M+ in fees) and developing the internationally recognized MSc Forensic Archaeology programme.