Shane Burke

Dr Shane Burke is a Senior Lecturer in Archaeology & History at the University of Notre Dame Australia's School of Arts & Sciences, based at the Fremantle Campus. He joined the institution in 2007 and holds a PhD from the University of Western Australia. His research focuses on the archaeology and history of the recent past, particularly the material evidence of early British settlement in Western Australia and how settlers adapted to the region's physical and cultural environment. He teaches and supervises in archaeology and history, contributing to interdisciplinary studies of colonial adaptation and material culture.

Dr Burke's professional affiliations align with his research interests, though specific organizations are not detailed. He is based at the Fremantle campus but the university also has locations in Broome and Sydney.