About
Simon Malmberg is a Professor of Classical Archaeology at the University of Bergen's Department of Archaeology, History, Cultural Studies and Religion. His research focuses on ancient urban development, particularly in Rome, Ravenna, and Constantinople, with emphasis on port cities, maritime networks, and the social dynamics of daily life. He leads the Research Group Antiquity and the Classical Tradition and contributes to the Forskergruppen Den antikke verden (Research Group on the Ancient World).
His work integrates digital humanities, including MOOCs on Greek and Roman cities, to advance archaeological education. Key themes include urban resilience, sustainability, and the role of movement in shaping ancient landscapes. Malmberg has authored over 30 publications, spanning reviews of Byzantine architecture to studies on banquets as expressions of imperial legitimacy.
- Awards: No scientific awards explicitly listed in provided texts.
- Advising: No formal advisees listed.
- Labs/Teams: Active in UiB's archaeology department and affiliated with the Swedish Institute of Classical Studies at Rome.
