Andreas Svensson

Andreas Svensson is a Doctoral Student in Archaeology at the Department of Archaeology and Ancient History, Lund University. He is affiliated with the Faculty of Humanities and Theology.

• Education: M.A. in Archaeology (Lund University, 2004), B.A. in Classical Archaeology (Lund University, 2006).

His research focuses on metallurgy, particularly Iron Age bloomery iron production, casting, and multimetal craftsmanship in Scandinavia. This work explores the role of complex smithing in urbanization and socioeconomic structures, combining spatial surveys of multimetal sites with material analysis of metallurgical debris. Key projects include 'From the Crucible and at the Anvil' and collaborations like SCIARG and DIAD.

The research trends in his publications emphasize isotope analysis, stratigraphy, metal production techniques, and the archaeological context of metallurgy in Scandinavia's prehistoric periods.

Administrative roles include PhD student representative on the departmental board (2016–2017) and active participation in academic networks like the Humanistic and Theological Doctoral Student Council (2016–2017).