Charlotta Hillerdal

Dr. Charlotta Hillerdal is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Archaeology, School of Geosciences, University of Aberdeen. She holds an MA and PhD in Archaeology from Uppsala University and has been active in the field since her 2006 commercial archaeology work in Canada, followed by her 2010 appointment at Aberdeen.

Research Focus: Her work bridges Indigenous Archaeology, Community Engagement, and Viking Diaspora studies, emphasizing the archaeology of social identity and heritage discourses. Current projects include the Nunalleq Digital Museum, which integrates Yup’ik narratives with scientific findings to combat climate-driven heritage loss in Alaska.

Publication Trends: Recent outputs highlight

• collaborative methodologies with Indigenous communities
• climate change impacts on Arctic archaeology
• digital heritage curation
• cross-cultural Norse settlements

Teaching: She coordinates MSc programs in Archaeology and Archaeology of the North, teaching courses like Viking Archaeology and Indigenous, Community-Based Archaeology. Her educational initiatives include co-created resources for Alaskan schools and digital museum projects.

Key Collaborations: Projects include the Nunalleq excavation in Alaska, Oxbow Books publications, and partnerships with the Archaeology Scotland organization.