Christopher Nicholson

Christopher Nicholson is an Associate Research Professor and Director of the Center for Digital Antiquity at Arizona State University's School of Human Evolution and Social Change. He leads initiatives like tDAR (Digital Archaeological Record), promoting open access to archaeological data. His work bridges physical and digital domains through research in environmental archaeology, paleoclimates, and hunter-gatherer studies.

Education: Ph.D. (2017) in Anthropology from University of Wyoming; M.A. (2005) and B.A. (1999) in Anthropology from Washington State University and Colorado State University respectively.

Research focuses on paleoenvironmental reconstruction, human adaptation, and digital data preservation. Notable projects include the p3k14c radiocarbon database and FAIR data advocacy. Methodologies emphasize GIS, geospatial modeling, and interdisciplinary approaches.

Awards: None explicitly listed. Editorial roles include the Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports. Professional memberships include American Association for the Advancement of Science and Society of American Archaeology.

Teaching involves graduate research supervision in anthropology and digital humanities. Currently leads teams at the Center for Digital Antiquity advancing archaeological data standards and accessibility.