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Dav Smith is a Lecturer in Buildings Archaeology at the University of York's Department of Archaeology. He specializes in the recording and analysis of standing structures, particularly focusing on the Victorian restoration of medieval parish churches. His research explores methodologies for documenting historic buildings, including measured surveys and digital recording techniques.
Smith holds a BA in Medieval History from the University of Melbourne (2000) and completed an MA in Archaeology of Buildings (2009) and a PhD (2014) at the University of York, where his doctoral work examined Victorian rebuilding practices in North Yorkshire churches.
His research interests include church archaeology, conservation philosophy, and heritage legislation. He has professional experience with Historic England and Maybank Buildings Conservation, contributing to commercial buildings archaeology projects.
Smith's publications span supramolecular gels, drug delivery systems, and materials science, reflecting interdisciplinary engagement. He advocates for equality, diversity, and inclusion in chemistry education and has written on STEM fatherhood and curriculum reform.
He serves on the Council for British Archaeology’s Casework Committee and is a Research Associate at Savannah Technical College. His work bridges archaeological practice, material science, and policy.
