Diego CALAON

Diego CALAON is an Associate Professor at Ca' Foscari University of Venice, affiliated with the Department of Humanities. His work focuses on ancient topography, environmental archaeology, and cultural heritage management, with a strong emphasis on coastal and lagoon landscapes. He has held roles such as Departmental Delegate for IT Infrastructure and Innovative Teaching, and contributes to the Commission for the Valorization of Knowledge (DSU).

His research explores historical settlement patterns, medieval monastic sites, and colonial-era sites in regions like Mauritius. Key topics include sea-level impacts on Venetian lagoons, quarantine station archaeology, and trade networks in early medieval emporia. He applies GIS and remote sensing techniques to analyze archaeological contexts and environmental changes.

Teaching responsibilities include courses on landscape archaeology, environmental archaeology of coastal areas, and digital heritage management. His publications span over two decades, addressing themes from Venetian origins to colonial slavery studies and heritage conservation strategies.