Gunnar Almevik

Gunnar Almevik is a Professor at the Department of Conservation, University of Gothenburg, specializing in cultural heritage, crafts, and historical buildings. His work bridges academic research with practical conservation, focusing on digital documentation, craft research, and material culture. He currently supervises four doctoral students in craft-based heritage conservation projects.

• PhD in Heritage Conservation (2012) with thesis "The building as a Source of Knowledge"
• Founder and former director of the Vocational College of Heritage Crafts (DACAPO, 1996–2005)
• Director of the Craft Laboratory (est. 2010), promoting practice-led research
• Research Fellow at The Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities
• Collaborator with the Swedish History Museum on "Wooden Building Cultures" project

His research interests include intangible cultural heritage, digital documentation of historical sites, and medieval wooden architecture. He advocates for immersive technologies and interdisciplinary approaches to make traditional crafts sustainable for modern society. Almevik has contributed to several academic conferences and publications, emphasizing methodological innovation in craft sciences.

Key scientific contributions include The Royal Gustavus Adolphus Academy’s award for advancing building history research. His recent publications address topics like Antarctic heritage preservation, stave church reconstructions, and digital dioramas. He actively integrates virtual reality and 3D modeling into cultural heritage studies.

Almevik's educational initiatives span bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels, focusing on curriculum development and experiential learning. He collaborates with European institutions to standardize craft education and promote knowledge transfer in endangered craft fields.