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Hans Huisman is a Professor in the Department of Archaeology of Northwestern Europe at the Faculty of Arts, University of Groningen. He also serves as a Senior Researcher at the Dutch Cultural Heritage Agency (Rijksdienst voor Cultureel Erfgoed) since 2003, maintaining a significant dual affiliation between academic research and practical heritage management.
His research expertise spans several interconnected areas including Soil Micromorphology (60% of his research profile), Late Neolithic Archaeology (50%), Archaeological Site Analysis (47%), Chronology (44%), Taphonomy (37%), Hunter-Gatherer Studies (37%), and Podzol Analysis (33%). His work frequently bridges scientific methodologies with traditional archaeological interpretation.
Huisman's recent publications demonstrate a focus on distinguishing anthropogenic features from natural phenomena, particularly in Mesolithic contexts, as well as advancing archaeological heritage management through geophysical techniques. His research on stable isotopes and prehistoric metallurgy shows his commitment to applying scientific methods to archaeological questions. His work on drowned prehistoric landscapes has direct implications for cultural heritage management in coastal regions facing climate change impacts.
Huisman actively engages with both academic and public audiences, having presented at numerous conferences and contributed to media discussions about archaeological discoveries and methodologies, including appearances discussing the origins of agriculture in the Netherlands and the professionalization of archaeology.
