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Hans Peeters is an Associate Professor at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Arts, specializing in Archaeology of Northwestern Europe within the Groningen Institute of Archaeology. His research focuses on hunter-gatherer societies, wetland archaeology, landscape archaeology, and material culture studies, with particular emphasis on the submerged landscapes of Doggerland in the North Sea.
- PhD from University of Amsterdam (2007)
- Former specialist in lithic technology at the National Heritage Agency (Amersfoort)
- Project leader for major excavations including Almere-Hoge Vaart and Urk-E4
Peeters' research interests center on Mesolithic-Neolithic land-use dynamics, innovative heritage management approaches, and the study of submerged prehistoric landscapes. His work explores how hunter-gatherer societies adapted to changing environments, particularly in wetland and coastal contexts. He has pioneered methodologies for investigating drowned landscapes and their archaeological potential, contributing significantly to our understanding of prehistoric Northwest Europe.
His recent publications reveal a strong focus on Doggerland research, with multiple publications examining this submerged landscape that once connected Britain to continental Europe. His work spans traditional archaeological methods, geoarchaeological approaches, and innovative digital techniques including machine learning applications for artifact analysis. Peeters frequently addresses the challenges of archaeological heritage management in submerged and threatened landscapes.
As an active supervisor, Peeters has guided numerous PhD candidates through their research on topics ranging from 3D GIS data modeling to hunter-gatherer land-use dynamics and lithic technology. He serves as Principal Investigator for major research projects including 'Resurfacing Doggerland' (2021-2026) and 'EDAN: The Emergence of Domestic Animals in the Netherlands' (2020-2024), securing significant funding from the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO).
Peeters directs the 'Resurfacing Doggerland' project team, which brings together specialists from multiple disciplines including archaeology, earth sciences, and biological sciences to investigate human-environment interactions in this drowned postglacial landscape. His collaborative approach extends to international partnerships focused on North Sea prehistory research and management frameworks.
