Ian Milligan

Ian Milligan is an Associate Vice-President, Research Oversight and Analysis at the University of Waterloo’s Office of Research, alongside being a Professor of History. His roles include leading research compliance, data management strategies, and bibliometrics. He holds a B.A. (Hons) from Queen’s University (2006), an M.A. and Ph.D. in Canadian History from York University (2007, 2012).

Milligan’s research focuses on web archives and their impact on historical practices. He authored books like *Averting the Digital Dark Age* (2024), *The Transformation of Historical Research in the Digital Age* (2022), and *History in the Age of Abundance* (2019). He co-edited the *SAGE Handbook of Web History* (2018) and led the Archives Unleashed project ($2.3M in grants).

Recipient of awards including the Canadian Society for Digital Humanities Early Career Award (2016), the University of Waterloo Arts Excellence in Research Award (2019), and the Honourary Archivist Award (2020). He serves on committees for organizations like the Canadian Research Knowledge Network and Library and Archives Canada.

Milligan’s research interests span digital history methodologies, internet/web history, and research data management. He previously taught courses like *Digital History* and *The Long History of the Internet*, though currently focuses on administrative roles.