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J W Hanson is an Associate Professor of Roman Archaeology and Art at the University of Oxford and a Governing Body Fellow at Wolfson College. His academic journey includes a DPhil in Archaeology from Oxford, followed by roles as a Research Associate at the University of Colorado, Boulder, and a British Academy Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Reading. He currently holds a position in the Faculty of Classics, focusing on interdisciplinary research at the intersection of archaeology and complexity science.
Education: DPhil in Archaeology from the University of Oxford. His research integrates complex systems theory with material and literary evidence to explore ancient urban environments. Key areas include urban resilience, energy use, and digital 3D modeling/VR applications in archaeological analysis. He has authored a book on quantifying Roman urbanism and pioneered methods for estimating ancient city populations and public space functions.
Teaching includes undergraduate and postgraduate modules on Roman archaeology, architecture, and city settlement patterns, such as 'Pompeii and Ostia'. He actively supervises doctoral research in Roman archaeology and art. His scientific contributions include the Oxford Roman Economy Project (OXREP) and the Cities Database, which systematically model ancient urban systems. Research collaborations extend with institutions like the University of Colorado and interdisciplinary teams in complex systems analysis.
Publications reflect a sustained focus on scaling phenomena, urban infrastructure, and demographic modeling in Roman cities. Awards include the British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship. His work bridges past and present urbanism through theoretical frameworks applicable to both pre-industrial and modern contexts.
