معرفی
J. Edward Schofield is a Senior Lecturer in Geography at the University of Aberdeen, affiliated with the Department of Geography & Environment within the School of Geosciences. He holds a PhD in Vegetation Succession from the University of Hull (2001) and has been at Aberdeen since 2007. His roles include course coordinator for GG1510 (Global Worlds, Local Challenges) and library representative for Geography & Environment. Schofield is a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland (FSA Scot) and editor for Environmental Archaeology.
- Education:
- PhD: Vegetation Succession in the Humber Wetlands, University of Hull (2001)
- MSc Environmental Analysis & Dynamics, University of Hull (1995–1996)
- BA (Hons) Geography, University of Hull (1991–1994)
His research focuses on reconstructing past environments, particularly Norse settlement in Greenland, vegetation history, and human-environment interactions. Key themes include Norse colonization impacts, Arctic paleoecology, and environmental change. He has led projects funded by the Leverhulme Trust, AHRC, and Scottish Natural Heritage, including studies on Greenland’s glacial dynamics and Norse land use. Collaborations include work on Viking Age farmsteads in the Faroe Islands and interdisciplinary studies of Scottish landscapes like Bennachie.
Publications span palynological analyses, environmental archaeology, and biogeography. Notable works address Norse landnám in Greenland, glacial retreat patterns, and Arctic marine ecosystems. His recent work explores educational initiatives linking trees, youth, and cultural heritage, reflecting a shift toward interdisciplinary environmental pedagogy.
- Grants & Funding:
- Leverhulme Trust: CALVE project (2014–2017)
- AHRC: Bennachie Landscapes Project (2014)
- Labs/Teams: Active in the University of Aberdeen’s Environmental Archaeology team and collaborates with international groups studying Arctic environments.
