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Dr James Stuart Taylor is a Lecturer in Archaeology and Digital Methods at the University of York's Department of Archaeology. He directs the MA in Field Archaeology and contributes to Digital Archaeology and Digital Heritage MSc programs. His research focuses on Neolithic Archaeology, particularly in Greece, the Eastern Mediterranean, and Anatolia, alongside digital methodologies like GIS applications and archaeological data management. He co-directs the Toumba Serron Research Project in Greece and previously served as Co-Field Director of the Çatalhöyük Research Project in Turkey. Taylor actively engages in digital archaeology initiatives, including The Matrix (FAIR data standards) and the Aide Memoire Project exploring drawing practices. He is a co-founder of the CAA SIG on 3D Spatial Analysis.
Education and Professional Background: Taylor has over 25 years of archaeological experience, including roles in UK commercial archaeology (Birmingham Archaeology, Pre-Construct Archaeology) and freelance work across Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa. His PhD (2016) examined GIS applications in spatiotemporal analysis at Çatalhöyük.
Research Interests: His work bridges prehistoric material culture studies with digital innovation, emphasizing FAIR data principles, stratigraphic analysis, and the impact of digital tools on archaeological practice. He investigates Neolithic social organization through settlement patterns and material engagement theory.
Key Projects: The Çatalhöyük Research Project (2012–2019) and current Toumba Serron excavations demonstrate his focus on long-term settlement analysis and interdisciplinary collaboration. The Matrix project addresses digital data archiving challenges, while Aide Memoire explores analog-digital method intersections.
Professional Roles: In addition to teaching and research, Taylor serves as Departmental Ethics Representative and International Coordinator at York. He organizes international conferences sessions and collaborates with institutions like Historic England and National Cheng Kung University.
Lab and Team Affiliations: Collaborations include the Hypermedia Research Group (South Wales), Çatalhöyük international team, and Aide Memoire consortium partners. His work contributes to global archaeological data standards and open science practices.
