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Liisa Seppänen serves as Adjunct Professor of Urban Archaeology at the University of Turku, leveraging dual expertise in archaeology and cultural history alongside professional background in business and communications. Her academic foundation includes a PhD in Archaeology (2012) and MA in Cultural History, both from the University of Turku.
Her educational qualifications:
- PhD in Archaeology, University of Turku (2012)
- MA in Cultural History, University of Turku
Seppänen's research centers on medieval urban landscapes, particularly Turku (Finland's oldest city and a major medieval Swedish settlement). She investigates construction activities, townscape evolution, and multidisciplinary urban development frameworks while addressing critical questions about cultural heritage valuation, preservation methodologies, and social complexity in urban transitions. Her fieldwork includes directing Finland's largest urban excavation (1.2+ hectares) in Lahti (2013-2014), which catalyzed studies on stakeholder collaboration in city planning.
Her 2014 publication analyzes interdisciplinary data collection and dissemination challenges in urban archaeology, reflecting consistent engagement with practical heritage management issues across Scandinavia and international contexts.
No scientific awards were documented in the source material.
While no student advising or grant activities were specified, Seppänen actively contributes to the international Archaeology, Architecture and Contemporary City Planning network (established 2013) and has delivered invited lectures at the University of Bergen (2015) and University of Turku (2014) on archaeological information valuation.
Her collaborative work with urban planners and heritage specialists constitutes her primary research ecosystem, focusing on integrating archaeological insights into contemporary city development processes.
