Manuel Antonio Calvo Trias

Manuel Antonio Calvo Trias is a Full Professor in the Department of History and Theory of Art at the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB), holding a PhD in Prehistory, Ancient History and Archaeology from the University of Barcelona. He teaches Prehistoric Archaeology, Prehistory of the Iron Age, and Archaeological Heritage Management across History, History of Art, and Cultural Heritage programs for over five academic years including 2025-26.

His educational background:

• PhD in Prehistory, Ancient History and Archaeology, University of Barcelona

A specialist in Mediterranean island societies, Professor Calvo Trias investigates insular connectivity, material culture dynamics, and prehistoric pottery technology through ethnoarchaeological frameworks. His work bridges archaeological heritage management with cultural tourism applications, particularly focused on Balearic Island communities during recent prehistory.

His extensive publication record exceeding sixty scientific papers demonstrates consistent focus on Mediterranean prehistory and heritage conservation methodologies, emphasizing landscape archaeology and insular material culture evolution across temporal frameworks.

He has directed three doctoral theses and secured major research funding:

• HAR2012-3260: 'Living among islands, landscapes, insular connectivity and material culture in the communities of the Balearic during recent prehistory'
• Ministry of Culture Archaeology Program: 'Archaeology in the Volta, Ghana'

As Director of the scientific journal Materialidades and leader of the Consolidated R+D+I Group 'Material Culture and Archaeological Heritage Management (ArqueoUIB)', he oversees interdisciplinary teams conducting fieldwork, laboratory analysis, and heritage management initiatives that integrate academic research with practical conservation solutions.