Marnix Jacques Pieters

Marnix Jacques Pieters serves as an Unpaid Guest Professor at the Faculty of History, Archaeology, Arts, Philosophy and Ethics, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Brussels, with his affiliation centered at Pleinlaan 2, 1050 Belgium. His position, while unpaid, represents a formal academic collaboration focused on archaeological methodology development.

His research concentrates on the critical intersection of soil science and archaeological field practice, specializing in standardized soil description protocols for cultural heritage contexts. Primary interests include Flemish archaeological site analysis, environmental reconstruction through soil profiles, and practical field manual development for heritage professionals.

His 2023 publication establishes foundational methodology for soil analysis in Flanders, reflecting a research trajectory emphasizing practical application over theoretical archaeology. The work demonstrates consistent focus on technical standardization within regional archaeological frameworks rather than broad theoretical contributions.