معرفی
Professor Nigel Wood, PhD, is a renowned expert in East Asian ceramics technology and history. He holds a Professorship at the University of Westminster (since 1995) and serves as a Visiting Tutor at the Royal College of Art (part-time since 1989). His research bridges geology, archaeology, and cultural history, with collaborations at institutions like the Ashmolean Museum and the Needham Research Institute.
Education & Early Career
Trained at WSCAD Farnham and traditional English potteries, Wood began his career as a full-time ceramic artist (1973–1984) before transitioning to academia. He has taught at Central St Martins, Sothebys, and universities globally.
Research Focus
Key areas include the technological evolution of Chinese, Korean, and Iraqi ceramics; cobalt ore usage in art; and the impact of environmental factors (e.g., deforestation) on historical production. His work frequently involves museum partnerships to analyze artifacts.
Awards & Recognition
Honors include the British Academy/Leverhulme Trust Senior Research Fellowship (2000–2001) and two 'Outstanding Academic Titles' from Choice magazine for his major publications.
Supervision & Grants
Supervised 2 MPhils and 2 PhDs at the RCA, examined a PhD at the University of Queensland, and secured funding from institutions like the Chiang Ching-Kuo Foundation and the British Academy.
Current Work
Investigates cobalt ore utilization across historical eras and the influence of Chinese ceramics on 9th-century Iraqi pottery, while studying deforestation’s effects on medieval Chinese ceramic industries.
