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R. Scott Moore serves as a Distinguished University Professor and Chairperson in the History, Philosophy, Political Science, and Religious Studies Department at Indiana University of Pennsylvania's College of Arts, Humanities, Media, and Public Affairs. His office is located in 304-P Leonard Hall where he maintains regular office hours for students.
Professor Moore's research focuses on trade and communication in the Eastern Mediterranean from the second through the eighth centuries AD, with particular emphasis on the identification and analysis of Roman and Late Roman Ceramics. His work bridges classical archaeology, ancient history, and digital methodologies.
- Ancient Mediterranean trade networks
- Byzantine and Late Roman material culture
- Classical archaeological field methods
- Digital approaches to historical analysis
Professor Moore has received significant recognition for his contributions to the field, including multiple IUP Distinguished Faculty Awards for both Research and Service, as well as the prestigious IUP Distinguished Professor Award.
- IUP Distinguished Faculty Award for Research (2019)
- IUP Distinguished Faculty Award for Service (2018)
- IUP Distinguished Professor Award (2019–20)
As an active field archaeologist, Moore directs significant research projects and maintains collaborations with multiple international archaeological initiatives, demonstrating strong leadership in both academic administration and research scholarship.
