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Thomas Morton is a Teaching Professor and Assistant Chair in the Department of History of Art and Architecture at the University of Pittsburgh's Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on Roman architecture and urbanism, with a global perspective. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania and a B.A. (Honors) from The Pennsylvania State University.
Dr. Morton has taught at institutions including Arizona State University, Swarthmore College, and Bryn Mawr College. His service includes leadership roles in archaeological organizations: two terms as National Vice President for Societies of the Archaeological Institute of America (AIA), and five terms as President of the Central Arizona AIA Society. He has also contributed to archaeological projects in North Africa and Italy.
His research explores Roman urban design, maritime influences on cities like Carthage, and architectural history in Roman Africa. His work has been published in volumes like Beyond Boundaries: Connecting Visual Cultures in the Provinces of Ancient Rome (2016) and An Island Through Time: Jerba Studies (2009).
- Awards:
- Scholar in Residence, German Archaeological Institute (Berlin), 2017
- DAI/AIA Summer Fellowship in Berlin, 2012
- Educator of the Year, AIA Arizona Chapter, 2011
Morton’s teaching emphasizes architecture’s historical and cultural dimensions. He has engaged in initiatives like campus tours, digital projects, and public lectures, highlighting themes of urban growth and architectural heritage.
