معرفی
Dr Tim Evans serves as Assistant Director (ADS/HSDS) at the University of York, overseeing operational responsibilities and strategic development. He directly manages the OASIS system and teaches on the MSc in Archaeological Information Systems. His roles include managing large-scale archaeological projects, such as the Roman Rural Settlement of Britain, and contributing to postgraduate and undergraduate courses.
Education
- BA, University of Exeter
- MA, University of Birmingham
- PhD in Archaeology, focusing on the historiography of archaeological excavation in England
Research Interests
- Semantic interoperability, Linked Data, and digital preservation standards (e.g., PDF/A)
- Grey literature analysis and archaeological data dissemination
- Historiography of archaeological practices and epistemological foundations
- Automated classification of archaeological artifacts (e.g., pottery typology)
Projects & Grants
- Co-investigator on ADS infrastructure projects (AHRC-funded)
- Contributed to the ArchAIDE project, developing pottery classification tools
- Involved in digital heritage initiatives like the Heritage Science Data Service
Teaching
Leads the Archaeological Information Systems module and contributes to undergraduate research skills and postgraduate cultural heritage management courses.
Professional Background
Previously worked in commercial archaeology (Birmingham Archaeology), leading projects such as the multidisciplinary study at Catholme, Staffordshire. Overseas fieldwork includes projects in Cyprus, Italy, and Egypt.
