Tim Kinnaird

Dr Tim Kinnaird is a Researcher at the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of St Andrews, specializing in geoarchaeology and environmental archaeology. His work focuses on reconstructing past landscapes through luminescence dating, historical ecology, and multi-disciplinary methodologies.

His research interests include agrarian landscape transformation, monastic land use, fluvial geomorphology, and Quaternary environmental change. He has pioneered frameworks for analyzing terraced landscapes as sustainable environments and developed advanced OSL dating techniques for archaeological sediments.

Key contributions include studies on Roman surveying practices in the Adriatic islands, medieval monastic landscapes in Spain, and the origins of Stonehenge's bluestones in Wales. His work integrates archaeological fieldwork, sediment analysis, and historical records to address complex cultural and environmental questions.

• Leading projects in the Mediterranean, North Sea, and North America
• Expertise in OSL luminescence dating and geoarchaeological modeling
• Collaborative networks across Europe, Asia, and the Americas

He has authored over 50 peer-reviewed publications, with recent focus on interdisciplinary approaches to landscape reconstruction and sustainable agrarian systems.