Timothy Mighall

Professor Timothy Mighall is a Senior Lecturer in Palaeoecology at the University of Aberdeen's School of Geosciences, holding a Personal Chair. He has held academic positions at Keele University (1990), Brunel University (1991), Coventry University (1991-2005), and his current role at Aberdeen since 2005. His research focuses on palaeoecology, environmental archaeology, and Holocene environmental change.

Education & Professional Background:

• Research Assistant, Environmental Research Unit, Keele University (1990)
• Temporary Lecturer, Brunel University (1991)
• Lecturer/Senior Lecturer, Coventry University (1991-2005)
• Senior Lecturer and Personal Chair at University of Aberdeen (2005-present)

Research Interests:

His work integrates palynology, geochemistry, and archaeology to study human-environment interactions. Key themes include:

• Pollution records in peatlands and lakes
• Impact of prehistoric/Roman mining and metallurgy
• Vegetation dynamics in NW Iberia, Scotland, and South America
• Climate change effects on ecosystems

Publications:

Over 80 peer-reviewed articles, including studies on burnt mounds, mining impacts, and Holocene climate-vegetation relationships. Recent work highlights include analyses of Lagore Crannog (Ireland) and environmental shifts in the Xistral Mountains (NW Iberia).

Grants & Collaborations:

Active in interdisciplinary projects such as Karoo land degradation studies and the Early Mines Research Group. Collaborates with institutions like the University of Santiago de Compostela and the Natural History Museum (London).

Labs & Teams:

Associated with the University of Aberdeen's Palynology Laboratory and involved in international networks like the Quaternary Research Association and Historical Metallurgy Society.