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Wolfgang Neubauer is an Associate Professor at the University of Vienna and Director of the Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Archaeological Prospection and Virtual Archaeology. He also serves as Vice Director of the Vienna Institute for Archaeological Science and heads the Digital Humanities research focus at the university. His interdisciplinary work integrates geophysics, computer science, and archaeology.
Education:
- Habilitation in Prehistoric Archaeology (University of Vienna, 2008)
- Dr. Phil. in Prehistoric Archaeology (University of Vienna, 2000)
- Mag. Phil. in Prehistory, Archaeometry, and Mathematics (University of Vienna, 1993)
- Mathematics and Computer Science studies (Vienna University of Technology)
Research Interests: Neubauer specializes in non-invasive archaeological prospection methods, including ground-penetrating radar (GPR), magnetometry, and 3D laser scanning. His research spans Neolithic circular ditches, Roman urban landscapes (e.g., Carnuntum), Viking sites, and digital reconstruction of cultural heritage. Key themes include landscape archaeology, interdisciplinary methodologies, and virtual heritage preservation.
Publication Trends: His recent articles focus on large-scale geophysical surveys, integrated data visualization, and digital documentation of archaeological sites. Common themes include Roman military infrastructure, Neolithic monuments, Viking landscapes, and advanced prospection techniques, with strong emphasis on computational methods and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Awards:
- Fellow, Society of Antiquaries London (2019)
- Corresponding Member, Austrian Academy of Sciences (2018)
- Pioneer in Open Innovation in Science (2017)
- Austrian Scientist of the Year (2015)
- Austrian Champion in European Research (2008)
Grants & Advising: Neubauer has secured over €14M in research funding, including projects from the European Union, Austrian Science Fund (FWF), and Ludwig Boltzmann Society. He advises doctoral candidates as speaker of the PhD College for Archaeological Prospection and has supervised 8 PhD and 7 Master's theses. Major grants include the Stonehenge Hidden Landscapes Project and ArchPro Carnuntum.
Labs & Teams: He directs the Ludwig Boltzmann Institute, coordinating international teams for projects across 20+ countries. The institute develops cutting-edge prospection technologies and collaborates with institutions like the University of Birmingham and Norwegian Institute for Cultural Heritage.
