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Athos Agapiouمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Remote sensing
• Earth observation
• Geoinformatics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Athos Agapiou serves as an Assistant Professor at the Department of Civil Engineering and Geoinformatics, Cyprus University of Technology, where he holds the 'Geoinformatics and Earth Observation' chair. He also serves as Deputy Director of the UNESCO Chair on Digital Cultural Heritage and coordinates the EOCult Laboratory, a specialized research group focused on applying Earth Observation and Geoinformatics for archaeological research and cultural heritage landscapes. His research interests center on developing and applying innovative remote sensing technologies for cultural heritage preservation, addressing challenges posed by environmental and anthropogenic factors. Dr. Agapiou has led numerous high-profile research initiatives at European and national levels, including Horizon Europe and Horizon 2020 projects, as well as programs funded by the Cyprus Research and Innovation Foundation. His publication record demonstrates consistent output in remote sensing applications for archaeology, with particular focus on satellite image fusion, UAV technologies, spatial resolution optimization, and advanced data analysis techniques for archaeological prospection. His work bridges technical remote sensing methodologies with practical archaeological applications. Young Scientist Award from International Society for Digital Earth (2023) Young Researcher Award by Cyprus Research Awards (2018) Top 2% researcher worldwide in field (Stanford studies 2020-2024) Top three global researchers in Geoinformatics for cultural heritage (2024) Dr. Agapiou actively contributes to major research projects and collaborations, with his work influencing both academic research and practical applications in cultural heritage management. His laboratory (EOCult) serves as a hub for interdisciplinary research connecting geospatial technologies with archaeological practice.

• Digital Archaeology
• Computational Archaeology
• Machine Learning in Archaeology
• +۱۳ مورد دیگر

Karsten Lambers is Professor of Digital and Computational Archaeology at the Faculty of Archaeology, Leiden University, where he leads research and teaching in the application of computational methods to archaeological data. His work integrates machine learning, remote sensing, text mining, and citizen science to advance archaeological prospection and heritage management. He is affiliated with the Department of Archaeological Sciences and plays key roles in research groups and university-wide initiatives such as SAILS and ARCHON. His research interests span Digital Archaeology , Machine Learning in Archaeology , Remote Sensing , Geoarchaeology , and Human-Environment Interaction . He investigates how computational tools can extract meaningful archaeological information from large datasets, including LiDAR imagery and excavation reports. His fieldwork spans Central Europe and Latin America, with a focus on prehistoric landscapes and cultural heritage. The analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong trend toward automated detection using deep learning (e.g., R-CNN, WODAN), named entity recognition in archaeological texts (e.g., ArcheoBERTje), and citizen science integration for data validation. His work bridges archaeology with computer science, geomatics, and environmental science, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration and methodological rigor. His scientific awards include: Best Thesis Award (University of Zurich, 2005) EUROPA NOSTRA Award (2020, 2022) Membership in the German Archaeological Institute (since 2022) Lambers actively supervises students and leads major research projects such as ABMA, EXALT, and Heritage Quest. He has secured substantial research funding and collaborates widely with computer scientists, geophysicists, and palaeoecologists. His teaching includes digital methods, modeling, and simulation, often linked to ongoing research. He has also contributed to open educational resources and digital textbooks in archaeology. He leads or participates in several research labs and teams, including the Digital Archaeology Research Group (which he chairs), the Heritage Quest citizen science project, and interdisciplinary teams focusing on alpine terraces and Iraqi prospection. His work emphasizes the integration of digital tools into practical archaeological workflows, advocating for complementary human-computer strategies.

• Settlement Archaeology
• Hittite Studies
• Ceramics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Elif BAŞTÜRK is an Associate Professor at Kırşehir Ahi Evran University's Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Department of Archaeology, specializing in Settlement Archaeology, Hittite studies, and Early Bronze Age ceramics. With a PhD from Ege University (2014), she has led excavations at Tanır Yassıhöyük since 2022 and participated in major projects across Anatolia. Education: PhD in Protohistory and Near Eastern Archaeology, Ege University (2014) MA in Protohistory and Near Eastern Archaeology, Ege University (2006) BA in Archaeology, Ege University (2003) Research Focus: Her work examines archaeological transitions in Anatolia and the Near East, particularly ceramic traditions, settlement patterns, and Assyrian influence during the Bronze and Iron Ages. She employs statistical and technological methods to analyze material culture. Projects: Notable projects include the Tanır Yassıhöyük excavations (2021–present), Assyrian trade influence studies in Afşin-Elbistan plain, and documentation of Early Bronze Age ceramics in Siirt Başur Höyük. She has also led regional surveys threatened by the Ilısu Dam. Publications: Recent outputs include 2025 studies on Iron Age ceramics and Assyrian mill technology, alongside excavation reports from 2016–2024. Her work bridges field archaeology with material analysis, contributing to understanding cultural dynamics in ancient Anatolia.

Ali Mousaviمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Archaeology of Iran
• Achaemenid architecture and epigraphy
• Sasanian empire
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ali Mousavi is Assistant Professor of Iranian Archaeology in UCLA’s Department of Near Eastern Languages and Cultures and a core faculty member of the Cotsen Institute of Archaeology. A Berkeley PhD and former fellow of the Smithsonian, Maison de l’Orient and Global Heritage Fund, he has directed excavations and UNESCO World-Heritage projects at Pasargadae, Bam, Susa, Sultaniyeh and Turang Tepe and authored prize-winning volumes Ancient Iran from the Air and Persepolis: Discovery and Afterlife of a World Wonder . Education PhD, Near Eastern Studies (Archaeology), University of California, Berkeley (2005) MA, Archaeology, History and Languages of Old World Civilizations, Université Lyon II, France (1997) BA, Archaeology and Art History of Europe and the East Mediterranean, Université Lyon II, France (1996) Research interests span the archaeology and art history of Iran from the Neolithic to the early-20th century, with particular focus on Achaemenid and Sasanian monumental architecture, ancient irrigation (qanats), landscape archaeology, digital heritage, and the modern historiography of Iranian archaeology. His field projects integrate remote sensing, epigraphy, GIS and conservation science to investigate imperial capitals, rock-cut monuments and water-management systems across the Iranian plateau. Across more than 30 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, Mousavi has re-examined dating criteria for Achaemenid stone monuments, analysed royal inscriptions as visual displays, traced medieval Persian pilgrims’ graffiti at ancient sites, and produced synthetic archaeological surveys of the Sasanian empire and the Central Alborz Iron-Age cultures. The corpus reflects a sustained engagement with primary field data, archival research and critical historiography of 19th- and 20th-century excavations. Selected honours Ehsan Yarshater Book Award (2014) Iranian Ministry of Culture World Book Award (2014) Leon Levy – Shelby White publication grant (2008) UNESCO award for World-Heritage nomination files (2003) Iran Heritage Foundation field-work award (2003) Guitty Azarpay Fellowship, UC Berkeley (2000-2003) IFRI Fellowship, Paris (1998) At UCLA he offers undergraduate courses “Archaeology of Iran” and “Ancient Cities of Iran (4000 BC-AD 1900)” and mentors graduate researchers in the Cotsen Institute. His grants and fellowships from NSF-equivalent European and American agencies underwrite both field seasons and publication of critical archaeological corpora, while his service on Iranian, UNESCO and international heritage boards continues to link scholarly output with heritage-management policy.

Chris Darimontمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Conservation Science
• Wildlife Management
• Marine-Terrestrial Ecology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Chris Darimont is a Professor and Raincoast Research Chair in Applied Conservation Science within the Department of Geography at the University of Victoria's Faculty of Social Sciences. His work bridges natural and social sciences to address urgent conservation challenges, with a geographic focus on British Columbia's Central Coast (Great Bear Rainforest) but designed for global relevance. His research spans three primary domains: landscape ecology at the marine-terrestrial interface, conservation biology of harvest management, and conservation ethics. Darimont maintains deep collaborations with First Nations communities and conservation organizations like the Raincoast Conservation Foundation (where he previously served as Science Director) and Hakai Institute. His work frequently integrates Indigenous Knowledge with scientific methods, exemplified by projects like the Nuxalk Sputc (Eulachon) initiative and Heiltsuk bear monitoring. Darimont's publication record shows consistent focus on human-wildlife interactions, particularly bear-salmon ecosystems, trophy hunting ethics, and Indigenous-led conservation. His highly cited 2009 PNAS paper "Human predators outpace other agents of trait change in the wild" and 2015 Science paper "The unique ecology of human predators" established foundational frameworks in conservation science. Recent work increasingly emphasizes decolonial approaches and Two-Eyed Seeing methodologies. As an educator, he teaches GEOG 391 (Contemporary Topics in Coastal Conservation) and GEOG 353 (Coastal and Marine Resources), prioritizing student mentorship as his "favourite form of outreach." His research is regularly featured in high-profile media including National Geographic and The New York Times, reflecting his commitment to science communication and public engagement.

Gabrielle Kremerمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Provincial Roman Archaeology
• Danube Provinces Archaeology
• Gallia Belgica Archaeology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Gabrielle Kremer is a Senior Research Associate and Guest Researcher at the Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW), focusing on provincial Roman archaeology with emphasis on the Danube provinces and Gallia Belgica. She has taught at the University of Vienna since 2001 and coordinates interdisciplinary projects on Roman stone monuments, including the Corpus Signorum Imperii Romani Carnuntum series. Her work bridges epigraphy, sculpture analysis, and funerary architecture studies. Research focuses include: Religious practices in Roman provinces Stone monument provenance and reuse Cultural identity in Noricum and Pannonia Interdisciplinary analysis of Roman material culture Monumental grave architecture in the Treveri region Current projects involve the PolychroMon initiative (2023–2025) analyzing polychromy in Roman monuments and the Accommodation/Living in a Sacred Context study. She co-edited multiple international colloquium proceedings and led the "Religion and Society" working group (2017–2020) at OeAW's Institute for Cultural History of Antiquity.

Radu Iovitaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Paleolithic Archaeology
• Human Responses to Environmental Change
• Eurasian Loess Steppe
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Radu Iovita is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology at New York University. Previously, he held positions at the University of Tübingen (until 2023) and the Leibniz Research Institute for Archaeology in Germany. His research focuses on Paleolithic archaeology, human-environmental interactions, and stone tool technology, with a specific emphasis on the Eurasian loess steppe. He leads the EU-funded PALAEOSILKROAD project in Kazakhstan, investigating human dispersals during the Late Pleistocene. His Anthrotopography lab combines microscopic analysis of tool use and remote sensing to reconstruct past landscapes. Education: PhD in Anthropology (University of Pennsylvania, 2008), MPhil in Archaeology (University of Cambridge, 2002), AB in Anthropology (Harvard University, 2001). Key grants include an ERC Starting Grant (2017–2022). Research interests span lithic technology, experimental archaeology, and geoarchaeological methods. Recent work includes discoveries of Paleolithic sites in Kazakhstan, studies on Neanderthal adhesive use, and AI-driven analysis of use-wear patterns. Collaborations involve institutions like ETH Zurich and the University of Tübingen. He is actively involved in field projects in Central Asia and lab-based experimental studies.

Jonathan Adamsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Maritime Archaeology
• Environmental Change and Human Populations
• Early Modern State-Building via Naval Technology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Jonathan Adams holds a Chair in Archaeology at the University of Southampton's Department of Archaeology. He leads the Centre for Maritime Archaeology (CMA), established in 1997, and teaches at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. His career spans over 30 years, including pivotal roles in the Mary Rose excavation and foundational work in deepwater maritime archaeology. Adams specializes in the Black Sea region, focusing on environmental change impacts on prehistoric populations, maritime connectivity, and naval technology's role in state-building. Affiliations: Centre for Maritime Archaeology, Southampton Marine and Maritime Institute Key Projects: Black Sea Maritime Archaeology Project (since 2015), Ships of State (with Södertörn University) Education: BA in Archaeology & Ancient History (Durham University), DPhil in Maritime Archaeology (Stockholm University). His research integrates ship science, oceanography, and historical analysis. He currently supervises seven PhD students and has mentored over 500 graduates through the MA/MSc in Maritime Archaeology program launched in 1995. Research Interests: Chronology of environmental change in the Black Sea Maritime connectivity across historical periods Role of naval architecture in early modern state development

Søren Munch Kristiansenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Geoarchaeology
• Soil Science
• Groundwater
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Søren Munch Kristiansen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geoscience at Aarhus University, Faculty of Natural Sciences. His interdisciplinary research bridges geoscience and archaeology, focusing on the complex interactions between soil, water, and human societies across time. He is actively engaged in transdisciplinary projects involving geoarchaeology, groundwater, and public health. Research Interests: His work centers on how soil and groundwater have shaped human prehistory and continue to influence modern life. Key areas include safe drinking water from a lifelong perspective, geoarchaeological prospection, Viking Age settlements, and the application of geophysical and geochemical methods in archaeological contexts. He is particularly interested in novel, interdisciplinary methodologies. Recent Research Trends: His recent publications reveal a strong focus on integrating geophysical data (e.g., GPR, borehole databases) with archaeological interpretation, especially in 3D urban modeling and landscape change. Themes include Viking Age sites, interglacial deposits, and anthropogenic soil modifications. His work increasingly employs machine learning and large-scale data synthesis. Scientific Awards: No awards mentioned in the provided text. Advising and Grants: While specific students are not listed, he leads and participates in multiple funded research projects, indicating an active supervisory role. His grants span from 2016 to 2024, including projects like TITAN, SAGA, and 'Fingerprinting displaced molecular substances,' highlighting sustained funding and leadership in interdisciplinary geoscience-archaeology research. Labs and Teams: He is involved in collaborative networks such as the Soil Science & Archaeo-geophysics Alliance (SAGA), suggesting leadership in interdisciplinary research teams. His work often involves multi-proxy analyses and international collaborations, particularly in Scandinavian archaeological geophysics.

Stephanie Rogersمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Geospatial Technologies
• Environmental Applications
• Water Quality and Contamination
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Stephanie Rogers is an Assistant Professor of Geosciences at Auburn University's College of Sciences and Mathematics, specializing in geospatial technologies and environmental applications. She leads the GeoIDEA Lab, focusing on GIScience, water quality modeling, and environmental impacts on honey bee colonies. Her research integrates emerging technologies like drones for ecological monitoring and addresses interdisciplinary challenges such as groundwater management and pollution tracking. Education: PhD in Geosciences from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland. Research Interests: Rogers' work bridges geospatial innovation with real-world problem-solving. Key areas include: GIS-driven environmental monitoring and modeling Drone-based assessment of water quality and algal blooms Groundwater contamination dynamics and public health implications Honey bee colony health through spatial analysis Advising & Grants: Currently mentors two trainees (Bethany Foust and Mallory Jordan) and collaborates on projects funded by environmental agencies. Her grants focus on geospatial data integration for ecological decision-making. Labs/Teams: GeoIDEA Lab coordinates multidisciplinary efforts in environmental geoscience, with active projects in Alabama's Black Belt region and international glacial archaeology initiatives.

Leila Characterمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Machine Learning
• Geospatial Analysis
• Marine Archaeology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Leila Character is an Assistant Professor at Texas A&M University, with expertise in machine learning and geospatial analysis. Her research bridges disciplines like archaeology, environmental science, and geospatial intelligence, often involving fieldwork and computational modeling. She has a multidisciplinary background as a professional geologist, environmental scientist, and AI researcher. Ph.D. and M.A. in Geography and the Environment from University of Texas at Austin B.S. in Geology with a minor in Anthropology/Archaeology from Sewanee: The University of the South Her active projects focus on underwater aircraft wreck detection for MIA service members, multimodal sensor fusion with autonomous underwater vehicles, seafloor characterization in West Africa, and ancient burial mound detection in Romania using vegetation indices. All projects emphasize combining computational rigor with field validation. Recent publications highlight deep learning applications in marine archaeology, Maya cave detection, and sensor fusion technologies. These articles span 2019–2025 and reflect cross-cutting themes in AI-driven geospatial analysis, underwater exploration, and archaeological discovery.

Taylor Perronمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Geomorphology
• Landscape Evolution
• Planetary Surfaces
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Taylor Perron is the Cecil and Ida Green Professor of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where he also serves as the EAPS Undergraduate Officer. His research program at MIT spans multiple interdisciplinary areas within Earth and planetary sciences, with strong connections to the MIT-WHOI Joint Program in Oceanography/Applied Ocean Science and Engineering. Dr. Perron's academic background includes an AB in Earth and Planetary Sciences and Archaeology from Harvard University (1999) and a PhD from the University of California, Berkeley (2006), followed by postdoctoral work at Harvard. His leadership roles at MIT have included serving as chair of the Program in Geology, Geochemistry, and Geobiology, and as Associate Department Head for Education. His research focuses on three interconnected areas: Landscape Evolution, Planetary Surfaces, and the Human Landscape. Within Landscape Evolution, he investigates dynamic river networks, climate-landscape interactions, grain-scale sediment transport mechanics, and the connections between landscape evolution and biological diversification. His Planetary Surfaces research examines river systems on Mars and Titan, using spacecraft data to understand extraterrestrial hydrological processes. The Human Landscape component explores archaeological applications of geomorphology, particularly in the Amazon basin. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on comparative planetary hydrology, with significant work on Earth, Mars, and Titan. His research increasingly integrates field observations, mathematical modeling, and remote sensing to address questions about landscape evolution across different planetary environments and timescales, with growing attention to anthropogenic impacts on Earth's surface processes. Scientific Awards & Honors: MacArthur Fellowship (2021) James B. Macelwane Medal, American Geophysical Union (2014) Fellow, American Geophysical Union (2014) Editorial Committee Member, Annual Review of Earth & Planetary Sciences (2017-present) Dr. Perron has established a productive research group that collaborates across disciplines and institutions, including significant partnerships with WHOI, NASA missions, and archaeological teams. His work bridges fundamental questions about planetary evolution with practical implications for understanding climate change impacts on Earth's surface systems.

Bryan K. Hanksمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Archaeology
• Prehistoric Eurasian societies
• Bronze Age metallurgy
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Bryan K. Hanks is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Pittsburgh's Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences. An archaeologist specializing in prehistoric Eurasian societies, his research spans from the Bronze Age steppes of Russia to Neolithic villages in the Balkans and Native American pit house settlements in Idaho. Education: Dr. Hanks earned his Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge in 2003, establishing his foundation in archaeological research. Research Interests: His work focuses on late prehistoric societies , particularly examining mobile pastoralism , early metallurgy , and settlement patterning . His projects integrate geophysical and geochemical methods to understand subsistence strategies, craft production, and social organization across Eurasia and North America. Research Trends: His publications reveal a consistent focus on Bronze Age societies of the Eurasian steppes, with particular attention to mortuary practices , metallurgical developments , and social complexity . Recent work has expanded to include Neolithic European settlements and Native American archaeology in the American West. Collaborations & Training: Dr. Hanks maintains extensive international collaborations with institutions in Russia, Serbia, the UK, and across the US. He is deeply committed to student training , regularly including graduate and undergraduate students in his international field projects and offering local geophysics training in Pittsburgh.

Andrew Bauerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Archaeology
• Anthropological Archaeology
• Human-Environment Relations
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Andrew Bauer is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology at Stanford University and serves as Director of the Stanford Archaeology Center. His research centers on anthropological archaeology with primary fieldwork in South India, investigating human-environment relations, landscape history, and institutionalized social inequalities across Iron Age, Early Historic, and Medieval periods. Bauer's work critically examines socio-politics of land use, cultural landscape production, and intersections between historical landscape practices and modern conservation/climate change frameworks. His methodology integrates fieldwork in Turkey, Iran, and the United States with South Indian case studies on mortuary practices, megalithic monuments, and agricultural systems to analyze power dynamics in prehistoric societies. Recent publications (2021-2024) demonstrate consistent focus on critical geoarchaeology, political ecology of landscapes, and periodization challenges in South Asian archaeology. His influential books including Before Vijayanagara (2015) and Climate Without Nature (2018) establish theoretical frameworks connecting material culture studies with Anthropocene discourse and social inequality analysis. No scientific awards were mentioned in the provided text. The available documentation does not specify details regarding graduate student advising or external grant funding. Bauer co-directs active fieldwork in South India's Tungabhadra Basin and Raichur Doab regions, utilizing remote sensing and soil analysis techniques. His Stanford research lab (Building 500, Room 103) supports interdisciplinary collaboration examining long-term socio-environmental change through landscape archaeology and critical theory approaches.

• Underwater Acoustics
• Signal Processing
• Synthetic Aperture Sonar
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Alan Hunter is a Professor in Autonomous Systems at the University of Bath's Department of Mechanical Engineering. He serves as Deputy Head of Department for Workload and Wellbeing and is affiliated with the Water Innovation & Research Centre (WIRC) and the UKRI CDT in Accountable, Responsible and Transparent AI. His research focuses on underwater acoustics, signal processing, imaging, and machine intelligence, with applications in sonar-based remote sensing and marine robotics. Education: B.E. (Hons I) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the University of Canterbury (2001), PhD in Synthetic Aperture Sonar (SAS) from the same institution (2006). Career highlights include roles at the University of Bristol (2007-2010), TNO Netherlands (2010-2014), and NATO CMRE (2014). He has led projects on sub-sediment imaging, autonomous mine-hunting systems, and precision navigation algorithms. Research Interests: • Underwater Acoustics & Sonar Imaging • Autonomous Underwater Vehicles • Machine Learning for Acoustic Data Analysis • Non-Destructive Inspection via Ultrasound • Sustainable Coastal Protection (via UN SDG contributions) Active Projects (2023-2025+): - Noise Network Plus : Engineering a Quieter Future (EPSRC) - TESSMEX SR 4 : Naval Mine-Hunting Technology (Defence Lab) - Decision-Making with Ambiguities : Legal AI for Robotics (EPSRC) Professional Affiliations: • Senior Member, IEEE • Associate Editor, IEEE Journal of Oceanic Engineering • Collaborations with NATO, TNO, and UK Defence Orgs. Labs & Teams: • Robotics and Autonomous Systems Lab • Centre for Space, Atmospheric and Oceanic Science • WIRC @ Bath (Water Innovation Hub)