Department · vaiu-soc-arch-*
The human past through material culture, from deep prehistory to the historical era, combining excavation traditions with archaeological science and digital methods.
Research areas
Faculty directory
Department chair · World Prehistory
Prof. Adaora Locke
Palaeolithic & Neolithic transitions, hunter-gatherer societies, and origins of agriculture.
Professor · Classical & Mediterranean Archaeology
Prof. Ravi Joss
Greek & Roman archaeology, urbanism in antiquity, and epigraphy & material texts.
Professor · Archaeological Science
Prof. Dmitri Mercer
Radiocarbon & dating methods, ancient DNA & isotopes, and archaeometry & materials analysis.
Professor · Landscape & Digital Archaeology
Prof. Nael Vale
GIS & remote sensing, survey methods, and 3D modeling & digital heritage.
Professor · Bioarchaeology
Prof. Yuki Mercer
Human osteology, palaeopathology, and diet & mobility studies.
Professor · Heritage & Museum Studies
Prof. Tariq Jorah
Cultural heritage management, museum interpretation, and archaeological ethics & repatriation.
