Fieldwork
Albania
2017 onwards - Project Director, Project Nivica Archaeology.
The village of Nivica is in the mountains of the southern region of Albania. Ancient archaeological ruins are scattered across the village and its outskirts. Some artefacts are dated to at least 2,500 years ago.
Local administrators in Nivica aim to develop eco-tourism in the village, using the archaeological remains as the cornerstone of economic development. They are interested in ensuring that any tourism plans are conducted with environmental and social sustainability in mind.
UK & Ireland
2011-2017. Engagement Manager, Berkeley Castle Project (BCP)
2009-2016. Hell-Fire Clubs survey, UK & Ireland. Highlights:
- Collaboration with British Geological Survey to 3D laser scan the Hell-Fire Caves of West Wycombe
- Material culture research, LAARC
2016. Two-Mile Hill survey project, supporting Bristol European Green Capital, geophysical survey including school children participation.
2011. EDM and site survey work at Arnos Vale Cemetery, Bristol.
North Carolina, USA
2015-2017. Engagement Coordinator, Hatteras Island, North Carolina. Highlights:
- Coordinating teaching and public engagement projects.
- Assisting with post-excavation processing and leading on cataloguing.
Japan
2014. Collaborating researcher at RENKEI (Research and Education Network for Knowledge Economy Initiatives). RENKEI brings together 6 universities from the UK and 6 from Japan.
- Topic: Energy Supply within Traditional and Environmentally Conscious Growth Models.
Greece
2006. Funded research trip to Athens, supported by the first bursary from the Irish Institute of Hellenic Studies at Athens.
- Topic: International Legislation Affecting the Protection of Underwater Cultural Heritage, a Case Study of Greece.
Sri Lanka
2005. Part-funded research trip to Sigiriya to undertake ethnoarchaeological research.
- Topic: Changing construction materials and its affect on domestic architecture
- Topic: Divisions within domestic architecture