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Anniversary Chair in Landscape Archaeology, University of Bradford

Following postgraduate studies at Reading Professor Gaffney has gained an international profile in archaeological and heritage research. His current research projects include mapping the inundated landscapes of the Southern North Sea, agent-based modelling of the battle of Manzikert (1071) in Anatolia and the “Stonehenge Hidden Landscapes” Project - where he leads the UK team creating 3D and virtual imaging of the largely unmapped world heritage landscape. Other recent fieldwork has included a major project investigating Roman Wroxeter, survey of Diocletian’s mausoleum in Split, the wetland landscape of the river Cetina (Croatia), fieldwork in Italy centred on the Roman town at Forum Novum, historic landscape characterisation at Fort Hood (Texas) and internet mapping of the Mundo Maya region.

Professor Gaffney has received national and international awards for his work including the European Heritage Prize for contributions to global heritage and the Queen's Anniversary Prize for Higher Education. His work on inundated marine landscapes received the 2007 award for Heritage Presentation at the British Association for the Advancement of Science. His book “Europe’s Lost World” was awarded the “Best Publication” prize at the British Archaeological Awards in 2010.

Experience

  • 2014–present
    Anniversary Vhair in Landscape Achaeology, University of Bradford

Education

  • 1992 
    PhD, University of Reading

Honours

2013 Archaeological Heritage Prize