We're a multidisciplinary institute engaged at the leading-edge of research addressing complex and transdisciplinary challenges that involve scientific application. Researchers publish their work in journals such as Science, Nature, Scientific Reports and Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Our research community is supported by three Research Centres:
- Field Archaeology and Forensic Taphonomy.
- Fire and Hazards Sciences
- Smart Materials
The Institute carries out teaching and research in Archaeology, Chemistry, Materials Science, Forensics and Fire with researchers contributing to teaching in a number of Schools.
The Institute comprises of over 30 academic staff, and members include research fellows and PhD students. Our members are internationally recognised, generating institutional visibility and reputation.
The aim is to generate high impact research publications and global impact by fostering a collaborative, high energy research community.
Professor Duncan Sayer is a leading expert in historical archaeology and has a particular interest in early medieval cemeteries, migration, death, burial and ethics. Duncan has lead field work projects for over 20 year, most recently these have included Oakington early Anglo-Saxo…
Anna Stec is Professor in Fire Chemistry and Toxicity at the University of Central Lancashire. She has extensive experience and a portfolio of research in identifying and quantifying toxic hazards (acute and chronic) in and from fires and understanding the factors that affect fir…
