Michael Pisz

Biography

Dr Michael Pisz is a Lecturer in Archaeological Prospection and Forensic Geophysics at the University of Bradford’s Department of Archaeological and Forensic Sciences. Holding a BA and MA in Archaeology and a PhD in Earth and Environmental Sciences, his work has primarily focused on near-surface geophysics and soil science applications in archaeological prospection. He has led and contributed to numerous international projects investigating a broad range of topics—from revealing prehistoric landscapes and Roman frontiers to sites of modern conflict and war atrocities. His current research bridges the gap between geoforensics and archaeological prospection, developing the emerging field of Dark Heritage Prospection. He applies advanced methods from both disciplines to locate, image, and interpret “unwanted heritage” at places with difficult pasts, shaping an archaeology fit for the challenges of the 2020s.