Personal profile
Research Interests
I am an archaeologist specialising in North Africa, with a particular focus on remote sensing and heritage protection. I am particularly interested in long-term changes to archaeological sites and landscapes, and the collection of historic aerial photography as a tool for long-term landscape assessment. Other research interests include the complexity of funerary landscapes and the impact of colonialism and imperialism on North African art and architecture.
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Roman Funerary Reliefs and North African Identity: A contextual Investigation of Tripolitanian mausolea and their Iconography, University of Leicester
Award Date: 1 Jun 2017
Master, Rome and its Neighbours, University of Leicester
Award Date: 1 Oct 2010
Bachelor, Ancient History and Archaeology, University of Manchester
Award Date: 1 Jun 2009
External positions
Honorary Fellow, University of Leicester
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 15 Life on Land -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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The impact of coastal erosion on the archaeology of the Cyrenaican coast of Eastern Libya
Westley, K., Nikolaus, J., Emrage, A., Flemming, N. & Cooper, A., 12 Apr 2023, (Published online) In: PLoS ONE. 18, 4, p. 1-38 38 p., e0283703.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The Cyrenaica Coastal Survey Project: documenting endangered maritime heritage in Libya
Nikolaus, J., Abdrbba, M. & Emrage, A., 13 Sept 2022, In: Journal of Maritime Archaeology. 17, 3, p. 421-444 24 p., JMAR-D-21-00041R1.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Big Data in Maritime Archaeology: Challenges and Prospects from the Middle East and North Africa
Andreou, G., Nikolaus, J., Westley, K., El Safadi, C., Blue, L., Smith, A. & Breen, C., 24 Jan 2022, In: Journal of Field Archaeology. 47, 3, p. 131-148 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Climate change and coastal archaeology in the Middle East and North Africa: assessing past impacts and future threats
Westley, K., Andreou, G., El Safadi, C., Huigens, H. O., Nikolaus, J., Ortiz-Vazquez, R., Ray, N., Smith, A., Tews, S., Blue , L. & Breen, C., 2 Sept 2021, (Published online) In: Journal of Island and Coastal Archaeology. 33 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Maritime Cultural Heritage and Urbanisation in the Middle East and North Africa
El Safadi, C., Ray, N., Ortiz-Vazquez, R., Nikolaus, J., Blue, L., Westley, K., Andreou, G. & Breen, C., 3 Jul 2022, In: The Historic Environment: Policy & Practice. 13, 3, p. 318-340 23 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Prizes
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Protecting the Past
Nikolaus, J. (Organiser), Sheldrick, N. (Organiser), Fradley, M. (Organiser), Aslan, Z. (Organiser), Rouhani, B. (Organiser), Sahouri, S. (Organiser), Goeury, D. (Organiser) & Jigyasu, R. (Organiser)
10 Dec 2019 → 13 Dec 2019Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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Protecting the Past
Nikolaus, J. (Organiser), Rouhani, B. (Organiser), Zerbini, A. (Organiser), Aslan, Z. (Organiser), Fradley, M. (Participant), El-Atrozy, A. (Organiser), Richards, G. (Organiser), Hosking, N. (Organiser), Sahouri, S. (Participant) & Ten Harkel, L. (Organiser)
4 Dec 2018 → 6 Dec 2018Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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Protecting the Past
Nikolaus, J. (Organiser), Sheldrick, N. (Organiser), Zerbini, A. (Organiser), Rouhani, B. (Organiser), Bedda, N. (Organiser), Hosking, N. (Organiser) & Khanoussi, M. (Organiser)
2 Dec 2017 → 4 Dec 2017Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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Outreach event: Antiquities at Risk- Middle East and North Africa
Nikolaus, J. (Organiser) & Niccoló, M. (Organiser)
9 May 2016Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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Damages and Threats to Archaeology in North Africa
Rayne, L. (Speaker) & Nikolaus, J. (Speaker)
27 Mar 2018 → 29 Mar 2018Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Maritime Endangered Archaeology in the Middle East and North Africa - Phase II
Breen, C. (PI) & Nikolaus, J. (CoI)
1/07/24 → 30/06/27
Project: Research
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Mitigating Climate Risk to Cultural Heritage Sites and Enhancing Site Security with Solar Energy
Nikolaus, J. (PI)
26/01/23 → 30/09/23
Project: Research