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Professor Alistair Paterson holds a key position in the Centre for Rock Art Research Management at the University of Western Australia, where he also serves as an Executive Research Team member of the Oceans Institute. His research predominantly centers on historical archaeology, focusing on colonial coastal contact settlements in Australia’s Northwest Indian Ocean. Paterson explores key themes such as Western Australia’s Indian Ocean history, Aboriginal Australia, Dutch East India Company engagements, colonialism, rock art, and historical collecting in Western Australia. He has authored significant publications, including 'Millennium Cultural Contact' (2011) and 'Lost Legions: Culture Contact in Colonial Australia' (2008). His extensive experience includes visiting researcher roles at reputable institutions such as the University of Oxford and the National Museum of Denmark. Paterson has held several leadership positions, including past President of the Australian Archaeological Association. He is actively involved in teaching and supervising PhD and MA candidates in various archaeological methodologies and subjects. His current research includes several Australia Research Council projects that engage collaborative efforts with institutions like the Western Australian Museum and the British Museum.
University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia
Key responsibilities include leading research in historical archaeology and supervising students.
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