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Fraser Sturt is a Professor at the University of Southampton, specializing in Maritime Archaeology and Geomatics. His research focuses on addressing complex social questions through the generation and integration of data analysis across multiple sources within a geospatial framework. Sturt is particularly interested in maritime prehistory and the interdisciplinary nature of his work, which includes evaluations and methodologies applied to various projects both on land and underwater. In recent years, his research has increasingly incorporated contemporary topics such as environmental impact assessments and civic community-focused initiatives. He is a member of several active research projects, including evaluations of underwater 3D data capture, and has worked on various projects funded by prestigious organizations such as the Arts & Humanities Research Council and the British Academy. Sturt holds a PhD from the University of Cambridge, focusing on the Mesolithic and Neolithic periods in the East Anglian Fens, where he examined the interplay between sea-level change and human activity, blending fieldwork with computational skills.