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Professor Johan Ling is a distinguished academic at the University of Gothenburg, specializing in Bronze Age archaeology. He has extensive experience leading large international research teams and conducting interdisciplinary studies with a significant publication record. His research focuses on provenance studies of ancient metals, contributing to the understanding of Scandinavian rock art, maritime trade in the Bronze Age, and the sources of trade for copper in that era. Ling has successfully analyzed over 400 artifacts in his studies and is recognized internationally for setting new research agendas in bronze metal provenance. He leads the "Maritime Encounters" program, financed by Riksbankens Jubileumsfond, which aims to address significant gaps in archaeology through advanced methodologies, including the use of aDNA. Professor Ling also oversees the Rock Art Research Archives (SHFA), a national infrastructure devoted to the documentation and training related to Swedish rock carvings, with an emphasis on digitalization and public accessibility.
University of Gothenburg • Göteborg, Sweden
Leading research and teaching in Bronze Age archaeology.
Rock Art Research Archives (SHFA) • Göteborg, Sweden
Overseeing research and documentation of rock carvings in Sweden.
Administered by the Department of Political Science; focus on International Administration and Global Governance (IAGG).