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Dr. Shelley J. Hales is an Associate Professor specializing in Art and Visual Culture at the University of Bristol. With degrees from Cambridge and London, her research intersects Classics, Art History, and Archaeology, particularly exploring how art expresses and forges identities in the Roman world. She has authored a book on domestic art and architecture and engages in projects examining 19th-century reconstructions of Pompeian houses through digital visualization. Her interests include the reception of Roman domestic art, especially in relation to Pompeii, and the morbid aspects of archaeology. Dr. Hales is active in supervising PhD dissertations on various topics related to Roman art, including the Classical Revival and early Christian cult beliefs. She also teaches across the Classical Studies programme, offering thematic interdisciplinary units and leading field trips to Italy.
University of Bristol • Bristol, ENG
Oversees recruitment and admissions processes for the Arts and Law faculties.
Department of Physics research themes include Astrophysics, Materials and Devices, Particle Physics, and Quantum and Soft Matter.