Dr. Will Wootton

Biography

Will Wootton is a classical archaeologist associated with King’s College London. He holds a BA in Classics from Bristol University and furthered his academic career with an MPhil and DPhil in Classical Archaeology from Oxford University. His primary research focuses on the craft production and the making of mosaics during the Hellenistic period and Late Antiquity. Wootton has conducted extensive fieldwork, participating in archaeological excavations across countries including Britain, Bulgaria, Jordan, Israel, Italy, and Libya. His interests bridge archaeology, art history, and digital humanities, leading to various heritage projects. He has acted as Principal Investigator for the Leverhulme-funded project on Roman stoneworking and directed several key initiatives in Libya, including efforts to manage World Heritage sites in collaboration with local authorities. In addition to his research, he is dedicated to teaching and supervising students at the doctoral level. Wootton actively engages in public outreach, having served as Chair and Events Officer at the Association for the Study and Preservation of Roman Mosaics, facilitating workshops and masterclasses.

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