University of Bradford

Department Member, School of Engineering, Design & Technology

Thesis Title: An investigation of the parameters that would influence the scale of the dyeing industry in Pompeii. An application of experimental archaeology and computer simulation techniques to investigate the scale of manufacture of the dyeing industry and the factors that influence output.

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Understanding the influences, at a macro and micro level, on the scale production of the dyeing industry of Pompeii through the use of full scale replicas and computer modelling.

Includes: complete gazetteer of dyeing apparatus, exploration of dyeing types and consumables, water quality and quantity,  fuel type and quantity, apparatus ergonomics and skeletal review, population size and requirements, Roman dress, experimental replicas and use, the use of Finite Element Analysis to recreate the apparatus and to model creep, and the application of modern Systems Theory to the Roman dyeing industry. The data used for replicating the apparatus (the physical replicas and the computer model) is new and was defined as part of this study.

I am awaiting copyright approval to put full articles online. In the meantime, please enjoy the references and abstracts. More are forthcoming, under review or in press. Please note that where titles may appear similar the articles were written for different audiences and so have significantly different contents and approach.

In contrast to my academic work, until recently I was also a 'Post Excavation Officer' for Thames Valley Archaeological Services (TVAS), a medium-sized commercial field unit. I authored or co-authored over 55 reports, some of which form part of the public archive and are available online. I am familiar with both research and rescue archaeology and use my experience in each field to complement the other.

I was involved in the drafting of the IfA professional practice paper no 9 "Disability and the Archaeological Profession", published in 2010.

I am an Associate member of the IfA.

In addition:

Recently I was a Co-ordinator of the national census, managing a team of 15 staff in three roles. This involved monitoring and updating the central database, defining and distributing workloads, undertaking all administrative and personnel-related tasks, while keeping an accurate and up-to-date record of all of my actions. I am practised at organising, taking responsibility for others and being accountable.

Throughout my PhD studies I worked as a Support Worker / Learning Assistant in Further and Higher Education. I provided physical, behavioural and academic support in a range of subjects. Simultaneously I provided pastoral care as a Residential Warden. I was awarded University Colours for my managerial and promotional roles as President of Fencing and Exec member of Hiking.