Nautical Archaeology Program Faculty

There are seven permanent members of the faculty of the Nautical Archaeology Program. The special areas of interest among the current members are varied and encompass a broad spectrum of issues in nautical archaeology and maritime history. Faculty members teach courses in the program, as well as conduct research and direct projects throughout the year.

Donny L. Hamilton; 1978-present
Dr. Donny L. Hamilton Director, Conservation Research Laboratory
George T. & Gladys H. Abell Professor of Nautical Archaeology; Yamini Family Professor of Liberal Arts

Kevin J. Crisman; 1990-present
Dr. Kevin Crisman Associate Professor, Nautical Archaeology Faculty Fellow
Director, Center for Maritime Archaeology and Conservation

Shelley Wachsmann; 1993-present
Dr. Shelley Wachsmann Program Coordinator - Nautical Archaeology Program
Meadows Professor of Biblical Archaeology

Cemal Pulak; 1997-present
Dr. Cemal Pulak Associate Professor, Frederick R. Mayer Faculty Professor I of Nautical Archaeology

C. Wayne Smith; 1997-present
Dr. Wayne Smith Associate Professor, INA Faculty Fellow in Nautical Archaeology

Luis Filipe Vieira de Castro; 2001-present
Dr. Filipe Castro Associate Professor, Frederic R. Mayer Fellow II of Nautical Archaeology

Deborah N. Carlson; 2004-present
Dr. Deborah Carlson Associate Professor, Sara W. and George O. Yamini Fellow

George F. Bass; 1976-2000
Dr. George Bass Professor Emeritus

J. Richard Steffy; 1976-1990
Mr. J. Richard Steffy Professor Emeritus

Frederick H. van Doorninck, Jr.; 1976-1996
Dr. Frederick H. van Doorninck, Jr. Professor Emeritus


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