ICAHM is excited to welcome new members who have joined in 2025 and we are pleased to share some information on our new additions!
2026
Name: Artur Petrosyan
Membership Category: Expert Member
Affiliation: Institute of Archaeology and Ethnography, Armenia
Artur Petrosyan is an archaeologist specializing in Neolithic archaeology, lithic industries, and the prehistory of the South Caucasus and the Near East. He graduated from the Armenian State Pedagogical University (2005) and earned his MA in Archaeology and History from Yerevan State University (2007). He pursued PhD studies at the Institute of Archaeology and Ethnography of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Armenia, where he has served as a Researcher since 2007.
He has undertaken advanced training at the University of Milan and the University of Siena (Italy), focusing on archaeological methodology and lithic analysis. Dr. Petrosyan has co-directed numerous international archaeological expeditions and has authored over 139 scholarly publications. He has presented his research at many international conferences and is fluent in five languages.
Name: Patrícia Brum
Membership Category: Expert Member
Affiliation: Universidade Nova de Lisboa Faculdade de Ciências Sociais e Humanas
Patrícia Brum is a Portuguese archaeologist and museologist dedicated to researching and promoting national heritage, with a strong focus on community participation. She served as Secretary-General of ICOMOS Portugal from 2018 to 2020 and is currently part of its Administration Board, working to establish ICAHM Portugal.
She is pursuing a PhD in Heritage, Territory and Technology, funded by FCT, on the subject of ‘National Treasures of Roman Portugal in the 21st Century: Discourses and Contexts,’ exploring contemporary narratives around Roman heritage. With 13 years of experience at the Roman Ruins of Troia (Portugal), she developed her master’s thesis on the managment of the site’s archaeological collection and participated in the project H2020 STORM on the effects of climate change on heritage. Between 2022 and 2025, she continued her career at the Museum of Lisbon – Roman Theatre, where she contributed to the development of exhibitions and the museum’s cultural and educational programming.
Name: Bolaji Owoseni
Membership Category: Associate Member
Affiliation: British Academy Global Professorship Project
Bolaji Owoseni is a West African archaeologist and collections-based researcher from Nigeria. She is currently a Senior Research Associate at the Sainsbury Research Unit for the Arts of Africa, Oceania and the Americas at the University of East Anglia, UK. Her role is connected to a four-year British Academy Global Professorship Project, “West African Communities and Museum Collections” led by Professor Abubakar Sule, through which she supports research in West African collections of northern Nigerian origin held at the British Museum (UK), the National Museum Jos, the University of Ibadan Museum, and the Ahmadu Bello University Museum, Zaria (Nigeria). She also plays a significant role in the presentation and dissemination agenda of the project. In 2024, she was awarded a Post-PhD Research Grant by the Wenner-Gren Foundation, USA, for her research on early settlement histories and ancient architectural landscape archaeology in northern Yorùbáland, building on fieldwork she has conducted in the region since 2016. She has also recently received a SAFA-ACDF Radiocarbon Dating Award in support of this work. Between 2023 and 2024, she was a Postdoctoral Fellow at the McDonald Institute for Archaeological Research, University of Cambridge, where she advanced research on settlement histories and ceramic analysis in West Africa, and concurrently served as a College Postdoctoral Associate at Jesus College, Cambridge.
Bolaji obtained her PhD in Archaeology from the Sainsbury Research Unit in 2023, having previously earned a BSc in Archaeology and Geography (2010) and an MSc in Archaeology (2014) from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. Prior to her doctoral studies in the United Kingdom, she served as a Lecturer in Archaeology at Kwara State University between 2015 and 2018, contributing to teaching, research, and community engagement in archaeology and heritage studies. She has published in leading peer-reviewed journals, including Antiquity, and has contributed to public-facing research platforms such as The Conversation. Her broader research interests encompass African archaeology, settlement histories, material culture studies, museum collections, community engagement, and cultural heritage.
Name: Séverine Collard
Membership Category: Associate Member
Séverine Collard is an archaeologist specialised in international heritage conservation. She holds a Master’s degree in Archaeology from the Université catholique de Louvain and a Master’s degree in Heritage Conservation and Site Management from Brandenburg University of Technology, in partnership with Helwan University.
Her background combines institutional work with the UNESCO’s World Heritage Centre, the ICOMOS World Heritage Evaluation Unit, and the Institut Français d’Archéologie Orientale in Cairo, together with practical experience in archaeological excavations and site assessment projects. Her work focuses on heritage conservation, research, and assessment, as well as providing analytical support for World Heritage processes, with a particular interest in international frameworks and interdisciplinary approaches to archaeological heritage conservation.
2025
Name: Asena Özge Yaşar
Affiliation: Archrono Academy LLC
Membership Category: Associate Member
Asena Özge Yaşar is a cultural heritage professional with a multidisciplinary background in Classical Archaeology and Architecture, and over a decade of experience in fieldwork, documentation, and restoration. She has contributed to major heritage projects in Türkiye, including the conservation and restoration works at Hagia Sophia, the restoration of the Galata Tower, and underwater excavations at Limantepe — the site of the world’s oldest known submerged breakwater structure. These projects required close coordination between excavation teams, conservation laboratories, and architectural documentation processes, highlighting her leadership and management skills.
Now based in the United States, she continues her academic research and leads international heritage initiatives through Archrono Academy LLC. She has also specialized in children’s archaeology and heritage education, supported by certificates from Harvard University, and is currently developing innovative educational programs that bring archaeology and cultural heritage to younger generations.
Her professional interests span both terrestrial and underwater archaeology, with a focus on conservation, site management, and digital documentation methods. She has been recognized with an international award for her contributions to cultural heritage and frequently shares her expertise as a speaker at international conferences and seminars. She also serves on ethics committees dedicated to safeguarding professional accountability in archaeology.
Yaşar is an active member of ICOMOS (ISCARSAH, ICAHM), the World Archaeological Congress (WAC), the Register of Professional Archaeologists (RPA), the American Anthropological Association (AAA), and the Turkish Archaeologists Association.
Name: Gül Aktürk Hauser
Affiliation: Assistant Professor in Heritage Studies in the Faculty of Archaeology at Leiden University
Membership Category: Associate Member
Gül Aktürk Hauser is an Assistant Professor in Heritage Studies in the Faculty of Archaeology at Leiden University. Her research interest lies in the intersection of climate change and cultural heritage. Her research also investigates climate resilience of cultural heritage, vernacular heritage (focused mostly on Turkey), cultural landscapes, climate displacement and intangible cultural heritage, land-use changes, critical heritage studies, and archaeological heritage management.
She is an architect and studied MSc Architectural Conservation at Edinburgh University between 2012 and 2013. She then worked in several architectural restoration projects and archaeological excavations for over 5 years. She completed her PhD with the title of “Climate Change and the Resilience of Collective Memories” in the Faculty of Architecture at TU Delft in January 2023. Before completing her PhD, she started her postdoctoral research on I-tree 2.0 NL project in the Industrial Design Engineering Faculty at TU Delft. She received VAG Publication Grant to publish her PhD thesis as a book.
Name: Dr Nicholas Roberts
Affiliation: Cultural Heritage Officer (Team Lead), Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads. Adjunct Research Fellow, The Cairns Institute, James Cook University (Australia).
Membership Category: Expert Member
Nick is a practicing archaeologist and anthropologist with over 15 years experience specialising in applied and academic cultural heritage management within Australia, Southeast Asia, and Papua New Guinea. He holds a PhD in the Social Sciences and professional memberships with ICOMOS Australia, the Royal Anthropological Institute (RAI), and the Indo-Pacific Prehistory Association (IPPA). He continues to publish on his work and research in Australia and the Lao PDR.
Nick specialises in cultural heritage management processes working within diverse sectors including large-scale linear civil and energy infrastructure, academic research projects, Public-Private sector partnerships, and World and National Heritage Properties (cultural and natural). He has provided expert advice and leadership on a range of heritage projects and programs including the MMG-LXML Sepon Gold & Copper Mine Cultural Heritage Program, Lao PDR; the Origins of the Civilization of Angkor Research Project, Thailand; the Undara Archaeology Project, Australia; and the Cape York Regional Package 1 & 2, Australia.
Nick applies an archaeological and anthropological lens to his work and integrates academic knowledge with practical applications, focused on multi-vocal and community-driven approaches to heritage management. He aims to develop appropriate purpose-fit structures and processes to manage and safeguard heritage that are multilateral, inclusive, and sustainable. His current research is focused on Buddhist and Hindu rock-cut architecture, temples, and sacred caves, incorporating community, academic, and institutional collaboration, capability and capacity building to enhance multilateral management of cultural properties, landscapes, and their associated beliefs, values, and practices.
Name: Parker Blackwell
Affiliation: The Antiquities Coalition
Membership category: Associate member
Parker Blackwell is a heritage professional with expertise in cultural policy, illicit antiquities trade, and critical heritage research. Currently serving as the Executive Assistant at The Antiquities Coalition, she supports initiatives combating the illicit trade of art and antiquities through research, advocacy, and strategic communications. She holds an MPhil in Heritage Studies from the University of Cambridge (Gates Cambridge Scholar) and a BA in Archaeology and Classical & Ancient Near Eastern Studies from George Washington University. Her research has explored the West African art market and cultural heritage protection through a postcolonial lens. She is passionate about advancing thoughtful stewardship of cultural heritage and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration in the field.
Name: Dr. Julian Jansen van Rensburg
Affiliation: Chronicle Heritage
Membership category: Expert Member
Dr. Julian Jansen van Rensburg has directed cultural heritage projects throughout the Middle East and Europe for over 20 years, and has worked in collaboration with numerous universities and organizations. These include National Geographic, Royal Botanical Garden Edinburgh, and the World Monument Fund. He is also a member of ICOMOS UK, and is an Expert Member of ICOMOS ISC-CAR.
He has extensive knowledge and experience in managing both terrestrial and maritime archaeological survey, monitoring, and excavation projects. He has also led several tangible and intangible heritage projects to develop education and training initiatives through capacity building and building awareness. His research addresses the linkages between natural and cultural heritage specifically as it relates to cultural heritage conservation and management plans, and looks at the impacts of climate change on heritage. He has published extensively on numerous topics that include cultural heritage management and climate change, maritime archaeology and ethnography, island and coastal archaeology, ancient DNA, and rock art.