| Alexis Catsambis | alexiscatsambis@tamu.edu |  |
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| Nautical Archaeology | |
| Fall 2003 | |
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Alexis Catsambis is pursuing a doctorate degree in the Nautical Archaeology Program of Texas A&M University. He received a Joint Honours Bachelors Degree in Ancient History and Archaeology & Modern Greek Studies from the University of Birmingham (U.K.). In the field, he has participated in underwater and terrestrial surveys and excavations throughout the Mediterranean. His practical experience in underwater archaeology ranges from conventional visual surveys in Lagos (Portugal) and Kas (Turkey) to a number of deep-water surveys in Calabria (Italy) and the Aegean (Greece), and from the excavation of a Roman navis lapidaria off the coast of Kizilburun (Turkey) and the Mardi Gras deep-water excavation (Gulf of Mexico), to directing the mapping of part of the submerged port of Alexandria (Egypt). At the same time, Alexis has authored a number of articles and presentations regarding laws, historical reports, ship reconstructions and the latest technology as they apply to the field. He has also been involved with the conservation and digital reconstruction of sites and artifacts and has served as an intern with the Warren Lasch Conservation Center (USA) and the NATO Undersea Research Centre (Italy). Finally, Alexis has acted as a consultant to museums and state authorities and has received a number of scholarships and fellowships in support of his studies from institutions including the Onassis Public Benefit Foundation, and the Institute of Nautical Archaeology. |
