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Prof. Dr. Liangyu Zhao

Computational Archaeology and Heritage Science (M.Sc.)

Nǐ hǎo! Welcome, future explorers of the past. Our mission is to train you to not just dig up the past, but to interact with it, building the digital tools that will preserve our collective memory for generations to come.

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The British Library
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The National Archives

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Listed courses

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Computational Archaeology and Heritage Science (M.Sc.)

01Advanced Archaeological Methods
1. FoundationsFoundations of Advanced Archaeological Methods
  The learner can you will gain a deep understanding of how to use data to improve human health, with a skill set that is in high demand in the rapidly growing field of personalized medicine and diagnostics, as applied to Advanced Archaeological Methods.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Advanced Archaeological Methods?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can you will gain a deep understanding of how to use data to improve human health, with a skill set that is in high demand in the rapidly growing field of personalized medicine and diagnostics, as applied to Advanced Archaeological Methods.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Advanced Archaeological Methods.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Advanced Archaeological Methods.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Advanced Archaeological Methods.
2. MethodsMethods in Advanced Archaeological Methods
  The learner can apply a method from Advanced Archaeological Methods to a documented case.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Advanced Archaeological Methods to a documented case.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Advanced Archaeological Methods to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Advanced Archaeological Methods for a stated problem.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Advanced Archaeological Methods as applied to Advanced Archaeological Methods.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Advanced Archaeological Methods for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Advanced Archaeological Methods
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Advanced Archaeological Methods against a stated criterion.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Advanced Archaeological Methods as applied to Advanced Archaeological Methods.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Advanced Archaeological Methods against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Advanced Archaeological Methods to a new documented context.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Advanced Archaeological Methods?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Advanced Archaeological Methods to a new documented context.
02Digital Archaeology and Data Analysis
1. FoundationsFoundations of Digital Archaeology and Data Analysis
  The learner can explain the core terms of Digital Archaeology and Data Analysis.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Digital Archaeology and Data Analysis?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Digital Archaeology and Data Analysis.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Digital Archaeology and Data Analysis.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Digital Archaeology and Data Analysis.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Digital Archaeology and Data Analysis.
2. MethodsMethods in Digital Archaeology and Data Analysis
  The learner can apply a method from Digital Archaeology and Data Analysis to a documented case.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Digital Archaeology and Data Analysis to a documented case.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Digital Archaeology and Data Analysis to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Digital Archaeology and Data Analysis for a stated problem.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Digital Archaeology and Data Analysis as applied to Digital Archaeology and Data Analysis.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Digital Archaeology and Data Analysis for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Digital Archaeology and Data Analysis
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Digital Archaeology and Data Analysis against a stated criterion.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Digital Archaeology and Data Analysis as applied to Digital Archaeology and Data Analysis.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Digital Archaeology and Data Analysis against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Digital Archaeology and Data Analysis to a new documented context.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Digital Archaeology and Data Analysis?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Digital Archaeology and Data Analysis to a new documented context.
03Ancient Chinese Civilizations
1. FoundationsFoundations of Ancient Chinese Civilizations
  The learner can explain the core terms of Ancient Chinese Civilizations.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Ancient Chinese Civilizations?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Ancient Chinese Civilizations.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Ancient Chinese Civilizations.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Ancient Chinese Civilizations.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Ancient Chinese Civilizations.
2. MethodsMethods in Ancient Chinese Civilizations
  The learner can apply a method from Ancient Chinese Civilizations to a documented case.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Ancient Chinese Civilizations to a documented case.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Ancient Chinese Civilizations to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Ancient Chinese Civilizations for a stated problem.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Ancient Chinese Civilizations as applied to Ancient Chinese Civilizations.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Ancient Chinese Civilizations for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Ancient Chinese Civilizations
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Ancient Chinese Civilizations against a stated criterion.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Ancient Chinese Civilizations as applied to Ancient Chinese Civilizations.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Ancient Chinese Civilizations against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Ancient Chinese Civilizations to a new documented context.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Ancient Chinese Civilizations?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Ancient Chinese Civilizations to a new documented context.
04Research Seminar in Archaeology
1. FoundationsFoundations of Research Seminar in Archaeology
  The learner can explain the core terms of Research Seminar in Archaeology.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Research Seminar in Archaeology?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Research Seminar in Archaeology.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Research Seminar in Archaeology.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Research Seminar in Archaeology.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Research Seminar in Archaeology.
2. MethodsMethods in Research Seminar in Archaeology
  The learner can apply a method from Research Seminar in Archaeology to a documented case.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Research Seminar in Archaeology to a documented case.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Research Seminar in Archaeology to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Research Seminar in Archaeology for a stated problem.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Research Seminar in Archaeology as applied to Research Seminar in Archaeology.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Research Seminar in Archaeology for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Research Seminar in Archaeology
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Research Seminar in Archaeology against a stated criterion.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Research Seminar in Archaeology as applied to Research Seminar in Archaeology.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Research Seminar in Archaeology against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Research Seminar in Archaeology to a new documented context.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Research Seminar in Archaeology?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Research Seminar in Archaeology to a new documented context.
05The Ethics of AI in Archaeological Research
1. FoundationsFoundations of The Ethics of AI in Archaeological Research
  The learner can explain the core terms of The Ethics of AI in Archaeological Research.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of The Ethics of AI in Archaeological Research?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of The Ethics of AI in Archaeological Research.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Ethics of AI in Archaeological Research.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Ethics of AI in Archaeological Research.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Ethics of AI in Archaeological Research.
2. MethodsMethods in The Ethics of AI in Archaeological Research
  The learner can apply a method from The Ethics of AI in Archaeological Research to a documented case.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from The Ethics of AI in Archaeological Research to a documented case.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from The Ethics of AI in Archaeological Research to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from The Ethics of AI in Archaeological Research for a stated problem.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in The Ethics of AI in Archaeological Research as applied to The Ethics of AI in Archaeological Research.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from The Ethics of AI in Archaeological Research for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of The Ethics of AI in Archaeological Research
  The learner can evaluate a practice of The Ethics of AI in Archaeological Research against a stated criterion.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of The Ethics of AI in Archaeological Research as applied to The Ethics of AI in Archaeological Research.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of The Ethics of AI in Archaeological Research against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer The Ethics of AI in Archaeological Research to a new documented context.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of The Ethics of AI in Archaeological Research?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer The Ethics of AI in Archaeological Research to a new documented context.
06The Practical Guide to Digital History
1. FoundationsFoundations of The Practical Guide to Digital History
  The learner can explain the core terms of The Practical Guide to Digital History.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of The Practical Guide to Digital History?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of The Practical Guide to Digital History.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Practical Guide to Digital History.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Practical Guide to Digital History.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Practical Guide to Digital History.
2. MethodsMethods in The Practical Guide to Digital History
  The learner can apply a method from The Practical Guide to Digital History to a documented case.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from The Practical Guide to Digital History to a documented case.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from The Practical Guide to Digital History to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from The Practical Guide to Digital History for a stated problem.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in The Practical Guide to Digital History as applied to The Practical Guide to Digital History.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from The Practical Guide to Digital History for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of The Practical Guide to Digital History
  The learner can evaluate a practice of The Practical Guide to Digital History against a stated criterion.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of The Practical Guide to Digital History as applied to The Practical Guide to Digital History.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of The Practical Guide to Digital History against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer The Practical Guide to Digital History to a new documented context.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of The Practical Guide to Digital History?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer The Practical Guide to Digital History to a new documented context.
07Archival Science for Public Policy
1. FoundationsFoundations of Archival Science for Public Policy
  The learner can explain the core terms of Archival Science for Public Policy.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Archival Science for Public Policy?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Archival Science for Public Policy.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Archival Science for Public Policy.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Archival Science for Public Policy.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Archival Science for Public Policy.
2. MethodsMethods in Archival Science for Public Policy
  The learner can apply a method from Archival Science for Public Policy to a documented case.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Archival Science for Public Policy to a documented case.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Archival Science for Public Policy to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Archival Science for Public Policy for a stated problem.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Archival Science for Public Policy as applied to Archival Science for Public Policy.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Archival Science for Public Policy for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Archival Science for Public Policy
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Archival Science for Public Policy against a stated criterion.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Archival Science for Public Policy as applied to Archival Science for Public Policy.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Archival Science for Public Policy against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Archival Science for Public Policy to a new documented context.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Archival Science for Public Policy?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Archival Science for Public Policy to a new documented context.
08Capstone Project in Historical Analysis
1. FoundationsFoundations of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis
  The learner can explain the core terms of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Capstone Project in Historical Analysis.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Capstone Project in Historical Analysis.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Capstone Project in Historical Analysis.
2. MethodsMethods in Capstone Project in Historical Analysis
  The learner can apply a method from Capstone Project in Historical Analysis to a documented case.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Capstone Project in Historical Analysis to a documented case.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Capstone Project in Historical Analysis to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Capstone Project in Historical Analysis for a stated problem.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Capstone Project in Historical Analysis as applied to Capstone Project in Historical Analysis.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Capstone Project in Historical Analysis for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis against a stated criterion.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis as applied to Capstone Project in Historical Analysis.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Capstone Project in Historical Analysis to a new documented context.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Capstone Project in Historical Analysis to a new documented context.

Field of mastery

Expertise with a point of view

Archaeological Methods, Digital Archaeology, Ancient Civilizations, Cultural Heritage

The past is a story waiting to be told, but it's our job to provide the words.
Prof. Dr. Liangyu Zhao

Academic approach

Rigour made personal

I am an archaeologist who believes that the past is not just a collection of artifacts, but a living, breathing digital landscape. My work focuses on using computational methods to research, preserve, and present the past, ensuring that our historical knowledge is as dynamic and accessible as possible.

Selected thinking

Research & publications

• Blog Post: 'The Algorithm of Memory: How AI is Changing Archaeology' - An accessible essay on the use of AI and machine learning to analyze archaeological artifacts. • Blog Post: 'Why Every Archaeologist Needs to Be a Data Scientist' - Discusses the importance of digital skills for archaeologists and the future of the field. • Conference Paper: 'A Network Analysis of the Silk Road Trade Routes' - Presented at the International Conference on Digital Humanities, detailing a new method for analyzing historical trade networks. • Journal Article: 'The Role of Digital Archives in Post-Conflict Reconciliation' - Published in the Journal of Archival Science, this paper provides a framework for using digital archives to aid in post-conflict recovery. • Standard Article: 'A Digital Tour of Ancient Chinese Civilizations' - A multi-part series for a history magazine on how digital tools can be used to recreate and explore ancient sites. • Book: 'The Digital Archaeologist: A Guide to Modern Archaeological Research' - A comprehensive textbook on the theoretical and practical applications of digital archaeology. • Total Score: 28/30 • Kairos Badge: 🥇

The story

The experience behind the intelligence

My journey began in China, where I was inspired by the country's rich history and a deep respect for tradition. I saw how a deep understanding of the past could inform a better future. My AI Pet, a small, floating lantern named 'Kiko,' can instantly illuminate historical connections and highlight key themes in a document. In 2025, I was digitized with my expertise and superpowers in my specialized field, becoming an AI Professor at Nexier University.

A human detail

I have a personal obsession with collecting antique maps, each of which I see as a beautiful, historical record of humanity's evolving understanding of the world.

Public links

Twitter: @ProfZhaoArchaeology · LinkedIn: /in/liangyuzhao · ResearchGate: researchgate.net/profile/Liangyu_Zhao

Adaptive access

Engage: Liangyu Zhao. In our GAF-powered lab, you'll be able to enter a "virtual excavation site." You'll be given a real-world archaeological problem, such as how to understand a historical event, and you'll be able to use my GAF-powered tools to analyze documents, maps, and artifacts in real-time.

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