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Mr Jerrod Seifert
Lecturer in Conservation
School of History, Archaeology and Religion
- SeifertJH@cardiff.ac.uk
- +44 29208 76597
- John Percival Building, Room 4.08, Colum Drive, Cardiff, CF10 3EU
Overview
I am a heritage materials scientist, archaeological conservator, and former field archaeologist. I specialise in degradation and corrosion analyses of cultural artefacts and sites, determining the impact of climate on heritage materials, and mitigating deterioration pathways. I work with local communities surrounding archaeological sites to help them care for their heritage and monitor any intervention's impact on them. I have worked as an archaeologist and archaeological conservator in several countries, including Wales, the US, Greece, Israel, Hungary, and Turkey, where I served as a senior conservator at the 9000-year-old protocity of Çatalhöyük, a UNESCO World Heritage site. I am also involved in several outreach initiatives within the school, including Guerrilla Archaeology, a festival-oriented outreach program aimed at disseminating archaeological theories and thought.
Publication
2022
- Emmerson, N., Watkinson, D., Roche, K., Seifert, J. and Thunberg, J. 2022. The effect of βFeOOH synthesis routes on its ability to corrode iron. Presented at: Metal 2022: 10th Interim Meeting of the ICOM-CC Metals Working Group, Helsinki, Finland, 5 - 9 September 2022.
- Lingle, A. et al. 2022. Integrating conservation in practice at Çatalhöyük: an inter-team perspective. In: Hodder, I. and Tsoraki, C. eds. Communities at Work: The Making of Çatalhöyük., Vol. 15. Çatalhöyük Research Project Series Vol. 15. London: British Institute at Ankara, pp. 71-87.
2021
- Seifert, J. H. 2021. Cast iron cannonballs of the Mary Rose: quantifying corrosion rates to inform management of the collection. PhD Thesis, Cardiff University.
- Emmerson, N. J., Seifert, J. H. and Watkinson, D. E. 2021. Refining the use of oxygen consumption as a proxy corrosion rate measure for archaeological and historic iron. European Physical Journal Plus 135, article number: 546. (10.1140/epjp/s13360-021-01478-w)
2020
- Lingle, A. and Seifert, J. 2020. Çatalhöyük 2019 research report. Chapter 8 - conservation studies. Online: The Çatalhöyük Project.
2018
- Seifert, J. and Lingle, A. 2018. Çatalhöyük 2018 research report. Chapter 3 - conservation work. Online: The Çatalhöyük Project.
2017
- Watkinson, D., Emmerson, N. and Seifert, J. 2017. Matching display relative humidity to corrosion rate: Quantitative evidence for marine cast iron cannon balls. Presented at: Metal 2016: Interim Meeting of the ICOM-CC Metals Working Group, New Dehli, India, 26-30 September 2016 Presented at Menon, R. ed.Metal 2016 Proceedings of the Interim Meeting of the ICOM-CC Metals Working Group September 26-30, 2016 New Delhi India. ICOM-CC and IGNCA pp. 195-202.
- Lingle, A. and Seifert, J. 2017. Çatalhöyük 2017 archive report. Chapter 21 - conservation. Online: Çatalhöyük Research Project.
2016
- Watkinson, D., Emmerson, N. and Seifert, J. 2016. Corrosion rates of marine archaeological cast iron as a function of relative humidity and treatment. Presented at: European Corrosion Congress 2016, Montpellier, France, 11-15 September 2016.
- Lingle, A., Seifert, J. and Pearce, C. 2016. Çatalhöyük 2016 archive report. Chapter 18 - conservation. Online: Çatalhöyük Research Project.
2014
- Seifert, J. 2014. Çatalhöyük 2014 Archive Report. Chapter 14: Uses and applications of perlite during the 2014 season. Online: Çatalhöyük Research Project.
Articles
- Emmerson, N. J., Seifert, J. H. and Watkinson, D. E. 2021. Refining the use of oxygen consumption as a proxy corrosion rate measure for archaeological and historic iron. European Physical Journal Plus 135, article number: 546. (10.1140/epjp/s13360-021-01478-w)
Book sections
- Lingle, A. et al. 2022. Integrating conservation in practice at Çatalhöyük: an inter-team perspective. In: Hodder, I. and Tsoraki, C. eds. Communities at Work: The Making of Çatalhöyük., Vol. 15. Çatalhöyük Research Project Series Vol. 15. London: British Institute at Ankara, pp. 71-87.
Conferences
- Emmerson, N., Watkinson, D., Roche, K., Seifert, J. and Thunberg, J. 2022. The effect of βFeOOH synthesis routes on its ability to corrode iron. Presented at: Metal 2022: 10th Interim Meeting of the ICOM-CC Metals Working Group, Helsinki, Finland, 5 - 9 September 2022.
- Watkinson, D., Emmerson, N. and Seifert, J. 2017. Matching display relative humidity to corrosion rate: Quantitative evidence for marine cast iron cannon balls. Presented at: Metal 2016: Interim Meeting of the ICOM-CC Metals Working Group, New Dehli, India, 26-30 September 2016 Presented at Menon, R. ed.Metal 2016 Proceedings of the Interim Meeting of the ICOM-CC Metals Working Group September 26-30, 2016 New Delhi India. ICOM-CC and IGNCA pp. 195-202.
- Watkinson, D., Emmerson, N. and Seifert, J. 2016. Corrosion rates of marine archaeological cast iron as a function of relative humidity and treatment. Presented at: European Corrosion Congress 2016, Montpellier, France, 11-15 September 2016.
Monographs
- Lingle, A. and Seifert, J. 2020. Çatalhöyük 2019 research report. Chapter 8 - conservation studies. Online: The Çatalhöyük Project.
- Seifert, J. and Lingle, A. 2018. Çatalhöyük 2018 research report. Chapter 3 - conservation work. Online: The Çatalhöyük Project.
- Lingle, A. and Seifert, J. 2017. Çatalhöyük 2017 archive report. Chapter 21 - conservation. Online: Çatalhöyük Research Project.
- Lingle, A., Seifert, J. and Pearce, C. 2016. Çatalhöyük 2016 archive report. Chapter 18 - conservation. Online: Çatalhöyük Research Project.
- Seifert, J. 2014. Çatalhöyük 2014 Archive Report. Chapter 14: Uses and applications of perlite during the 2014 season. Online: Çatalhöyük Research Project.
Thesis
- Seifert, J. H. 2021. Cast iron cannonballs of the Mary Rose: quantifying corrosion rates to inform management of the collection. PhD Thesis, Cardiff University.
Research
My research in heritage materials science is focused on understanding the impact of climate on archaeological materials and the efficacy of treatments applied to them. I specialise in the use of oxygen consumption monitoring to inform upon material degradation and corrosion, with an emphasis on archaeological cast iron from marine contexts. The impact of such research provides for a greater understanding of the objects and materials under study and allows heritage professionals to make evidence--based, quantified decisions for the artefacts in their care. As an archaeological conservator, my research includes monitoring archaeological site statics and stability, and the incorporation of conservation into interdisciplinary archaeological methodologies.
Teaching
As Module Convenor:
HS2441: Museums' Collections Management
HST330: Assessment and Design for Collections Care
HST343: Collection Care in the Museum Environment
As Module Contributor:
HS2000: Introduction to Conservation Skills
HST060: The Archaeology of Death and Commemoration
Other Relevant Experience:
As the former Analytical Laboratories Teaching Associate for SHARE, I provided hands-on training of all analytical equipment and analysis of output data to students across the School (UG, PGT, PGR), including X-radiography, X-ray Fluorescence, scanning electron microscopy, optical microscopy, FTIR and Raman spectroscopy, climate manipulation, oxygen consumption monitoring, chloride and conductivity analyses, and X-ray diffraction. I also instructed on the use of the mechanical equipment (freeze dryer, microtome, etc.) and oversaw laboratory health and safety training and management to ensure safe working practices and protocol for all SHARE students and staff.
Administrative Responsibilities
2020 - Present: SHARE Environmental Compliance Officer
2020 - Present: SHARE Green Impact Lead
2020 - Present: SHARE Covid Compliance Officer
2020 - Present: Heath & Safety Committee
Biography
2021: PhD in Conservation Science, Cardiff University - 'Cast iron cannonballs of the Mary Rose: quantifying corrosion rates to inform management of the collection'
2015: MSc in Conservation Practice, Cardiff University
2006: BA in Classical & Near Eastern Archaeology; BA in Art History, University of Minnesota
Honours and awards
Internal Grants Received:
2022: Research Infrastructure Fund, Keyence VHX-970F digital microscope. £85,984.98 (Jerrod Seifert, Ashley Lingle, Jacqui Mulville, Richard Madgwick, Eric Nordgren)
External Grants Received:
2022: Foundation for the Study and Preservation of Tells in the Prehistoric Old World, Time Will Tell: The Vésztő-Mágor Conservation and Exhibition Program. £15,000 (Attila Gyucha, William A. Parkinson, Paul R. Duffy, Ashley Lingle, Jerrod Seifert)
Professional memberships
Member of the International Council of Museums
Member of the International Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works
Member of the Institute of Conservation (UK)
Member of the International Council of Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS)
Member of the European Association of Archaeologists
Academic positions
2022 - Present: Lecturer in Conservation, Cardiff University
2020 - 2022: Analytical Laboratory Teaching Associate, Cardiff University
2018 - 2020: Seminar Tutor, Cardiff University
2016 - 2020: Laboratory Demonstrator, Cardiff University
2016 - 2019: Senior Conservator, Çatalhöyük Research Project
2015 - 2016: Conservator, Science Museum Group (UK)
2003 - 2006: Research Assistant, University of Minnesota
Committees and reviewing
- 2022 - Present: Reviewer, South, West and Wales Doctoral Training Partnership
- 2017 - Present: Treasurer, Metals Group, Institute of Conservation (UK)