Richard is a PhD research student at the University of Winchester
Richard completed a BSc in Heritage Conservation at Bournemouth University (2004) and an MSc in Archaeological Computing (virtual pasts) at the University of Southampton (2006). His MSc thesis was titled; "Virtual Meccano": The Creation of Virtual Joints to Explore Vernacular Timber-framed Construction Methods of the Late Medieval Period (c1400-1530). Richards supervisors for his MSc thesis were: Professor Matthew Johnson (medieval archaeology) Dr Graeme Earl (Virtual pasts).
Present PhD Richard was awarded a studentship to undertake Doctoral research (a PhD) into carpentry techniques employed during the era of the 'Black Death'. The post was awarded by King Alfreds College at the University of Winchester, back in February 2006. Computational technologies will still play a major role in his research by utilising database management systems (DBMS), GIS and Virtual Reality. The PhD is entitled: Building on Fear? The role of Digital Archaeology for the study and analysis of structural carpentry techniques in central southern England c1180- c 1530.