Mr. Caichao Gan | National Centre for Archaeology | China
Mr. Caichao Gan is an emerging scholar and dedicated research fellow at the National Centre for Archaeology, specializing in underwater archaeology, ceramic archaeology, and the conservation science of submerged cultural heritage. With a strong academic foundation built through advanced studies in archaeology at leading universities in China, he has developed expertise in excavation technologies, heritage preservation, and scientific analysis of ancient maritime artifacts. His research focuses on the Maritime Silk Road and the recovery, preservation, and provenance identification of ceramic artifacts from major shipwreck discoveries. Mr. Gan has contributed to numerous high-impact national research initiatives, participating as a key member and collaborator in major projects supported by the National Social Science Foundation, Special Fund Research Programs, and university-level investigative grants. His scholarly work has resulted in 2 academic documents published in respected peer-reviewed journals, reflecting rapidly growing recognition in the international scientific community. His research publications include advanced studies on biofouling-induced degradation mechanisms affecting underwater archaeological ceramics and provenance analysis of porcelain recovered from historic shipwrecks, offering fresh scientific perspectives into maritime cultural heritage and underwater conservation materials. His innovative findings have helped establish a new technical methodology system for underwater regional archaeological surveys, leading to breakthroughs in damage mechanism analysis and field protection of submerged ceramic relics. Mr. Gan actively engages in professional societies and serves as a member of major national archaeological committees, demonstrating leadership and commitment to strengthening scientific collaboration in heritage research. Through his work, he contributes important new knowledge at the intersection of archaeology, materials science, and conservation innovation, positioning him as a promising researcher making meaningful contributions to cultural heritage protection and global archaeological science.
Featured Publication
Lee, S., Gan, C., Zhao, J., Chen, Q., Zhao, M., Yang, L., & Luo, H. (2025). Species-specific biofouling drives interfacial bio-geochemical degradation of celadon recovered from the shipwreck at Fenliuweiyu. npj Heritage Science, 13, Article 560.