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Archaeological Consultants & Contractors' Principal Archaeologist, George R. Clark, has over 10 years experience practicing archaeology in both northern and southern Ontario and beyond. He is Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA) and a Professional Member of the Association of Professional Archaeologists of Ontario. After having graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from the University of Waterloo (Ontario) George earned his Master of Arts degree in Anthropology from the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg. His research interests include geophysics, lithic studies, contemporary archaeological theory, archaeometry and instrumental analysis, and the application of Geographic Information Systems to field archaeology.

Specializing in the instrumental chemical analysis of archaeological material, George has brought analytical techniques into the regular practice of consulting archaeology including Induced Neutron Activation Analysis, Liquid and Gas Chromatography, Inductively coupled plasma atomic emission and Flame/Furnace Absorption Spectrophotometry. He has been invited to speak about instrumental methods at numerous national conferences and municipal workshops. George currently holds a position of professor at the Seneca College School of Biological Sciences and Applied Chemistry, where he teaches instrumental methods to chemical and pharmaceutical technologists.

George has directed hundreds of domestic archaeological assessments, ranging from small stage 1 and 2 assessments to large stage 4 excavations and burial relocations. He has also participated in many overseas excavations. George is fully licensed by the Ministry of Culture to conduct all forms of archaeological investigations and mitigations encountered in Ontario (P120). George is also a PADI certified Rescue Diver and is currently obtaining his PADI Divemaster certification. He has completed many specialties (including Deep, Wreck, Enriched Air, and Search & Recovery).