About

Marko Mikael Marila (b. 1981) is a creative researcher and educator based in Linköping, Sweden. He holds a PhD in history and philosophy of archaeology and has researched, published and taught in the fields of archaeological theory, maritime archaeology, critical heritage studies, artistic research, and environmental humanities. His current research at Linköping University deals with the histories, eco-aesthetics, and heritages of uranium prospecting and mining. Marila’s creative work often combines archaeological methodologies, materialities, and sensibilities with the practices of contemporary art. His works have been exhibited internationally, most recently at the Century House Historical Society in Rosendale, NY.
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Academic positions

Postdoctoral researcher | Nuclear Natures | Technology and Social Change, Linköping University | 2023–2025
Postdoctoral researcher | Pori Laboratory of Play | Cultural Heritage Studies, University of Turku | 2021–2023
Postdoctoral researcher | Maritime Archaeology | Department of Cultures, University of Helsinki | 2019–2021
​Visiting researcher | Saxo Institute, University of Copenhagen | 2017
​​Doctoral researcher | Archaeology | Department of Cultures, University of Helsinki | 2016–2019

​Degrees
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​Doctor of Philosophy | University of Helsinki | 2020
Master of Arts | University of Helsinki | 2011
​Bachelor of Arts | University of Helsinki | 2010

Memberships

The Hub for Speculative Fabulation upon Incidental Observations
​The Society for the Prevention of Staring into a Computer Screen for Twelve Hours a Day