Biography

Robert van Lil is a geologist specializing in the geoarchaeological research of prehistoric landscapes. In 2009, he joined the Amsterdam-based research and consulting firm Periplus Archeomare. Robert is passionate about using geophysical and geotechnical techniques to unravel the geological constellation of the North Sea region and understand how landscapes, now hidden under the seabed, developed in prehistoric times. His research has led to surprising new insights into the genesis of the North Sea.