Peter Bobrowsky

Peter Bobrowsky is an archaeologist and engineering geologist with a 40-year career working as a scholar, teacher, researcher, explorer and consultant across the globe. Given his academic achievements of almost 500 publications, including 20 technical books he has held numerous leadership roles including President of the Geological Association of Canada, Canadian Quaternary Association and International Consortium on Landslides and has received over a dozen awards—most notably the Edward B. Burwell Jr. Award for Engineering Geology, the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, and the James Harrison Outstanding Achievement Award.

His multi-disciplinary background and extensive travel to more than 120 countries have made Peter a popular lecturer for Smithsonian Journeys since 2004. Following the collaborative partnership between Smithsonian Journeys and Ponant Cruises, Peter has embarked on several unique ship-based expeditions to a wide range of destinations. Dr. Bobrowsky has previously visited all the stops on this particular sailing, and during his career has participated in field work and excursions to multiple locations in Scandinavia and multiple locations surrounding the Mediterranean. A born extrovert with an easy-going manner, he strives to understand and explain the crucial links between a diverse and dynamic Earth and the evolution of changing societies through history. He is excited to share his experiences and knowledge on a range of topics of relevance to this journey.

Language spoken: English