Since 2012, Martin Hansson is lecturer in historical archeology at the department. His thesis, which was completed in 2001, dealt with medieval nobility, castles and manors in parts of Småland.For many years he alternated between working with contract archaeology, in museum's and doing research. In 2010 he became docent.

Martin was director of studies in the years 2013 to 2017, and head of department in the years 2018 to 2023. He teaches historical archeology with particular responsibility for building archaeology. His research usually concerns landscapes and buildings, mainly medieval castles and residences, but also the settlements of the subalterns.