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Lars Gustavsen is a leading figure in archaeological geophysics, whose work has revolutionized how we explore and map buried cultural heritage. His primary research focuses on the development and application of high-resolution ground-penetrating radar (GPR) for large-area archaeological prospection. Gustavsen’s major contribution lies in advancing GPR methodologies beyond traditional, slow, single-channel systems. He pioneered the use of multi-channel, vehicle-towed arrays, enabling the rapid, non-invasive survey of vast landscapes with unprecedented detail. This innovation has transformed archaeological practice, allowing researchers to visualize entire buried settlements and complex features without excavation. His seminal 2018 paper, “Large‐area high‐resolution ground‐penetrating radar measurements for archaeological prospection,” with 128 citations, serves as a foundational text in the field, detailing the technical breakthroughs and practical applications of this approach. Gustavsen’s work has had a profound impact, setting new standards for efficiency and resolution in archaeological remote sensing. His achievements include leading major landscape-scale surveys that have uncovered hidden Viking Age and medieval structures, demonstrating the power of his methods to rewrite historical narratives. For students and researchers, Gustavsen exemplifies how technological innovation can open new windows into the past.