John Hancock

John Eliot Hancock , MArch

Professor Emeritus

Professional Summary

Professor Hancock has taught architectural history and theory in the College since 1978. He directed the postprofessional Master of Science in Architecture Program from the late 1980's until 2002. After terms as the College's Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies, and Director of the Master of Architecture Program, he returned to full time teaching. Since his retirement into Emeritus status in May of 2015, he continues to teach graduate architectural theory (Phenomenology and Architecture), and to advise graduate students. He is the author of many national and international publications, presentations, grants, exhibits, and awards on topics in architectural history and interpretation. He is a co-founder of CERHAS (The Center for the Electronic Reconstruction of Historical and Archaeological Sites), and is the primary producer of "The Ancient Ohio Trail," a comprehensive interactive guide to the American Indian earthworks of the Ohio Valley, funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities. He serves as the Chair of World Heritage Ohio, a statewide group working to inscribe these places on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Notable awards include large grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities, three wins at the Columbus International Film and Video Festival, and the Rieveschl Award, the University's highest honor for research and creative work.

Education

MArch: McGill University 1978 (History and Theory)

BArch: University of Nebraska, 1974

Research and Practice Interests

History and Theory of Architecture, Hermeneutic Phenomenology, Ancient Greek Architecture, Ancient Architecture of the Ohio River Valley Region, Theories of Precedent and Interpretation, Interactive Multi-Media Design and Production, Critical and Research Writing in the Design Disciplines

Research Support

Grant: #000008 Investigators:Hancock, John; Kozan, Jose 08-01-2006 -05-01-2007 Field Museum (Chicago) Hopewell Gallery Monitor Role:PI $7,000.00 Closed Level:Private Non-Profit

Grant: #000062 Investigators:Bartley, Elizabeth; Hancock, John 04-01-2006 -06-30-2008 Children's Museum of Manhattan Children's Museum of Manhattan Interactive Archaeology Field Office Kiosk Role:PI $50,000.00 Closed Level:Private Non-Profit

Grant: #DE-FG24-06CC02020 Investigators:Hancock, John 04-17-2006 -02-28-2007 Department of Energy Fernald Museum Project Role:PI $60,992.00 Closed Level:Federal

Grant: #Loaded Rates Investigators:Hancock, John 04-01-2006 -06-30-2007 Steed Hammond Paul Inc. Architecture Research for Aging Baby Boomers Role:PI $75,001.00 Closed Level:Industry

Grant: #GM-50299-04 Investigators:Bartley, Elizabeth; Hancock, John 09-01-2004 -07-31-2006 National Endowment for the Humanities Earthworks: Virtual Exploration of the Ancient Ohio Valley Role:PI $300,000.00 Closed Level:Federal

Grant: #TAA Investigators:Hancock, John 06-01-2004 -03-31-2005 Ohio Historical Society Earthworks: Virtual Explorations of Ancient Neward Ohio Role:PI $30,000.00 Closed Level:Private Non-Profit

Grant: #H-6514-02-0001 Investigators:Hancock, John 01-01-2002 -12-31-2005 National Park Service Earthworks Role:PI $25,000.00 Closed Level:Federal

Grant: #GM-50103-03-NCE Investigators:Hancock, John 09-01-2003 -09-30-2004 National Endowment for the Humanities Earth Works: Virtual Explorations of the Ancient Ohio Valley Role:PI $39,911.00 Closed Level:Federal

Grant: #OHC-00-061 Investigators:Hancock, John 05-01-2000 -05-30-2001 National Endowment for the Humanities Earthworks: Virtual Explorations of the Ancient Ohio Valley Role:PI $10,000.00 Closed Level:Federal

Grant: #ED-21173-98-NCE Investigators:Hancock, John 09-01-1998 -08-31-2001 National Endowment for the Humanities Earth Works: Digital Explorations of the Ancient Ohio Valley Role:PI $127,500.00 Closed Level:Federal

Grant: #SRS 005076 Investigators:Hancock, John 04-01-2007 -09-30-2008 Department of Energy Fernald Visitors Center Role:PI $239,300.00 Closed Level:Federal

Grant: #SRS 005517 Investigators:Hancock, John 01-16-2008 -01-31-2009 Steed Hammond Paul Inc. Interdisciplinary Studio: Housing and Community for Aging Baby Boomers Role:PI $46,386.00 Closed Level:Industry

Grant: #BP-50135-09 Investigators:Hancock, John 03-01-2009 -06-30-2010 National Endowment for the Humanities The Ancient Ohio Trail Role:PI $40,000.00 Closed Level:Federal

Grant: #09-041 Investigators:Hancock, John; Tankersley, Kenneth 03-01-2009 -04-30-2010 National Endowment for the Humanities The Ancient Ohio Trail Role:PI $15,000.00 Closed Level:Federal

Grant: #DCA-Miami Whitewater Visitors Center Investigators:Hancock, John 05-01-2009 -12-31-2009 Hamilton County Park District Miami Whitewater Visitors Center Role:PI $15,000.00 Closed Level:Local Government

Grant: #SRA-Jefferson Poplar Forest Investigators:Hancock, John 12-01-2009 -09-30-2010 Corporation for Jefferson's Poplar Forest Jefferson Poplar Forest Role:PI $15,000.00 Active Level:Private Non-Profit

Grant: #60025107 / RF01218753 / NEH G150275-10 Investigators:Hancock, John 09-01-2010 -12-31-2013 National Endowment for the Humanities The Ancient Ohio Trail: A Media-enhanced Cultural Heritage Experience Role:PI $159,203.00 Active Level:Federal

Grant: #SRS 007868 Investigators:Hancock, John; Meyer, Benjamin 11-01-2011 -03-15-2014 Corporation for Jefferson's Poplar Forest Jefferson's Poplar Forest Phase II Role:Collaborator $24,050.00 Active Level:Private Non-Profit

Grant: #SRS 008382 Investigators:Hancock, John 12-01-2012 -10-31-2013 Cincinnati Museum Center CMC: Newtown Firehouse Exhibit Role:PI $27,316.00 Active Level:Private Non-Profit

Grant: #P14PX00085 Investigators:Hancock, John 12-01-2013 -10-31-2014 National Park Service Hopewell Culture National Historical Park: Reality Imagery for Trail Interpretation Role:PI $26,607.00 Awarded Level:Federal

Grant: #Sponsored Research Agreement Investigators:Hancock, John 03-15-2014 -10-31-2014 Ohio Historical Society UNESCO Web Portal Role:PI $15,000.00 Awarded Level:Private Non-Profit

Grant: #OHC 010086-002 Investigators:Hancock, John 09-01-2015 -03-31-2017 Ohio History Connection Ohio History Connection: World Heritage Ohio Role:PI $29,276.00 Awarded Level:Private Non-Profit