Stephen DeCasien holds a PhD in Anthropology (Nautical Archaeology) from Texas A&M University, specializing in Greek and Roman maritime history and archaeology. His primary research interests focus on ancient naval warfare, warships, and naval rams. Recently, he led an experimental archaeology project that successfully cast the first full-scale naval ram in over 1,500 years using ancient techniques.
He attended the American School of Classical Studies at Athens (ASCSA) as part of the Summer Session group of 2018 and the American Academy in Rome (AAR) as part of the Classical Summer School group of 2022. He has participated in archaeological fieldwork in Greece, Italy, and the United States. He currently runs communications for RPM Nautical Foundation (RPMNF).