Alexandra Anders

Alexandra Anders is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Archaeological Sciences, Faculty of Humanities, Eötvös Loránd University. She serves as Head of Department and Lecturer in the Department of Archaeometry, Archaeological Heritage and Methodology.

• Specializes in Neolithic Europe, particularly the Carpathian Basin
• Expertise in ancient DNA analysis and isotope studies
• Focus on social structures, cattle husbandry, and mortuary practices
• Active in international academic collaboration (EAA, conferences)

Recent research includes genetic diversity in Neolithic communities, mobility patterns, and cultural interactions across Central/Eastern Europe. Her methodological contributions to ancient DNA extraction from teeth and auditory ossicles enhance bioarchaeological studies.

Key publication themes: Neolithic settlements (Polgár-Csőszhalom), prehistoric health (tuberculosis), and material culture analysis (pottery, figurines).