Ana Drob

Ana Drob is a Researcher at the ARHEOINVEST Center within the Department of Exact and Natural Sciences at the Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iași. Her work focuses on prehistoric archaeology and archaeometry, with expertise in ceramic analysis, interdisciplinary techniques, and artifact authentication. She has conducted fieldwork at numerous archaeological sites across Romania, specializing in Bronze Age pottery technologies, raw material sourcing, and functional use studies.

Her doctoral research centered on the interdisciplinary investigation of prehistoric pottery using advanced methods such as Optical Microscopy (OM), Scanning Electron Microscopy with Energy-Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (SEM-EDX), µFT-IR spectroscopy, and ThermoGravimetric Analysis/Differential Thermal Analysis (TGA/DTA). This work emphasized understanding ceramic production techniques, firing processes, and container functionality in the East-Carpathian region.

Recent articles highlight her contributions to AI-driven artifact authentication, Bronze Age ceramic technologies, and non-invasive analysis of metal objects. She has explored topics such as pigment analysis in miniature vessels, interdisciplinary approaches to fragmented archaeological finds, and experimental kiln reconstruction to replicate Chalcolithic pottery production.

While no scientific awards are explicitly noted, her research reflects a commitment to advancing archaeological methodologies. Her work has implications for cultural heritage preservation, historical authenticity verification, and understanding prehistoric technological innovations. She collaborates with the ARHEOINVEST Center on projects involving Cucuteni culture settlements and medieval numismatic studies.