Debbie Argue

Dr. Debbie Argue is a Visiting Fellow in the School of Archaeology and Anthropology at the Australian National University (ANU). Her research focuses on human evolution, particularly Homo floresiensis, and involves phylogenetic analysis of Pleistocene hominins. She holds a PhD from ANU (2008) analyzing Early Pleistocene hominin relationships, an MA (2000) on Middle Pleistocene human evolution, and a BA(Hons) (1995) studying Australian Aboriginal prehistory in the Alps region. Her work combines field archaeology with theoretical analysis, including collaborative projects internationally.

Research interests include hominin phylogeny, Homo floresiensis origins, and palaeoanthropological methods. She has published widely on these topics, including a 2022 award-winning book detailing the Homo floresiensis discovery. Awards include the 2022 John Mulvaney Book Award and 2007 Dorothy Cameron Prize.

Dr. Argue advises ANU PhD candidates, teaches bioanthropology, and supports international students. Grants include a 2010-2017 ARC grant ($347k) as Chief Investigator, and a 2016 Cestone Foundation grant ($60k) for Flores research. She has also contributed to heritage assessments post-bushfires and Aboriginal site analysis in Australia.