Elizabeth M. Greene

Elizabeth M. Greene is an Associate Professor in the Department of Classical Studies at the University of Western Ontario, holding the Canada Research Chair in Roman Archaeology. Her research focuses on Roman provincial material culture and history, particularly through the lens of the Roman military frontiers in Britain.

• PhD in Classics from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (2011)
• MA from Tufts University
• BA from Boston University

Greene's research spans multiple interconnected areas:

• Roman military communities and family structures
• Archaeological leather and footwear analysis
• Latin epigraphy and documentary evidence
• Cultural exchange in frontier regions
• Gender roles in military contexts

Her recent publications examine:

• Chemical degradation of archaeological leather
• 3D imaging of Roman footwear
• Gender representation in Trajan's Column
• Military diploma analysis
• Industrial complexes at Vindolanda

Greene has received recognition for her work, including:

• Best Poster Award at AIA Annual Meeting (2024)
• Leadership in the Vindolanda Archaeological Leather Project