Felicitas Hopf

Dr. Felicitas Hopf is affiliated with the School of Culture, History & Language at Australian National University. Her research focuses on palaeoenvironmental reconstruction, human-environment interactions, and indigenous land management in Australia and the Southern Hemisphere. She has contributed significantly to understanding vegetation dynamics, Holocene ecological changes, and the role of Aboriginal cultural practices in shaping landscapes.

Her work integrates archaeobotanical analysis, sediment studies, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Key research themes include Tasmania's prehistoric migration routes, cultural burning practices, and environmental responses to climatic shifts. Dr. Hopf has co-authored over 20 peer-reviewed publications and maintains an h-index of 9 with 279 citations.

Recent studies highlight the ecological consequences of disrupted indigenous fire regimes and the utility of novel proxies like amberat middens for reconstructing past environments. Her research bridges anthropology, ecology, and geology, addressing both historical and contemporary environmental challenges.