Fokke Gerritsen

Dr. Fokke Gerritsen is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, specializing in Archaeology of Anatolia and Early Farming Societies. He leads the Barcın Höyük excavations and directs the Netherlands Institute in Turkey (NIT). His roles include teaching, research leadership, and editorial work for journals like Anatolica and Journal of Archaeology in the Low Countries.

Education:

• Ph.D. (cum laude), VU Amsterdam, Prehistory & Archaeology (2001)
• M.A., University of Chicago, Near Eastern Languages & Civilizations (1995)

Research focuses on Neolithic Anatolia, early farming societies, and archaeological fieldwork in Turkey. Key projects include the Barcın Höyük excavations (2007–2015) and studies of Neolithization processes. His work integrates genetics, material culture, and landscape archaeology to understand societal transformations.

Recent articles explore genomic origins of early farmers, kinship patterns in Neolithic Anatolia, and industrial heritage preservation. Notable awards include DJA membership (2005–2015) and the Huibregtsenprijs (2010).

Advising includes supervising Elisha van den Bos's PhD on Neolithization narratives. Grants secured include NWO funding for Barcın excavations and living Neolithization research (2011–2016). NIT fosters Dutch-Turkish academic collaboration through research and education programs.