Jennifer Jones

Jennifer Jones is a Senior Lecturer in Archaeology at the University of Central Lancashire, specializing in archaeological science with a focus on human-animal-environment interactions. Her research employs stable isotope analysis and biomolecular techniques to reconstruct past diets, animal management strategies, and environmental changes. She has conducted fieldwork and analyses in Spain, Scotland, and Jordan, examining topics ranging from Neanderthal adaptations to Norse husbandry practices.

• University: University of Central Lancashire
• Research Interests: Stable isotopes, environmental archaeology, Palaeolithic subsistence strategies
• Key Projects: Middle-Upper Palaeolithic transition in Spain, North Atlantic insular economies, Neolithization processes

Her work integrates zooarchaeology, isotopic analyses, and environmental proxies to explore long-term human-environment dynamics. Recent studies include environmental reconstructions from Spanish cave sites (El Mirón, El Castillo) and investigations into dietary shifts among early farmers in Atlantic archipelagos.

Viewed as a leading figure in biomolecular archaeology, her contributions bridge traditional field methods with cutting-edge analytical techniques, offering insights into prehistoric resilience strategies and ecological interactions.