Joaquin Rafael Jimenez Puerto

Joaquin Rafael Jimenez Puerto is a senior researcher at the Universitat de València, affiliated with the Faculty of Geography and History, Department of Prehistory. He is a member of the PREMEDOC research group, which specializes in the Prehistory of the Western Mediterranean. His academic work is deeply rooted in understanding prehistoric social structures and human interactions during the late prehistoric periods.

His research focuses on prehistoric archaeology, particularly the analysis of social networks in Neolithic and Chalcolithic societies of the Western Mediterranean. Key areas of interest include settlement patterns, cultural connectivity, and the dynamics of prehistoric communities. His doctoral work has laid the foundation for ongoing studies in how ancient societies were interconnected across regions.

The research group PREMEDOC, in which he is actively involved, promotes interdisciplinary approaches to Mediterranean prehistory, combining archaeological data with network analysis and spatial modeling. This innovative methodology enhances the understanding of human behavior in pre-literate societies.

He was awarded his PhD by the Universitat de València in 2022 with the thesis titled Conectando con el pasado. Redes sociales en la prehistoria reciente, supervised by Dr. Joan Bernabeu Aubán and Dr. Teresa Orozco Köhler. This work represents a significant contribution to the study of social complexity in prehistoric Iberia.

As a senior researcher in the PROMETEO program, he contributes to regional scientific advancement in archaeology. His role includes mentoring emerging researchers and participating in collaborative archaeological projects. While no formal list of advisees is provided, his supervisory role in doctoral research indicates active engagement in academic training.