Ron Pinhasi

Ron Pinhasi is a Professor at the Faculty of Life Sciences, Department of Evolutionary Anthropology. His career spans interdisciplinary research in ancient DNA, population genetics, and bioarchaeology, focusing on human prehistory and evolutionary dynamics.

• Fields of Interest: Ancient DNA, population genetics, evolutionary anthropology, bioarchaeology, genetic history, prehistoric archaeology

Research Trends in his 206 publications and 7 projects revolve around genetic continuity in prehistoric populations, admixture landscapes, and methodological innovations in aDNA recovery. His work bridges archaeology with genomics, particularly in the Carpathian Basin, Mediterranean, and Iron Age Europe.

Scientific Awards

• Die Presse Austrian of the Year Award (nominee, 2022)
• Fabio Frassetto Prize (2017)
• UCC Presidential Early Career Academic Achievement Award (2010)

Pinhasi has delivered 30 speeches and consulting engagements (e.g., ERC evaluations) and collaborates globally on ancient DNA projects across Europe, Asia, and Africa.