Sam Moore

Roles & Affiliations: Sam Moore is an Assistant Lecturer in Archaeology at the Department of Environmental Science, Athlone Technology University (ATU) Sligo. He also serves as Principal Investigator at the Centre for Environmental Research Innovation and Sustainability (CERIS). His work is deeply rooted in the Carrowkeel Passage Tomb Complex in County Sligo, Ireland, a central focus of his research.

Research Interests: Moore specializes in mortuary practices, Neolithic archaeology, and the analysis of human remains. His work explores themes such as postmortem processing, population dynamics, and the cultural significance of passage tombs. He combines bioarchaeological methods with historical excavation data to reconstruct prehistoric societies and their ritual practices.

Research Trends: His publications between 2014–2018 emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to understanding funerary rituals, the chronology of passage tombs, and the reinterpretation of historical excavation records. His work bridges archaeology with osteoarchaeology, contributing to debates on prehistoric social structures and burial practices.

Awards & Metrics: While no formal awards are listed, his research has garnered significant attention, reflected in an h-index of 4 and over 37 citations. His work is widely cited in peer-reviewed journals and referenced in academic platforms like Mendeley and Wikipedia.

Labs & Teams: Moore leads research initiatives at CERIS, focusing on environmental and archaeological sustainability. His collaborative projects involve multidisciplinary teams studying Ireland’s prehistoric heritage.