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apl. Prof. Dr. habil. Thomas Seifert is an extraordinary professor in the Professorship for Mineral Deposits and Petrology at the Faculty of Geosciences, Geotechnics and Mining of Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg. His academic career spans over three decades with significant contributions to economic geology and mineral deposit research. Since 2011, he has served as an apl. Professor for Geology and Metallogeny of mineral resource deposits, and since 2012 has been in charge of the Professorship for Lagerstättenlehre (mineral deposit science) and Petrology at TUBAF. Seifert's research focuses on metallogeny of Sn-W-Mo-Li-In polymetallic deposits, hydrothermal Au and Ag polymetallic mineralization, Archaean Lithium-Cesium-Tantalum pegmatites, petrology of lamprophyres and related rocks, and Large Igneous Provinces. His work bridges theoretical understanding with practical mineral exploration, particularly for critical raw materials essential for modern technology. His extensive field experience includes research in Germany, Australia, Zimbabwe, Russia, China, Canada, and the United States. His recent publications demonstrate a strong emphasis on critical metal exploration, particularly tin, lithium, indium, and other strategic elements. His research combines detailed mineralogical, geochemical, and geochronological studies to understand the formation processes of economically important deposits. The articles reveal his expertise in both European Variscan deposits and Archaean cratonic settings, with particular attention to the Erzgebirge region of Germany and comparable deposits worldwide. Seifert has received the Julius-Weisbach-Preis in 2009, recognizing his contributions to geoscience. He maintains active memberships in key professional societies including the Society of Economic Geologists (since 1996), International Association for the Genesis of Ore Deposits (since 1993), and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Geowissenschaften (since 2002). His collaborative research extends across international boundaries, working with institutions in Australia, Zimbabwe, Czech Republic, Sweden, and other countries. His work on iron oxide-apatite deposits, critical metal enrichment in skarn systems, and Ni-Cu-PGE sulfide mineralization demonstrates the breadth of his research interests and their relevance to modern mineral exploration challenges.

• Metallogeny of Sn-W-Mo-Li-In polymetallic deposits
• Metallogeny of hydrothermal Au and Ag polymetallic mineralization
• Metallogeny of Archaean Lithium-Cesium-Tantalum pegmatites
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Wiebke Kirleis is Professor for Environmental Archaeology and Archaeobotany at the Institute for Pre- and Protohistory, Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel (CAU). She has held this position since May 2014 and was previously a junior professor at the same university from 2008 to 2014. She is actively involved in major interdisciplinary research projects, including the Cluster of Excellence ROOTS and the Collaborative Research Centre 1266 'Scales of Transformation', where she serves as co-speaker and technical platform speaker. PhD in Natural Sciences, University of Göttingen (2002) Diploma in Biology, University of Göttingen (1998) Studies in Botany, Anthropology, and Environmental History, University of Göttingen (1990–1998) Wiebke Kirleis' research centers on the interaction between humans and plants during the late Pleistocene and Holocene, with a focus on plant economy, domestication, agricultural development, and landscape transformation. Her work explores how wild and cultivated plants were used for nutrition, ritual, and technical purposes, and how agricultural innovations such as ploughing and manuring impacted Central European landscapes. She has a strong geographical focus on Northern and Central Germany, Southeastern Europe, the Near and Middle East, and Southeast and East Asia, particularly Indonesia. Her methodological expertise includes archaeobotany (analysis of charred and waterlogged plant remains), palynology (pollen and spore analysis from sediment cores), and anthracology (study of charcoal remains). Her recent research includes studies on broomcorn millet diffusion, early farming in Scandinavia and Russia, and plant use in Bronze Age settlements across Europe and Turkey. She leads and collaborates on numerous interdisciplinary projects, emphasizing the integration of botanical data into broader archaeological narratives. Her publications reflect a consistent trend in environmental archaeology, focusing on plant domestication, agricultural transitions, and human-induced landscape change. Keywords across her recent work include archaeobotany, palynology, Neolithic and Bronze Age subsistence, and environmental reconstruction. Her research spans subfields such as food security, cultural transmission of plant use, early monumentality, and socio-economic aspects of prehistoric agriculture. Board member, Cluster of Excellence ROOTS Co-speaker, CRC 1266 'Scales of Transformation' Speaker, ROOTS Technical Platform Board member, Johanna-Mestorf-Akademie Chair, Scientific Advisory Board, Dithmarschen Stone Age Park (since 2023) Full member, German Archaeological Institute (DAI) Elected member, Commission for Archaeology of Non-European Cultures (KAAK) Wiebke Kirleis has supervised numerous research projects funded by the DFG and other agencies, including the Graduate School 'Human Development in Landscapes'. She has advised students and collaborated internationally with institutions in Italy, Norway, Indonesia, and Australia. Her leadership roles in academic self-administration include serving on planning, budget, and equality committees at CAU Kiel. She is committed to science communication, having launched the digital exhibition 'Alles bleibt anders' and produced educational films on archaeobotany. She is also involved in mentoring female postdocs through the via:mento program. She leads the archaeobotanical component in the 'Superfood' module of the SFB 1266 digital exhibition and is actively involved in the ROOTS Cluster’s Subcluster 'Dietary ROOTS'. Her lab and research team operate within the Institute for Pre- and Protohistory, contributing to the university’s strong focus on interdisciplinary landscape archaeology.

• Environmental Archaeology
• Archaeobotany
• Palynology
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Dr. Axel Lubk is a Group Leader at the Institute for Solid State Research (IFW Dresden) , specializing in advanced electron microscopy techniques for materials science. His research spans four key areas: (1) TEM method development (high-resolution imaging, tomography, holography, and in-situ techniques), (2) charge particle optics and scattering theory , (3) magnetic nanotextures (domain walls, skyrmions), and (4) plasmonics (mode hybridization in heterogeneous structures and semiconductor heterostructures). Dr. Lubk’s work focuses on three-dimensional magnetic texture analysis using electron holography and tomography, particularly in systems like skyrmion tubes , FeGe , and Cr2O3 thin films . He has pioneered techniques for vector-field electron tomography and phase retrieval under varying boundary conditions, advancing nanoscale magnetic imaging. His recent studies include plasmonic properties in AgAu nanosphere chains , thermoelectric multilayer systems , and topological insulators like NiRh2Sb and TaTMTe4 . Dr. Lubk has published extensively in high-impact journals such as Nature Communications and Advanced Materials , with a focus on TEM instrumentation and quantitative analysis . He frequently presents at international conferences like the International Microscopy Congress and European School of Magnetism , emphasizing applications in spintronics , quantum materials , and nanostructured systems . His contributions to holographic vector-field electron tomography and machine learning for spectrum-image data have set new standards in electron microscopy.

• Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) Method Development
• Charge Particle Optics and Scattering Theory
• Magnetic Nanotextures
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Andreas Oschlies is a Professor of Marine Biogeochemical Modeling at GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel, where he leads the Biogeochemical Modeling Research Unit. He has held faculty positions since 2006 at GEOMAR and previously at the National Oceanography Centre Southampton. His research spans ocean carbon and oxygen cycles, climate change impacts, and marine carbon dioxide removal (CDR), with a strong emphasis on Earth system modeling and biogeochemical processes. His primary research interests include marine biogeochemical modeling, ocean deoxygenation, climate engineering, carbon dioxide removal, ocean modeling, and the marine nitrogen cycle. His work integrates numerical modeling, data assimilation, and interdisciplinary policy-relevant science to assess climate intervention strategies and their biogeochemical consequences. The 15 most recent articles highlight a strong focus on marine carbon dioxide removal, particularly ocean alkalinity enhancement and artificial upwelling, as well as ocean deoxygenation, carbon cycle feedbacks, and Earth system modeling. His publications frequently appear in high-impact journals such as Nature Communications , Environmental Research Letters , and Biogeosciences , reflecting a consistent trend toward understanding climate intervention technologies and their environmental trade-offs. Scientific Awards: Georg-Wüst Preis (2011) Andreas Oschlies has played key advisory and leadership roles in national and international scientific initiatives. He has coordinated the DAM Research Mission 'Marine Carbon sinks in Decarbonization Pathways', the Global Ocean Oxygen Decade (GOOD) under the UN Ocean Decade, and the European Marine Board Working Group on Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal. He was coordinator of the DFG SPP 1689 on Climate Engineering and has served on scientific advisory boards for institutions including the Leibniz Institute for Baltic Sea Research and the Institute for Chemistry and Biology of the Sea. He has also co-edited journals such as Ocean Modelling and JAMES , underscoring his influence in the modeling community. He leads a major research unit at GEOMAR focused on developing and applying biogeochemical models to study ocean-climate interactions. His team works on data assimilation, parameter optimization, and the representation of mixing processes in numerical models, contributing to global efforts in climate prediction and carbon cycle assessment.

• Marine Biogeochemical Modeling
• Ocean Carbon Cycle
• Ocean Deoxygenation
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Chiara Levato is a Research Fellow at the Department of Mining Archaeology, Deutsches Bergbau-Museum Bochum, affiliated with Ruhr-Universität Bochum where she pursues doctoral studies. Her academic foundation includes an MA in Humanities from Università degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro (2012), specializing in prehistoric iron oxide mining. She maintains active fieldwork involvement, notably with the Grotta della Monaca Research Mission in Italy. Her research examines Paleolithic mining practices through archaeometric approaches. Primary interests include: Ochre extraction methodologies in prehistoric Europe Functional analysis of macrolithic mining tools via use-wear traces Iron oxide/hydroxide exploitation in Mediterranean contexts Paleolithic technological systems in mining contexts Publications consistently address prehistoric mining archaeology, focusing on Italian and Greek sites. Her work integrates microscopic analysis, archaeological survey data, and comparative studies of mining techniques across Mediterranean cultures, establishing patterns of resource exploitation from the Copper Age to the Upper Paleolithic. Current projects include the functional analysis of tools from Tzines (Thasos, Greece), employing experimental archaeology to reconstruct Paleolithic hematite mining processes. She collaborates with international teams, including UMR 8215 – Trajectoires at Nanterre, France.

• Archaeology
• Prehistory
• Mining Archaeology
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Alexandra Pesch is a Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Baltic and Scandinavian Archaeology (ZBSA) and Associate Professor at the Christian-Albrechts-University of Kiel, Faculty of Philosophy, affiliated with the Institute of Prehistory and Early History and the Institute of Scandinavian Studies, Frisian Studies and General Linguistics. She holds a venia legendi in Prehistoric and Early History Archaeology and Old Norse Philology and was appointed as an extraordinary professor in 2020. Her research focuses on archaeological imagery, particularly the interpretation of Germanic and Viking visual culture from the first millennium AD. She specializes in gold bracteates, gold neck collars (guldhalskragar), gold foil figures (guldgubbar), picture stones, and runestones, analyzing their symbolic meanings and role in elite communication and religious practices. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates archaeological evidence with Old Norse textual sources and philology. The trends in her recent publications reveal a sustained focus on the iconography and symbolism of Migration Period art, particularly goldwork. She investigates the continuity of Germanic artistic traditions into the early medieval period, the function of divine and elite imagery, and the social mechanisms behind artistic production. Her work often challenges popular misconceptions, such as the so-called 'Viking compass' (Vegvisir), and critically examines the modern reception and misuse of ancient symbols. Oscar Montelius Medal by Svenska Fornminnesföreningen, October 2016 Alexandra Pesch has supervised numerous research projects and workshops, often in collaboration with international scholars. She is a member of several academic boards, including the Scientific Advisory Board of the DFG Specialized Information Service Northern Europe and the Monument Council of the State of Schleswig-Holstein. She has not received specific grant mentions in the text but her long-term employment and project leadership imply sustained funding. She has edited multiple conference volumes and contributed extensively to academic discourse. She leads research at the ZBSA, particularly within the thematic area of 'Mensch und Artefakt' (Human and Artefact), and has continued the scholarly legacy of Karl Hauck on bracteate research. Her work is central to the Johanna Mestorf Academy at CAU Kiel, and she is involved in the Schleswig Section of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society and the International Saxon Symposium.

• Archaeological Image Science
• Visual Culture
• Human-Animal Studies
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Prof. Dr. Gisela Grupe is a faculty member at LMU Munich, specializing in anthropology, environmental history, archaeometry, and biological trace science. Her research integrates isotopic analysis with bioarchaeology to study human and animal mobility, diet, and provenance in historical contexts. Key projects include leadership in the DFG Research Group FOR 1670 on Transalpine mobility and culture transfer. Collaborations span institutions in Germany, Lithuania, France, USA, and Italy, focusing on Bronze/Iron Age Mongolia, Roman archaeology, and medieval mining regions. Her recent publications emphasize multi-isotope methodologies (strontium, oxygen, lead) for provenance analysis, cremation studies, and paleoenvironmental reconstruction. Collaborative work with the Bavarian Academy of Sciences and international universities underscores her interdisciplinary approach. Her research extends to ethical considerations in the treatment of archaeological human remains, reflecting broader societal and historical contexts.

• Anthropology
• Environmental History
• Archaeometry
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Elena Favaro is a Research Fellow at the European Space Agency (ESA), specializing in planetary science with a focus on aeolian geomorphology. She utilizes geographic information systems and high-resolution imagery to study landforms (yardangs, periodic bedrock ridges) and bedforms (megaripples, dunes, transverse aeolian ridges) on Earth and Mars, with current emphasis on Oxia Planum—the designated 2030 landing site for ESA's ExoMars Rosalind Franklin rover mission. Her research reconstructs Martian climatic history through analysis of aeolian features using remote sensing, 3D image analysis, and GIS. Key interests include landscape evolution, sediment transport processes, and wind dynamics, with specific focus on how yardangs, periodic bedrock ridges, and dust devils record past and present environmental conditions. Current work integrates deep learning for terrain classification to support mission planning at Oxia Planum. Recent publications reveal concentrated research on Oxia Planum, featuring high-resolution geological mapping, wind regime modeling, and classification of aeolian bedforms. Studies emphasize periodic bedrock ridges as paleowind indicators, secondary cratering for stratigraphic dating, and megaripple architecture for sediment transport analysis. This work provides critical context for rover operations by linking surface features to ancient climate conditions and contemporary aeolian processes.

• Planetary Science
• Aeolian Geomorphology
• Mars Geology
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Rüdiger Schmitt is a Professor of Old Testament Studies at the University of Münster's Faculty of Protestant Theology. He serves as a mentor at the Graduate School of the Cluster of Excellence "Religion and Politics in the Cultures of Premodernity and Modernity" and is a member of the Board of the Graduate School. His academic career spans over three decades with significant contributions to the fields of biblical archaeology, religious history, and the study of ancient rituals. Professor Schmitt's educational background includes: Habilitation in Old Testament Studies at the University of Münster (2004) Doctorate in Theology from the University of Groningen, Netherlands (1994) Studies in Protestant Theology, Ancient Oriental Studies, and Egyptology at universities in Frankfurt am Main and Hamburg, earning his Master of Theology from the University of Hamburg (1990) His primary research interests focus on the archaeology and religious history of ancient Israel, with particular expertise in magic, divination, and ritual practices in the Old Testament. Professor Schmitt has made significant contributions to understanding household religion in ancient Israel and the Levant, examining how religious practices were integrated into daily domestic life through material evidence. His work on West Semitic epigraphy and theophoric personal names provides valuable insights into cultural and religious connections across the ancient Near East. He has also extensively studied the reception history of war texts in the Old Testament, exploring how these texts have been interpreted throughout history, including Thomas Müntzer's interpretation of the Book of Daniel. Professor Schmitt's extensive publication record demonstrates his leadership in examining the intersection of material culture and religious practice in ancient Israel. His recent work shows a growing interest in the embodiment of religious practices, pandemic theology in ancient contexts, and the material evidence of mourning and grief rituals. His scholarship consistently bridges textual analysis with archaeological evidence, providing a more comprehensive understanding of ancient religious life. Among his notable recognitions: Harris Distinguished Visiting Professorship at Dartmouth College (2010) Professor Schmitt has mentored numerous doctoral students including Julia Arnkens, Jonas Derichs, Katharina Fockenbrock, Anna-Sophie Haake, Franziska Kleybolte, Verena Mildner, Florian Neitmann, and Hildegard Poeschel. His leadership extends to directing research projects B3-3 "Conflict and Ritual in the Old Testament and its Environment" and D2-9 "The Reception of the Book of Daniel by Thomas Müntzer" (until 2018). He has served as Treasurer of the European Association for Biblical Studies (2004-2012) and is actively involved with several scholarly organizations including the Society of Biblical Literature and the American Schools of Oriental Research. As a principal investigator in the Cluster of Excellence, Professor Schmitt contributes to the Theory Platform "Conflict Research Cloud" focusing on "Religious Mobilization and De-Institutionalization." His current research continues to explore the complex relationship between religious diversity and legal-political unity in ancient contexts, with implications for understanding contemporary religious dynamics.

• Archaeology of Ancient Israel
• Religious History of Ancient Israel
• Magic and Ritual in the Old Testament
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Prof. Dr. Benny Selle is a Professor of Hydrology and Water Protection at the Berlin University of Technology , affiliated with the Department of Civil Engineering and Geoinformation . His research focuses on hydrological system variables , process models , and causal interactions in water quality and management. Education: Diploma in Geography (University of Leipzig, 2001) with minors in Geology and Economics. Doctorate in Soil Physics (University of Bayreuth, 2005). Habilitation in Mathematics and Natural Sciences (University of Tübingen, 2014). Re-habilitation in Agriculture, Civil Engineering and Environment (University of Rostock, 2024). Research Interests include dissolved organic carbon mobilization , contamination processes in water bodies , and innovative water management solutions . His work often integrates bottom-up/top-down modeling approaches to address ecological and social relevance of hydrological relationships. Committee Activities: Active member of the Catchment Hydrology committee (European Geoscience Union, since 2008). Member of the Commission for the Opinion on Appointment Procedures at Berlin Tech (since 2017). Associate Editor of Hydrology and Water Management (HyWa) (since 2018). Member of the working group Deadwood in Water Management (DWA AG GB 2.20, since 2019). Member of the Academic Senate (Berlin Tech, since 2021). Teaching Philosophy emphasizes independent learning , student discussion , and supporting diverse academic potentials . He supervises theses on topics such as urban water management , cleaning urban drains , and remediation of contaminated sites . Professional Experience spans institutions like the University of Bayreuth , WESS (Tübingen) , and University of Potsdam , with a career in Australia as a Hydrologist & Systems Modeller (2005-2010).

• Hydrology
• Water Protection
• Soil Hydrology
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mariana Calin is a researcher at the Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research Dresden (IFW Dresden) in the Department of Chemistry of functional materials. With over 104 journal publications and 72 invited talks worldwide through 2025, she is a recognized expert in metallic biomaterials, particularly focusing on titanium-based alloys for medical applications. Her work bridges fundamental materials science with practical biomedical engineering challenges. Dr. Calin's research focuses on metallic materials for biomedical applications , with particular expertise in low modulus beta-type Ti-based alloys , biomaterials for hard-tissue implant applications , metallic glasses and nanostructured alloys , and ni-free Ti-based shape memory alloys . Her work addresses critical challenges in orthopedic and dental implants, particularly the mismatch between bone and traditional metallic implants, and the problem of implant-associated infections. She develops novel alloys with reduced elastic modulus to prevent stress shielding while incorporating antibacterial elements like gallium and copper. Analysis of Dr. Calin's recent publications (2020-2025) reveals a strong focus on gallium-containing titanium alloys with antibacterial properties, surface modification techniques for improved biocompatibility, and the development of metallic glasses for biomedical applications. Her research shows a clear trend toward creating 'smart' biomaterials that actively prevent infection while maintaining excellent mechanical properties for load-bearing applications. She has pioneered work on beta-type titanium alloys with gallium additions that demonstrate both antibacterial properties and suitable mechanical characteristics for orthopedic implants. Dr. Calin has been actively involved in significant European research projects including BIOREMIA (H2020-MSCA-ITN) - 'BIOfilm-REsistant Materials for hard tissue Implant Applications' and BioTiNet (FP7-MC-ITN) - 'Academic-Industrial Initial Training Network on Innovative Biocompatible Titanium-base Structures for Orthopaedics'. These projects have provided substantial funding for her research and supported numerous early-career researchers. She frequently collaborates with international institutions and industry partners to translate laboratory discoveries into potential clinical applications. At IFW Dresden, Dr. Calin works within the biomaterials research group, collaborating with scientists from various disciplines to develop next-generation metallic biomaterials. Her laboratory focuses on alloy design, processing (including additive manufacturing), comprehensive characterization, and biological testing of novel metallic biomaterials. Recent work has expanded into developing MRI-compatible metallic glasses with ultralow magnetic susceptibility, opening new possibilities for miniaturized implants that won't interfere with medical imaging.

• Metallic materials for biomedical applications
• Low modulus beta-type Ti-based alloys
• Biomaterials for hard-tissue implant applications
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Professor John Danesh is a distinguished academic at the University of Cambridge, serving as Professor of Epidemiology and Medicine and Head of the Department of Public Health and Primary Care since 2001. He directs the British Heart Foundation's Cardiovascular Epidemiology Unit and leads the Health Data Research UK Cambridge Hub, a consortium comprising the Wellcome Sanger Institute, EMBL-EBI, the University of Cambridge, and its hospitals. His work integrates cardiovascular epidemiology with genomic research to understand disease mechanisms and improve prediction and treatment. John Danesh's research focuses on discovery genomics and cardiovascular genetics, therapeutic target prioritization, international vascular health, screening and risk prediction, systems genomics, and blood donor health. His work has pioneered integrative population approaches to understand coronary heart disease, demonstrating causal roles for interleukin-6 signaling, IL-1 signaling, and triglyceride-mediated pathways. He has led major international collaborations including the Emerging Risk Factors Collaboration (2.5 million participants) and the EPIC-CVD consortium (520,000 participants). Danesh's research portfolio shows a strong emphasis on large-scale genomic and epidemiological studies. His recent work explores genetic determinants of cardiovascular disease, metabolic biomarkers, risk prediction models, and population health in diverse settings including South Asia. His team utilizes innovative approaches like Mendelian randomization and systems genomics to uncover causal relationships and potential therapeutic targets. Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences NIHR Senior Investigator British Heart Foundation Professorship European Research Council Advanced Investigator Award Fellow of the Faculty of Public Health, London Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of London Professor Danesh has been instrumental in creating major bioresources that benefit both UK and international research communities, including the 50,000-participant INTERVAL study, the 30,000-participant COMPARE study, and large-scale studies in Bangladesh and Pakistan recruiting over 100,000 participants. His leadership in "team science" has fostered international collaborations involving hundreds of researchers across dozens of countries. As Director of HDR UK Cambridge, Danesh leads initiatives that combine cardiovascular epidemiology with genomic research to understand disease at a deeper biological level. His work aims to improve prediction of disease onset and progression, enable tailored medicines for disease subtypes, and predict patient responses to treatments.

• Cardiovascular Epidemiology
• Genomics
• Cardiovascular Genetics
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Dr. Mateo González Vázquez is a Research Fellow in the Department of Ancient History at the Faculty of History and Cultural Studies, University of Trier, Germany. He holds a PhD from Universitat de Barcelona and contributes to European research projects under Prof. Christoph Schäfer, specializing in the socioeconomic transformation of Iberia during Roman conquest. His academic credentials include: PhD in History (2019) from Universitat de Barcelona on "Food Storage among the Iberians of the Iron Age North-West Mediterranean" Master of Philosophy in Greek and Roman History (2012-2014) from University of Oxford Bachelor's in History (2008-2012) from Universitat de Barcelona, earning Spain’s National Award for Excellence in Academic Performance (1st Prize in Arts and Humanities) His research centers on Ancient Economic History, Roman Colonialism, and Iron Age Iberian Peninsula studies, with emphasis on rural landscapes, food storage systems, and socioeconomic dynamics in colonial contact zones. He integrates archaeological fieldwork with textual analysis to examine provincial integration in the Roman Empire, particularly examining how indigenous communities adapted to Roman administration through material culture and settlement patterns. Recent publications reveal a methodological focus on ceramic analysis (especially dolia) and rural landscape transformation, demonstrating how food production/storage systems reflect broader socioeconomic shifts during Roman provincialization. His work increasingly employs network analysis to map trade routes and consumption patterns across the Mediterranean. Key recognitions include: Spain’s National Award for Excellence in Academic Performance Obra Social “la Caixa” Foundation Graduate Fellowship Dr. González Vázquez leads fieldwork at Empúries and Turó de Vilanera as Co-PI of "Paisajes de contacto y comunidades rurales" (2022-present), while contributing to maritime trade simulations under Prof. Schäfer's "Maritime Verbindungen" project. His collaborative work with CEIPAC and UBICS centers on interprovincial relations in the Roman Empire, particularly food production networks between Baetica and Tarraconensis. Though not currently supervising students, his course "From Iberia to Hispania" trains next-generation scholars in Roman provincial formation. He directs excavations at key Iberian sites including Muntanya Rodona and Les Corts, working with multidisciplinary teams to reconstruct settlement hierarchies and resource management systems in Greek-Iberian contact zones through stratigraphic analysis and material culture studies.

• Ancient Economic History
• Roman Colonialism
• Iron Age on the Iberian Peninsula
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Dr. Bruno Biermann is a Research Associate and PostDoc Assistant at the Old Testament Seminar of the University of Münster, where he has been conducting research since September 2024. He is currently pursuing his Habilitation on 'Ritualisierte Neuordnungen: Zur Dynamik königlicher Rituale in Literatur und Geschichte des Alten Israel' at the same institution. Education: He completed his doctoral studies at the University of Bern (2020-2024) with a dissertation titled 'Stamp Seals as Prism for the Gender History of the Southern Levant,' earning summa cum laude distinction. His theological education includes an MA equivalent in Protestant Theology (2020) with studies at Erlangen, Münster, Basel, and Tübingen, complemented by specialized coursework in Islamic Theology at Münster (2017-2018) and an ecumenical study year at the Near East School of Theology in Beirut. Research Focus: Biermann's interdisciplinary research bridges archaeology, biblical studies, and gender theory. His primary investigations examine: Iconographic representations in Levantine and Ancient Near Eastern material culture Gender construction through archaeological artifacts like stamp seals Ritual dynamics in ancient Israelite literature Application of feminist and queer theory to biblical exegesis Deconstruction of binary frameworks in archaeological interpretation Publications: His recent scholarly output demonstrates a consistent focus on gender archaeology and Levantine material culture, with publications in journals like Near Eastern Archaeology and Die Welt des Orients . His works frequently challenge traditional dichotomies through innovative analyses of archaeological artifacts in dialogue with biblical texts. Awards and Recognition: Helga-Weippert-Preis for outstanding dissertation (2024) Marcia and Oded Borowski Research Fellowship at Albright Institute (2024) Sean W. Dever Memorial Prize for archaeological research (2022) EABS Student Prize in Hebrew Bible studies (2021) Hanna Jursch Nachwuchspreis for theological research (2020) Academic Leadership: Biermann coordinates the SNF SINERGIA Project 'Stamp Seals from the Southern Levant' and leads a research project on gender and literary practices in Iron Age societies. He serves on steering committees for the Society of Biblical Literature and European Association of Biblical Studies, and co-edits the journal Lectio Difficilior .

• Iconography of the Levant and Ancient Near East
• Gender History and Archaeology
• Rituals and Ritual Theory
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Dr. Jan De Graaf is a historian specializing in post-war European social and political movements, affiliated with the Institute for Social Movements at Ruhr University Bochum. He holds a PhD from the University of Portsmouth (2015) and conducted postdoctoral research at the Catholic University of Leuven (2015–2019). His work focuses on wildcat strikes, socialist party dynamics, and Cold War-era labor movements across East and West Europe. Research interests include the socio-political reconstruction of Europe after 1945, transnational socialist cooperation, and the interplay between labor protests and state policies. He has received grants from the Society for the Study of French History, the German Historical Institute in Warsaw, and the German Mining Museum in Bochum. In 2019, he was awarded the prestigious Sofja Kovalevskaja Prize, enabling him to establish a research group analyzing postwar efforts to build egalitarian societies. His publications explore topics such as worker protests in coal mining regions, Italian and Polish socialist strategies, and comparative analyses of social democracy models. Key themes include labor militancy, ideological divides between East and West, and the contested meanings of 'free labor' in post-war contexts.

• Post-War European History
• Labor Movements
• Socialist Politics
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