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Dr. Gabrielle Kremer is a Senior Research Associate and Guest Researcher at the Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW), focusing on provincial Roman archaeology with emphasis on the Danube provinces and Gallia Belgica. She has taught at the University of Vienna since 2001 and coordinates interdisciplinary projects on Roman stone monuments, including the Corpus Signorum Imperii Romani Carnuntum series. Her work bridges epigraphy, sculpture analysis, and funerary architecture studies. Research focuses include: Religious practices in Roman provinces Stone monument provenance and reuse Cultural identity in Noricum and Pannonia Interdisciplinary analysis of Roman material culture Monumental grave architecture in the Treveri region Current projects involve the PolychroMon initiative (2023–2025) analyzing polychromy in Roman monuments and the Accommodation/Living in a Sacred Context study. She co-edited multiple international colloquium proceedings and led the "Religion and Society" working group (2017–2020) at OeAW's Institute for Cultural History of Antiquity.

• Provincial Roman Archaeology
• Danube Provinces Archaeology
• Gallia Belgica Archaeology
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Ass.Prof. Mag. Christian Domenig is an Assistant Professor at the University of Klagenfurt's Institute of History, specializing in Medieval History and Historical Auxiliary Sciences. His research focuses on the Counts of Cilli, medieval social structures, source criticism, and interdisciplinary approaches linking medieval studies with modern media like Star Trek. He holds a doctoral degree from the University of Klagenfurt (2004) and completed diploma studies in History and Media Communication (1999). Education: 1994-1999: Diploma in History & Media Communication, University of Klagenfurt 1999-2004: Doctoral Studies in History, University of Klagenfurt His research interests include medieval administrative practices, cultural history, and the intersection of medieval themes with contemporary media. Notable projects include the 'Documents and Letters of the Counts of Cilli' (2002-2005) and exhibitions on medieval calendars. He received the Rome Scholarship (2005) for research at the Austrian Cultural Forum in Rome. His publications explore topics like medieval catastrophe narratives, castle politics, and the role of Jewish communities in feudal power structures. He also engages with pop culture interpretations of the Middle Ages, such as analyzing Star Trek's portrayal of pre-modern societies. Awards: Rome Scholarship, Federal Ministry of Education (2005) He advises projects on medieval source criticism and collaborates on digital humanities initiatives like the Klagenfurt Charter Database. His work often bridges traditional historiography with modern pedagogical methods.

• Medieval History
• Historical Auxiliary Sciences
• Cultural History
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Hofrat Univ.-Doz. Mag. Dr. Stefan Groh is a Senior Research Fellow at the Austrian Archaeological Institute (ÖAI) of the Austrian Academy of Sciences. He holds the role of Assistant Director since 2009 and has been with the institute since 1996. His research focuses on Roman military infrastructure, transport routes, and urban planning, with special emphasis on the Amber Road and Noricum. Groh has led excavations such as Flavia Solva (1993-1995) and contributed to projects like Ephesos surveys and geophysical studies in Aquileia. Education: Degrees in Classical Archaeology and Ancient History from the University of Graz. Early career included roles at the Landesmuseum Joanneum (1989-1995), directing excavations at Flavia Solva from 1993–1995. Research interests center on military camps, road networks, and urban development. Key projects include studies on Legio II Italica’s fortifications, the Amber Road’s strategic role, and the urban layout of Aquileia. Over 65 journal articles and 16 monographs document his work, including seminal studies on Roman military infrastructure and settlement patterns. Publications highlight interdisciplinary methods like geophysical prospection and GIS analysis. Recent work includes analyses of the Marchfeld as a Roman military zone and the impact of the Antonine Plague on infrastructure. Groh has edited volumes on Celtic-Roman cult practices and contributed to exhibitions like Ephesos Upper City surveys. Grants and funding supported projects like the Legio II Italica studies and the Bruckneudorf villa research. His work bridges field archaeology with theoretical insights, influencing both academic discourse and public engagement through museum collaborations and media outreach. Labs/Teams: Leads ÖAI’s Roman frontier studies team and collaborates with international groups on projects like the Carnuntum-Aquincum comparative study. Active in the Scientific Advisory Board and promotes early career researchers through training programs.

• Classical Archaeology
• Roman Military History
• Transportation Networks
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PD Dr. Reinhard Jung is an Associate Professor and Group Leader of the research group 'Mediterranean Economies' at the Institute for Oriental and European Archaeology (OREA) of the Austrian Academy of Sciences in Vienna. His work focuses on prehistoric archaeology in the Mediterranean and Southeast Europe, with a specialization in the Bronze and Early Iron Ages. He leads excavations and interdisciplinary research projects such as those at Punta di Zambrone (Italy) and Ayios Vasileios (Greece). Key research interests include Mycenaean Greece, Aegean-Italian cultural and economic interactions, chronology systems, and the application of archaeometric methods. He has published extensively on topics such as Mycenaean pottery production, Bronze Age trade networks, and the collapse of Mediterranean palatial systems. Recent research highlights include organic residue analysis at Ayios Vasileios, interdisciplinary studies on Punta di Zambrone's role as a harbor site, and investigations into the absolute chronology of Mediterranean Bronze Age events. His work bridges archaeology with natural sciences, emphasizing collaborative, data-driven approaches to understanding ancient societies. He has edited volumes on Mediterranean economies, Mycenaean palace destructions, and Bronze Age transformations, reflecting his role in shaping scholarly discourse. His contributions span excavations, publications, and leadership in international collaborative projects, making him a leading figure in Aegean and Mediterranean prehistory.

• Prehistoric Archaeology
• Mediterranean Archaeology
• Bronze Age Studies
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Sophie Krausz is a Professor of European Protohistory at the University of Paris 1 Panthéon Sorbonne, School of Art History and Archaeology of the Sorbonne, specializing in Iron Age archaeology and Gallic societies. Previously, she served as a Lecturer at Bordeaux Montaigne University (2005–2021) and Director of Éditions Ausonius (2018–2021). Her academic journey includes a PhD (1992) and Habilitation (2014) from Paris 1-Panthéon Sorbonne. Her research focuses on fortifications, state emergence, and political systems in prehistoric and protohistoric Europe, with fieldwork spanning 91 excavations since 1986. Notable projects include Châteaumeillant, Vix, and Mont Beuvray. She leads the CNRS International Research Network NEMESIS, studying European Iron Age societies. Key contributions include over 70 published books and 121 invited lectures. Awards include the Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (2014) and Chevalier de l'Ordre national du Mérite (2017). She oversees archaeological sites, integrates paleoenvironmental studies, and collaborates on interdisciplinary projects like the GENETIX genetic study of Iron Age populations.

• Large-scale field archaeological projects
• Fortifications
• Continental Europe
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Helmut Mayer is an Associate Professor in the Department of Food Sciences at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU), where he leads research in food chemistry and analysis. He is based at the Institut für Lebensmittelwissenschaften and is actively involved in projects related to food authenticity, protein analysis, and advanced chromatographic techniques. His research interests span food chemistry, food authenticity, adulteration control, protein and amino acid analysis, biogenic amines, vitamins, UHPLC, electrophoresis, and molecular biology . He specializes in the analysis of milk proteins, DNA fingerprinting, lactic acid bacteria, and food biotechnology, with a strong focus on method development for detecting food fraud and ensuring quality. His recent publications and projects highlight a strong trend in vitamin B12 analysis , particularly distinguishing biologically active forms from pseudo-vitamins in algae and fermented foods, as well as assessing heat treatment in dairy products using markers like β-lactoglobulin and furosine. His work integrates analytical chemistry with nutritional science and food safety. Scientific awards received include: Hochschuljubiläumsstiftung (2006, 1998, 1996) Wirtschaftskammerpreis (2006) Bodenkulturpreis der Wirtschaftskammer Wien (1999, 1996) Dr. Hermann Zittmayr-Preis (1994) Min. Ök.-Rat Josef Kraus-Stipendium (1990) Dr. Mayer has led and participated in numerous research projects, including those funded by the EU, national agencies, and private companies. His work involves advising on food authenticity, thermal processing indicators, and allergen detection. He frequently collaborates with industry and regulatory bodies, providing expert opinions and technical reports. He is active in knowledge transfer, presenting at conferences such as ALVA, EuroFoodChem, and HPLC, and contributing to public discourse on food quality and safety, particularly regarding ESL milk and nutritional supplements.

• Food Chemistry
• Food Analysis
• Food Authenticity
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Christian Gugl is a Professor and Deputy Head of the Department of Historical Archaeology at the Austrian Academy of Sciences' Institute for Cultural History of Antiquity. He holds a PD Dr. (habilitation) from the University of Innsbruck and has been a key figure in archaeological research since 2002. His work focuses on Roman provincial archaeology, digital archaeology, and the archaeology of the Roman provinces in the Latin West. Gugl has led major projects like the Carnuntum archaeological surveys and the Troesmis excavations in Romania, emphasizing non-invasive methods and interdisciplinary approaches. Education: Studium der Klassischen Archäologie, University of Graz Provinzialrömische Archäologie, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich Habilitation in Roman Archaeology, University of Innsbruck (2012) His research spans Roman military installations, urban development, and late antique transformations. Notable projects include the discovery of Carnuntum's gladiator school and the analysis of the Roman town's suburban structures using geophysical methods. Gugl coordinates the 'Digital Archaeology and Classics' initiative, integrating GIS and remote sensing. Publications focus on Carnuntum's urban landscape, Troesmis' military history, and Roman frontiers. He has contributed to over 50 peer-reviewed articles and authored/co-authored monographs on Carnuntum's canabae and Virunum's amphitheater. His work bridges traditional excavation with cutting-edge digital technologies, shaping modern archaeological practice in Austria and beyond.

• Roman Archaeology
• Historical Archaeology
• Digital Archaeology
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Anton Tantner is a historian and Privatdozent (senior lecturer with habilitation) at the Institute of History, University of Vienna. His research deciphers the cultural and political dimensions of everyday ordering technologies—house numbers, street addresses, census lists, urban fortifications and the Danube Canal—linking micro-historical detail to macro-historical change in Europe from the 16th century to the present. An energetic public scholar, he curates thematic city walks, lectures widely in adult education, and publishes across academic and popular media. Education & Academic Status: Mag. phil., University of Vienna Dr. phil., University of Vienna Privatdozent (habilitated lecturer), Institute of History, University of Vienna Research Interests: Tantner explores how seemingly banal tools—numbers on doors, address registers, early statistical tables—became instruments of statecraft, surveillance and social discipline. His regional focus on Vienna and the Marchfeld reveals global patterns: the spread of house-numbering from Habsburg military recruitment to European colonies, or the transformation of the Danube Canal from workers’ “lido” to contested investment frontier. Recent Publications & Trends: Between 2020-2024 he produced a steady stream of articles and books on numbering, urban micro-history and environmental storytelling. Recurring themes include the egalitarian yet controlling impulse of serial numbers, the memorial afterlives of revolutionary dead, and the hidden histories of Viennese wastelands and sand-dunes. Public Engagement & Awards: Organiser of the 2021 conference “250 Years of House Numbering in the Habsburg Monarchy” Frequent contributor to Wiener Zeitung , Tagebuch , Versorgerin , Jacobin and public radio Designer of numbered T-shirts merging scholarly research with wearable urban stories Teaching & Grants: He currently teaches courses on historical methodology, source criticism, and thematic seminars on Maria-Theresian Vienna and the ordering practices of numbers, cabinets and tables. Details of specific grants are not disclosed in the sources. Labs & Networks: Tantner co-operates with the Labor Alltagskultur (Laboratory of Everyday Culture) for public walks and digital excursions, and is an active member of Vienna’s adult-education and museum networks.

• Early-Modern and Modern European History
• Urban History
• Cultural Techniques of Numbering and Addressing
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Irene Forstner-Müller is Head of the Cairo Office and Senior Research Associate at the Austrian Archaeological Institute (OeAI), a branch of the Austrian Academy of Sciences. She has directed excavations at Tell el-Dab'a since 2009 and has been with OeAI since 2002. She holds advanced qualifications including a doctorate and habilitation, with her educational background in Egyptology and related subjects from the University of Vienna. Her primary research examines: Middle Kingdom and Second Intermediate Period Egyptian archaeology Landscape archaeology in the Nile Delta region Egyptian-Near Eastern relations during the 2nd millennium BC Border dynamics and cultural interactions She leads significant projects including: The Port of Tell el-Dab'a Landscape and Cityscape: Analysis of a Landscape in the Egyptian Delta Aswan: Ceramics of the Middle Kingdom Her publications demonstrate consistent focus on Bronze Age settlements, particularly Tell el-Dab'a (Avaris), with emphasis on harbor structures, ceramic analysis, and geoarchaeological approaches. Recent works show increased attention to Nubian pottery studies at Kom Ombo. As excavation director, she oversees fieldwork operations at Tell el-Dab'a and coordinates international research teams investigating Hyksos-period urban structures and material culture in the Nile Delta region.

• Egyptology
• Archaeology
• Middle Kingdom Egypt
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Mag. Dr. Hannes Lehar is a freelance Researcher at the Institute of Archaeology, University of Innsbruck, specializing in classical and provincial Roman archaeology. With a unique interdisciplinary background spanning international trade, heating technology management, and classical archaeology, he holds a doctorate in philosophy (Dr. phil.) for his groundbreaking work on Roman hypocaust systems. Research Focus: Ancient heating systems, Roman construction technology, experimental archaeology Key Projects: DAI Rome climate control studies, Xanten Archaeological Park renovations, Swiss medieval heating analysis His research bridges archaeology with engineering, examining Roman interactions with nature, resource consumption (mining, forestry), and daily life practices like nutrition and sanitation. He has conducted over a dozen experimental projects on heating systems, latrine flushing, and sacrificial meat preparation. Though not holding a formal academic rank like professor, his 15+ years of fieldwork and publications in Germania , Forum Archaeologiae , and Experimentelle Archäologie in Europa have made significant contributions to Roman technological studies. His current work includes advising on the 2023/24 Xanten thermal bath renovations using ancient concrete models. 2005–2011: Academic path from diploma to doctorate at Innsbruck 2011–Present: 10+ experimental projects with fire departments and research institutes 2016–2021: DFG-funded elastic concrete studies (discontinued without success)

• Roman Hypocaust Heating Systems
• Experimental Archaeology
• Roman Provincial Archaeology
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Alice Waldner is a Mag. Dr. Researcher and Group Leader of the 'Object Itineraries' research group at the Austrian Archaeological Institute (ÖAI), part of the Austrian Academy of Sciences (ÖAW). She specializes in pottery research and material culture studies of the Hellenistic to Byzantine periods, with a focus on the Eastern Mediterranean. Since 2003, she has been a core member of the Ephesos excavation team, leading ceramic research projects in Ephesus, Miletus, and other sites. Her academic background includes studies in Classical Archaeology and Provincial Roman Archaeology at the Universities of Vienna and Munich. She has held key roles such as Head of the 'Ceramic Studies' Working Group (2017–2020) and currently leads the 'Crossing the Sea' project. She is also the trusted representative for the Ephesos excavation since 2023. Research interests include ceramic typology, cultural connectivity, and socio-economic analysis through material culture. Her work integrates interdisciplinary approaches, such as archaeological surveys and ceramic analysis, to reconstruct ancient lifeways and trade networks. Notable contributions include studies on Ephesus’s urban development, ceramic chronology, and Hellenistic pottery production in Croatia. Publications span over two decades, with a focus on Ephesus’s material culture, Byzantine fine wares, and multi-period analyses of Anatolian sites. She co-edited the volume Manufacturers and Markets (2022), exploring Hellenistic pottery economies. Current projects emphasize transregional connections and archaeological data synthesis.

• Pottery Research
• Material Culture (Hellenistic to Byzantine Periods)
• Archaeology of the Eastern Mediterranean
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Dr. Marlies Außerlechner is a researcher at the Institute of Archaeology, Faculty of Humanities, University of Innsbruck. With a PhD in Biology specializing in Botany, she focuses on archaeobotanical analyses of prehistoric sites in the Eastern Alps. Her research spans from the Neolithic through the Iron Age, with particular emphasis on burnt offering sites, settlement archaeology, and environmental reconstruction. Education: Federal High School Lienz (1991-1999) Diploma/Bachelor's degree in Biology (1999-2011) Master's degree in Botany, University of Innsbruck (2011-2015). Thesis: 'Paleoethnobotanical analyses of open find complexes from the Neolithic settlement in Barbian (South Tyrol)' PhD in Biology with dissertation in Botany, University of Innsbruck (2016-2021). Dissertation: 'Archaeobotanical Analyses of Bronze Age and Iron Age Burnt Offering sites in the Eastern Alps' Dr. Außerlechner specializes in archaeobotany, paleoethnobotany, and environmental archaeology with expertise in anthracology (wood analysis). Her research examines plant use in ritual contexts, land use patterns, economic practices, and socio-economic structures in prehistoric Alpine societies. She applies statistical analyses and digitization techniques to archaeological plant remains, focusing particularly on the Eastern Alps region from the Neolithic through the Iron Age. Her work often involves microarchaeological approaches to understand household archaeology and settlement patterns. Analysis of Dr. Außerlechner's publications reveals a consistent focus on archaeobotanical investigations of Alpine sites, particularly burnt offering locations and settlement structures. Her research demonstrates expertise in analyzing plant macro-remains and wood charcoal to reconstruct past environments, economic practices, and ritual behaviors. A significant portion of her work centers on the Bronze and Iron Age periods in the Eastern Alps, with increasing attention to lakeshore settlements and metalworking sites in recent years. Her methodological approach combines traditional archaeobotanical analysis with statistical methods and digital documentation. Scientific Awards: 1st place in the competition for young scientists at the 9th Milestone Meeting of the HiMAT research center (2014) Award of the Society of Naturalists and Mathematicians of Modena - SNMM Award, 14th Conference of Environmental Archeology, Modena (2018) Dr. Außerlechner has secured multiple research grants, including funding from the Leopold-Franzens-University Innsbruck and Tiroler Science Funding (TWF). Her projects include investigations of Bronze and Iron Age land use in alpine valleys, subsistence of Iron Age blacksmiths, and archaeobotanical analyses of various archaeological sites across the Eastern Alps. She collaborates extensively with the HiMAT research center and participates in the 'Lost or Found? Microarchaeology in Rescue Excavations' project. Dr. Außerlechner also contributes to public outreach, including participation in the 'Long Night of Research' at the South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology. She is actively involved in the Microarchaeological Laboratory at the University of Innsbruck, where she conducts detailed analyses of plant remains from various archaeological contexts including the Bronze Age mining site of Prigglitz and rescue excavations across Tyrol and Lower Austria.

• Archaeobotany
• Paleoethnobotany
• Paleoecology
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Associate Professor Gerald Grabherr is a distinguished scholar of Roman Provincial Archaeology at the Institute of Archaeology, Leopold-Franzens University of Innsbruck. With over two decades of academic experience, he has established himself as a leading expert in Roman road systems, particularly the Via Claudia Augusta, and Alpine archaeology. His educational background includes: 1986-1994: Regular studies in Classical Archaeology and Art History 1994-2001: Doctoral studies in Classical Archaeology 2007: Habilitation Professor Grabherr's research focuses on Roman settlement structures in Alpine regions, military-civilian transitions in Roman frontier zones, and provincial Roman material culture. His work combines traditional archaeological methods with interdisciplinary approaches, examining how Roman infrastructure shaped regional development and cultural exchange across the Alpine territories. His recent publications demonstrate a growing focus on late antique transformations of Roman settlements, particularly fortified hilltop sites like Burgbichl in Irschen. His work bridges military history, religious studies, and material culture analysis, revealing complex patterns of continuity and change during the transition from Roman to post-Roman periods in the Alpine region. Among his notable recognitions: Prize of the City of Innsbruck for scientific research at the University of Innsbruck (2008) Professor Grabherr has secured significant research funding, including FWF projects, Autonomous Province of Bolzano grants, and an Erasmus+ Strategic Partnership. He has supervised numerous excavation projects across the Alpine region, from Tyrol to Carinthia, and collaborates extensively with international institutions in Portugal, Slovenia, and Italy. His current research team focuses on the IRSCHEN project (Interdisciplinary Resilience through Science and Cultural Heritage Education Network), investigating the late antique settlement on Burgbichl in Irschen, and conducting ongoing fieldwork at multiple Roman sites in the Eastern Alps.

• Roman Archaeology
• Provincial Roman Archaeology
• Roman Road Systems
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Mario Jorge Barroca is a Full Professor at the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, University of Porto (FLUP), where he has taught since 1983 and served as Vice-Dean since 2019. He specializes in Portuguese Medieval Archaeology, focusing on fortifications, military architecture, and epigraphy from the 9th–17th centuries. As coordinator of the 'Territories and Landscapes' research group at CITCEM, he leads projects on historical landscapes and rock-cut graves inventories. Research Interests: His work spans medieval sarcophagi, arms and armour, manor houses, and Christian epigraphy, with fieldwork including interpretive centers for castles at Guimarães, Aljubarrota, and Soure. Awards & Honors: National Defense Prize (1990) for castle studies Portuguese Institute of Heraldry Prize (2000) for Portuguese Medieval Epigraphy Honorable Mention in A. Almeida Fernandes Award (2012) Administrative Roles: Editor of PORTVGALIA archaeology journal, Director of FLUP's BA in Archaeology (2014–2019), and Scientific Council member for the Battle of Aljubarrota Foundation.

• Medieval Archaeology
• Military Architecture
• Medieval Epigraphy
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Iris Koch is a researcher at the Institute for Antiquity , affiliated with the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Graz. She works on interdisciplinary projects in the Eastern Alps region, focusing on early medieval settlement patterns and castle archaeology. Research Focus : Early Medieval Archaeology, Castle Archaeology, Eastern Alps Archaeology Key Projects : Settlement of the SE Alpine Area in the Early Middle Ages (2018-2022), Hierarchies and networks. The castles of Wildon (2024-2027) Funding : Austrian Science Fund (FWF) Her recent publications analyze settlement distributions in Styria and fieldwork progress at sites like the Franziskanerkogel near Maria Lankowitz. She contributes to both journal articles and edited volumes in her field. Active in third-party funded research, Dr. Koch collaborates with scholars such as Levente Horváth on medieval archaeological investigations. Her work bridges fieldwork with theoretical interpretations of early medieval networks and hierarchies.

• Early Medieval Archaeology
• Castle Archaeology
• Archaeology of the Eastern Alps