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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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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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Jan Bemmann is a full Professor of Prehistoric and Early Historical Archaeology at the Institute of Archaeology and Cultural Anthropology, University of Bonn, where he has been a faculty member since 2005. His research centers on the archaeology of Mongolia, particularly Karakorum and the Orkhon Valley, and extends to the Roman Iron Age and early medieval periods in Central Germany and Scandinavia. He leads multiple international research projects and collaborates with institutions in Mongolia, China, Austria, and the USA. Research Interests: His work explores urbanism in the Eurasian steppes, the emergence of mounted warriors, cultural change, modes of interaction, and the history of archaeology. He integrates archaeological, geochemical, and spatial methods to study imperial landscapes and nomadic empires. The recent publications reflect a strong focus on the Mongol Empire, Uyghur Khaganate, and cultural dynamics along the Eurasian steppe corridor. Key themes include imperial urbanism, land use, funerary practices, and cross-cultural interactions during the first millennium AD. His methodological approaches involve geomagnetic prospection, 3D modeling, and biomarker analysis. Scientific Awards and Honors: Khubilai Khan Medal, Mongolian Academy of Science (2012) Honorary doctorate, Mongolian Academy of Science (2010) Member, Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton (2019/20) Visiting Research Fellow, Jilin University, China (2015) Visiting Research Scholar, NYU’s Institute for the Study of the Ancient World (2014–2015) DFG Postdoctoral Fellowship (1990–1993) Advising and Grants: While specific students are not listed, Bemmann has supervised numerous research projects and mentored junior scholars through DFG, BMBF, and DAAD-funded initiatives. He is Co-PI of the DFG Excellence Cluster 'Beyond Slavery and Freedom' and has secured continuous funding since the 1990s from major German and international agencies for fieldwork in Mongolia, Germany, and the Crimea. Labs and Teams: He leads a research group focused on Eurasian archaeology at the University of Bonn, collaborating with the German Archaeological Institute and Mongolian Academy of Science. His team employs interdisciplinary methods, including geoarchaeology, bioarchaeology, and digital prospection.

• Archaeology of Mongolia
• Urbanism in the Eurasian Steppes
• Karakorum and the Orkhon Valley
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Dr. Dimo Ivanov is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Cognitive Neuroscience at Maastricht University in the Netherlands. Since 2025, he has also served as Head of the 7 Tesla MR Core structure at the Cooperative Brain Imaging Center and as an Independent Research Group Leader at the Max Planck Institute for Empirical Aesthetics in Frankfurt, Germany. His work bridges physics, neuroscience, and advanced imaging technology. Dr. Ivanov earned his PhD (Dr. rer. nat.) in Physics from the University of Leipzig/Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences in 2012, followed by an M.Sc. in Physics from the International Physics Studies Program at the University of Leipzig in 2007. His educational foundation was completed with studies at the Foreign Language High School in Pleven, Bulgaria. Dr. Ivanov specializes in high-resolution structural, perfusion, and functional mapping of the human cortex and subcortical regions. His research focuses on quantitative MRI techniques to assess tissue vascularization, microstructure, myelination, and iron content. He develops advanced MRI sequences and analysis pipelines for both 7T and 3T systems, with translational applications in neurodegenerative disorders, psychiatric conditions, and neurodevelopmental studies. His work on resting-state and task-based fMRI provides critical insights into neural connectivity and brain dynamics. His publication record demonstrates consistent contributions to ultra-high field MRI methodology, with emphasis on 7T and 9.4T systems. His research spans technical MRI development, quantitative imaging methods, and clinical applications across multiple neurological conditions. Recent work shows increasing focus on translational applications connecting advanced imaging techniques with clinical outcomes. Dr. Ivanov has received numerous scientific awards and successfully secured competitive funding: ERC Marie Curie Program (2023) - 2-year postdoc position Maastricht University-Chinese Science Council PhD Program (2022) Maastricht University Center for Integrative Neuroscience PhD Program (2022) Magnetic Resonance in Medicine issue cover (2017) ISMRM merit award magna cum laude (2013) Trainee abstract travel award from the Organization for Human Brain Mapping (2011) Educational Stipends from the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (2009-2011) Dr. Ivanov has successfully mentored postdoctoral researchers and PhD students through competitive funding mechanisms. His research group at the Max Planck Institute for Empirical Aesthetics and his position at Maastricht University support a collaborative environment that bridges physics, neuroscience, and clinical applications. His work with the 7 Tesla MR Core structure provides critical infrastructure for advanced neuroimaging research in Frankfurt. Dr. Ivanov leads the Structural and Physiological Imaging with High-Field MRI research group at the Max Planck Institute for Empirical Aesthetics. His team specializes in pushing the boundaries of ultra-high field MRI technology, developing novel acquisition and analysis methods that enable unprecedented insights into brain structure and function. The group maintains strong collaborations with multiple institutions across Europe and beyond.

• Ultra-high field MRI
• Quantitative MRI techniques
• Brain microstructure imaging
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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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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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Sven Conrad is a research fellow at the Department of Ancient Studies and Art History in the Faculty of Humanities at Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen. Since 2018, he has led projects on Danube settlement history from the early Iron Age to the Roman limes, focusing on sites like Taš bair, Iatrus, and Novae. His career spans excavations in Saxony-Anhalt, Serbia, and Bulgaria, including pottery analysis at Galerius' palace Romuliana (1998-2005) and directorship of multiple Roman-Germanic Commission projects (1993-2000). Roman-Germanic Commission, German Archaeological Institute Geographical Institute of KU Leuven (collaboration) Research Interests: Roman archaeology in Southeastern Europe, Late Roman to Early Byzantine fortress analysis, pottery production (especially amphorae and stamped ceramics), heritage management of Danube limes sites, and Bronze Age settlement patterns. His work connects environmental factors with diachronic settlement changes, emphasizing river dynamics and geomagnetic prospection. Publication Trends: Conrad's 15 most recent articles (1996-2016) focus on Gravestones and sarcophagi in Moesia Inferior Amphorae typology and function Early Slavic and Aunjetitzer culture settlements Interdisciplinary surveys at Taš bair Comparative analysis of Late Roman/Early Byzantine ceramics Geomagnetic and field-walking methodology Projects: He has directed excavations in Saxony-Anhalt (2007-2017) and contributed to Serbian and Bulgarian sites. His work at Iatrus and Novae expanded understanding of Late Roman military and civilian life, while recent projects like the Taš bair survey (2018-2019) integrate geological and archaeological data to reconstruct ancient landscapes.

• Roman Archaeology
• Southeast European Prehistory
• Heritage Management
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Vasco La Salvia is a Lecturer in Archaeology at the Department of Psychology, Humanities and Geology, University of Chieti (Italy), appointed in 2006. His research focuses on the intersection of mining/metallurgy, settlement organization, and cultural transformations during Late Antique/Early Medieval Europe, particularly examining the impact of Lombard and Germanic burial customs on Mediterranean cultural horizons. Education: Ph.D. and M.A. in Medieval Studies (Central European University), B.A. in History of Science and Technology (La Sapienza, Rome) Key Research Themes: Iron technology, cultural integration, Migration Period archaeology, technology transfer Fieldwork: Led excavations in Italy, Armenia, and Cyprus Academic Service: Editorial Board of Post Classical Archaeologies , Advisory Board member of the Society of Medieval Archaeologists in Italy (SAMI)

• Archaeology
• Medieval History
• Iron Age Studies
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Prof. Dr. Michael Meyer serves as a Professor in the Department of History and Cultural Studies at Freie Universität Berlin, where he conducts research through the Institute of Prehistoric Archaeology. His work focuses on European prehistory with particular emphasis on cultural transitions during antiquity. His primary research domains include: Archaeology of Central Europe Celtic civilizations Germanic tribal societies Iron Age material culture Barbaricum frontier studies Battlefield archaeology methodologies Meyer's investigations bridge archaeological evidence with historical linguistics to reconstruct socio-political dynamics in ancient Europe. His fieldwork emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches combining geospatial analysis with traditional excavation techniques to examine cultural interactions across Roman and non-Roman territories.

• Archaeology of Central Europe
• Celts
• Germanic peoples
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Valerie Palmowski is a Postdoctoral Researcher (Akademische Rätin auf Zeit) in the Department of Prehistoric and Early Historical Archaeology at the Institute of Archaeology and Cultural Anthropology, University of Bonn. She holds a PhD (2023) from Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen, where her research focused on bioarchaeological reflections on diets, mobilities, and identities in the Viking Age. Her academic career includes prior research assistant roles at both Tübingen and Bonn, with strong involvement in interdisciplinary collaborative research centers. PhD, Resource Cultures CRC 1070, Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen (2023) MA, Institut für Ur- und Frühgeschichte und Archäologie des Mittelalters, Tübingen (2017) BA, Institut für Ur- und Frühgeschichte und Archäologie des Mittelalters, Tübingen (2013) Her research interests center on Medieval and Viking Age archaeology in Central and Northern Europe, with a strong interdisciplinary approach integrating bioarchaeology , isotope analysis , landscape archaeology , and burial studies to explore questions of identity, mobility, and subsistence. She emphasizes diachronic and microregional analyses to understand societal transformations between Late Antiquity and the Early Middle Ages. The most recent publications reflect a consistent focus on integrating natural sciences with humanities, particularly through isotopic and osteological analyses of human remains. Themes include dietary reconstruction, mobility patterns, dental modifications, and burial practices across the Viking Age and Merovingian periods. Her work spans regions from the Rhineland to Scandinavia and Russia, demonstrating broad geographic and methodological expertise. Her scientific awards include the prestigious Deutschlandstipendium and a scholarship from Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen, both awarded during her studies (2015–2016). She is actively engaged in academic communities such as the European Association of Archaeologists (EAA), Gesellschaft für Anthropologie (GfA), and Gesellschaft für Archäozoologie und Prähistorische Anthropologie (GAPA). Valerie Palmowski has organized multiple academic events, including sessions at the EAA Annual Meeting and interdisciplinary conferences on island studies and power structures. She is currently involved in significant research projects on rural transformation and narrative continuity in microregions. While no formal students are listed, her role as a research associate and board representative for PhD students indicates mentorship experience. She has contributed to both excavation reports and major edited volumes, reflecting a well-rounded scholarly profile. She is a founding member of the DFG network 'Island Studies' and serves on the board of AG Spätantike und Frühmittelalter. Her research integrates interdisciplinary teams and collaborative frameworks, particularly through long-standing involvement in the CRC 1070 'Resource Cultures'. She continues to advance innovative approaches at the intersection of archaeology, anthropology, and environmental studies.

• Medieval Archaeology
• Viking Age
• Bioarchaeology
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Dr. Martin Schönfelder is a prominent researcher at the Leibniz Centre for Archaeology (LEIZA) in Mainz, Germany, specializing in European Iron Age studies with a focus on the La Tène period (5th–1st century BC) and Celtic cultures. His work spans cultural contacts, social practices, urbanization, and palaeoenvironmental research, with extensive fieldwork and publications addressing mobility, migration, and synchronization of chronological systems across Central Europe. Research Focus : Celtic migrations and La Tène cultural spread Chronological synchronization of Iron Age cultures (La Tène, Jastorf, Przeworsk) Analysis of oppida and open agglomerations Material culture studies (gold torcs, bronze jugs, horse tack) Elite representation and religious symbolism Publications & Projects : He has co-edited international volumes on open settlements and proto-urbanization, led DFG-funded projects like 'Mobilität und Migration in der Eisenzeit', and contributed to debates on the Gundestrup Cauldron and Spearbutts in Irish Iron Age . Recent work examines developmental dynamics post-2nd century BC and artifact-based evidence for cultural memory. Academic Roles : Member of AFEAF since 2005 Associated with UMR 6298 ARTeHIS (Dijon) Curator of RGZM permanent exhibition (since 2020) Editorial leadership in Archäologisches Korrespondenzblatt (2003–2020)

• European Iron Age
• La Tène period
• Celts
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Dr. Enrico Lehnhardt currently serves as a Visiting Professor at the Institute of Prehistoric Archaeology, Freie Universität Berlin (2025). Previously, he worked as a Research Assistant (2018–2025) and Postdoctoral Fellow (2016–2017) at the same institution. His research focuses on the Late Bronze Age in the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean, Iron Age metallurgy in Central/Eastern Europe, socio-ecological transformations, and technological/cultural exchange. Current: Visiting Professor, Freie Universität Berlin Past: Research Assistant, Postdoctoral Fellow Education: PhD (summa cum laude), Freie Universität Berlin (2016); MA, Universität Heidelberg (2012) His publications analyze iron metallurgy origins, landscape archaeology, and artifact studies across Eurasia. Key trends include interdisciplinary approaches to metallurgical diffusion, environmental impact, and material culture transitions from Bronze to Iron Age. Scientific recognition includes summa cum laude PhD award and fellowships at Topoi Excellence Cluster. Contact: lehnhardt@zedat.fu-berlin.de Lehnhardt contributes to projects like The Coming of Iron, Topoi Research Group, and landscape archaeology initiatives. He participates in conferences and workshops on prehistoric metallurgy and cultural dynamics.

• Late Bronze Age in the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean
• Iron Age in Central and Eastern Europe
• Cultural Studies
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Dr. Kirsten Gebhard is a Scientific Associate at the Institute of Prehistoric Archaeology, Department of History and Cultural Studies, Freie Universität Berlin. She serves as employee and project manager in the DFG project "Große Grube Estenfeld" (DFG Project 'Built Knowledge'), focusing on archaeological landscape analysis and settlement dynamics. Her work spans prehistoric archaeology from the Neolithic to Iron Age periods across Central and Southeastern Europe. Current affiliation: Institute of Prehistoric Archaeology, Freie Universität Berlin Project role: DFG Project "Große Grube Estenfeld" (Built Knowledge) Location: Fabeckstr. 23/25, Room 0.1013, 14195 Berlin Contact: +49 30 838 52054 | kirsten.gebhard@fu-berlin.de Dr. Gebhard's research focuses on: Neolithic circular enclosures (Rondells) Michelsberg culture expansion patterns Landscape archaeology in wetland environments Material culture analysis across settlement sites Cultural dynamics during transitional periods Human-environment interactions in prehistoric Europe Her publication record includes studies on: German Kreisgrabenanlagen (enclosure systems) Çatalhöyük's cultural diffusion patterns Thessalian settlement dynamics Late Bronze Age reindeer utilization Urnenfelder ceramic decoration techniques Eisenzeit metallurgy in Central Europe

• Prehistoric Archaeology
• Neolithic Period
• Settlement Archaeology
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Ursula Brosseder is a faculty member in the Department of Prehistoric and Early Historical Archaeology at the Institute of Archaeology and Cultural Anthropology, University of Bonn, Germany. She has held academic positions continuously since 2005 and currently leads the DFG-funded BARCOR project on bioarchaeological research in Mongolia. PhD in Pre- and Early Historical Archaeology, Freie University of Berlin, 2001 Habilitation, University of Bonn, 2022 Studied at Ludwig-Maximilians-University (Munich), Johann-Wolfgang-Goethe University (Frankfurt), and Freie University (Berlin), 1991–1998 Her research centers on Iron Age Eurasia, with a focus on pastoralist societies, mounted warriors, the Xiongnu, Scythians, and early Silk Road networks. She integrates bioarchaeology, material culture analysis, and landscape studies to explore interaction, exchange, and social complexity across the steppes. Her work spans from Europe’s Hallstatt culture to the trans-Eurasian networks of Mongolia and Siberia, emphasizing long-distance contacts and cultural memory. The most recent publications reflect a consistent focus on the Xiongnu Empire, elite burial practices, cross-cultural exchange, and the application of network theory in archaeology. Her work increasingly integrates multidisciplinary methods and global perspectives on ancient connectivity, especially around the turn of the era. Scientific Awards and Fellowships: Visiting Research Fellow, Institute for the Study of the Ancient World, NYU (2018–2019) Member, Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton (2013–2014) Research Fellowship, Gerda Henkel Foundation (2013–2014) Feodor Lynen Fellowship, Alexander Humboldt Foundation (2004–2005) Fellowship, German Archaeological Institute (2002–2003) Dissertation Fellowship, Berlin County (1999–2001) She has hosted Alexander von Humboldt Fellows and served as a grant reviewer for major international bodies including the European Research Council, National Science Foundation (USA), and Agence Nationale de la Recherche (France). She is an active peer reviewer for leading journals such as Antiquity, Radiocarbon, and Praehistorische Zeitschrift. Since 2017, she has been an Associate Member of the ERC-funded BASAR research group on economic developments beyond the Silk Road. Dr. Brosseder has organized several international workshops and conferences, including events at NYU, LVR-LandesMuseum Bonn, and Ulaanbaatar, focusing on ritual landscapes, interaction zones, and Xiongnu archaeology. Her projects are funded by DFG and the Gerda Henkel Foundation, reflecting sustained support for her innovative research in Inner Asian archaeology.

• Prehistoric and Early Historical Archaeology
• Iron Age Europe
• Bronze to Late Iron Age Eurasia
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