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Bryce BarkerView profile

Professor

University of Southern QueenslandAustralia

Prof Bryce Barker is a Professor of Anthropology at the University of Southern Queensland's School of Humanities and Communication. His affiliation with the Centre for Heritage and Culture Research underscores his commitment to interdisciplinary research. Holding a BA and PhD from the University of Queensland, Barker specializes in Indigenous archaeology, colonial frontier dynamics, and material culture analysis. His research focuses on reconstructing Indigenous histories through archaeological inquiry, particularly examining the legacy of the Queensland Native Mounted Police, coastal foraging strategies, and rock art interpretation. His work frequently integrates environmental, historical, and anthropological perspectives to address questions of cultural continuity and colonial impact. Recent studies highlight his contributions to understanding Holocene settlement patterns in Papua New Guinea, the material evidence of frontier conflicts, and the analysis of stone artifacts and cultural landscapes. His publications demonstrate a strong emphasis on decolonizing methodologies and community-engaged archaeology. Barker’s research outputs reflect a rigorous engagement with both theoretical and applied archaeology, bridging academic insights with heritage management practices.

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Fiona HookView profile

Academic

The University of Western AustraliaAustralia

Fiona Hook is an Adjunct Lecturer in Archaeology at the School of Social Sciences, The University of Western Australia. With over 33 years of cultural heritage management and community consultation experience across Australia, particularly in Western Australia and parts of Asia, she brings extensive practical knowledge to her academic role. She is a full member of the Australian Association of Consulting Archaeologists and has served as past President of both the Australian Archaeological Association and the Australian Association of Consulting Archaeologists. Her educational background includes a PhD in Archaeology from The University of Western Australia (awarded December 2024) focusing on "Early archaeology of the mangrove highway: 50,000 years of Aboriginal marine adaptations from Barrow Island, northwest Australia," and a BA(Hons) in Archaeology from the University of Sydney (awarded April 1993) on "Intrasite Spatial Analysis of hunter gatherer camps." Dr. Hook's research focuses on deep-time connections between Aboriginal people and dynamic coastal and desert landscapes of northwest Australia. Her work explores long-term marine adaptations on Barrow Island, investigating how Aboriginal populations used marine and coastal resources from as early as 50,000 years ago. She examines shell middens, artefact scatters, and stratified cave deposits to understand human adaptation to changing sea levels and ecological shifts over millennia. This research has significant implications for interpreting submerged landscapes across northern Australia and contributes to underwater cultural heritage studies. She is also engaged in ongoing excavations at Yirra, studying well-preserved cultural deposits that inform about land use patterns, material culture, and environmental interactions in a transitional coastal-desert context. Her recent publications demonstrate consistent attention to material culture analysis, particularly lithics and shell artifacts, while integrating experimental archaeology methods and community perspectives. The research shows strong focus on Aboriginal marine adaptations, shell tool technology, and Pleistocene occupation patterns, bridging traditional archaeological methods with contemporary concerns about cultural heritage preservation and management. Bruce Veitch Award for Excellence in Indigenous Engagement (December 4, 2020) Life Member recognition (December 4, 2012) As Managing Director of Archae-Aus since 1996, Dr. Hook has extensive experience in professional archaeological practice and community consultation. Her leadership roles demonstrate significant contribution to the profession, while her current involvement in the Desert Peoples Project and Yirra excavations involves meaningful collaboration with Aboriginal communities, creating an integrated approach to understanding Australia's deep history while respecting contemporary cultural connections to land and sea.

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Jay CusterView profile

Professor

University of DelawareUnited States

Jay Custer is a Professor in the Department of Anthropology within the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Delaware, where he also serves as director of the UD Center for Archaeological Research. His academic career spans several decades with extensive field experience across the Mid-Atlantic region. Custer earned his Ph.D. and M.A. from the Catholic University of America and completed his undergraduate studies at Franklin and Marshall College. His educational background provided the foundation for his specialized work in Native American archaeology of Eastern North America. Professor Custer's research focuses on Native American archaeology of Eastern North America, with particular emphasis on the Mid-Atlantic region and Delmarva Peninsula, investigating the technology, arts, and crafts of Native North American societies. His work includes developing archaeological and ethnohistorical research programs in association with the Delaware Indian Tribe of Oklahoma and the Nanticoke Indian Tribe of Delaware. He has conducted research at more than 150 prehistoric and historic archaeological sites while conducting surveys of over 1,500 sites across Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, and New Jersey. His teaching portfolio includes courses on modern Native American cultural issues, representations of North American and Mesoamerican Indians in popular culture, and modern American Anabaptist cultures. Analysis of Custer's publication record reveals a strong focus on practical archaeological methods and regional studies, particularly in Delaware and surrounding states. His work demonstrates consistent engagement with both prehistoric and historical archaeology, with particular attention to lithic analysis, settlement patterns, and cultural resource management. The publications span several decades, showing sustained scholarly productivity with emphasis on field methodology, artifact analysis, and regional cultural sequences. Custer's academic work has been primarily directed through cultural resource management projects, contributing significantly to the archaeological understanding of the Mid-Atlantic region. His fieldwork has involved extensive collaboration with state agencies and tribal nations, demonstrating commitment to community-engaged archaeology. As director of the UD Center for Archaeological Research, he oversees numerous archaeological projects and contributes to the training of future archaeologists through field experiences. Professor Custer maintains an active research program focused on the archaeology of the Eastern Woodlands, with particular attention to Delaware and the surrounding region. His work bridges academic research and practical cultural resource management, contributing to both scholarly understanding and preservation of archaeological resources in the Mid-Atlantic states.

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Jos KleijneView profile

Research Fellow

University of GroningenNetherlands

dr. J.P. (Jos) Kleijne is a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Arts, specializing in the prehistory of coastal Northern Europe. His research focuses on Neolithic, Bronze Age, and Iron Age societies, employing micromorphology and biogeochemical methods to analyze settlement patterns, refuse management, and material culture. He holds a PhD from Kiel University (2018) and leads the MicroTRASH project funded by an MSCA Individual Fellowship (2020-2024), examining North Sea/Baltic coast Neolithic settlements. His work bridges experimental archaeology, environmental science, and socio-cultural analysis. Education: BA/MA in Prehistoric Archaeology (Leiden University), PhD in Prehistoric Archaeology (Kiel University). Professional experience includes roles at the Cultural Heritage Agency of the Netherlands and postdoctoral research in Germany. His MSCA project involves secondments at Universidad de la Laguna (Tenerife) and integrates international collaborations. Research interests include prehistoric pottery, metalwork, and coastal adaptation strategies. Key contributions explore Mesolithic settlement dynamics (e.g., Duvensee, Latvia), shell midden formation processes, and interdisciplinary data integration frameworks. Awards include the prestigious MSCA-IF grant (2020). Publications span peer-reviewed journals (e.g., Quaternary Science Reviews ), book chapters, and popular archaeology articles. He actively participates in heritage dissemination through public projects like the Alphen aan den Rijn historical canon contribution.

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Augusto Oyuela-CaycedoView profile

Associate Professor

University of FloridaUnited States

Augusto Oyuela-Caycedo is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Florida, with affiliate appointments in the School of Natural Resources and Environment, Center for Latin American Studies, and Tropical Conservation and Development Program. He holds a Ph.D. in Anthropology from the University of Pittsburgh and postdoctoral training from the University of Calgary. B.A. in Anthropology, Universidad de Los Andes (1985) Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh (1993) Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Calgary (1994-1995) His research synthesizes historical ecology, history of science, and indigenous studies, focusing on human-environment interactions in the Amazon, Andes, and Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. He examines ideological structures, catastrophe management, and the social life of plants, with fieldwork spanning Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Ethiopia, Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia. Recent publications analyze long-term ecological transformations, Nazi academic legacies, and Amazonian dark earth soils. He has directed 10+ archaeological projects across South America and contributed to museum exhibitions and archival research on German/Austrian anthropologists like Max Uhle and Erasmus Reichel-Dolmatoff. His 15 most recent articles highlight comparative studies of coastal archaeology, tobacco history, and ideological evolution in pre-industrial societies. National Science Foundation Fellow Heinz Fellow Full Sabbatical Fellowship (UF) Oyuela-Caycedo has advised 12 Ph.D. students and 8 M.A. students, with graduates working on indigenous archaeology and tropical conservation. He collaborates with international institutions including the Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Universidad de San Francisco (Ecuador), and Universidade Federal do Pará (Brazil).

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Mica JonesView profile

Researcher

University of OxfordUnited Kingdom

Mica Jones is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Oxford's School of Archaeology, affiliated with the New Bantu Mosaics project. Their research focuses on stratigraphy and chronology, zooarchaeology, stable isotope analysis, human-environment interactions, human-animal relationships, subsistence economies, and social variability in Southern Africa, East Africa, and Eastern North America. Specializes in radiocarbon dating techniques (ostrich eggshell, ungulate enamel) Investigates Holocene climate impacts on hunter-gatherer societies Collaborates with researchers like S.A. Brandt, F. Marshall, E.R. Henry, and R. Tibesasa Recent publications highlight their work on Lake Victoria shoreline abandonment, Later Stone Age occupation in arid Somalia, and ritual earthworks in Kentucky. Their research integrates faunal analysis with isotopic methods to reconstruct environmental and cultural histories. Key project: New Bantu Mosaics , focusing on prehistoric cultural dynamics across regions.

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Daniel H. SandweissView profile

Professor

University of MaineUnited States

Dr. Daniel H. Sandweiss is a Professor at the University of Maine , with appointments in Anthropology , Earth and Climate Sciences , and Global Policy . Holding a Ph.D. from Cornell University (1989) , he specializes in maritime adaptations and climate change impacts on ancient Latin American societies, particularly in Peru . His career spans fieldwork in Peru , Central America , and Cuba , focusing on El Niño prehistory and its global climatic implications. As founder of Andean Past (1987) and former editor of multiple journals, he has led significant academic organizations including the Society for American Archaeology (President-Elect since 2024). His Presidential Recognition Awards (SAA: 2008, 2012, 2019) and 2022 Distinguished Maine Professor title highlight his contributions. He directs Climate Change Institute research and curates at the Hudson Museum . His 2024 publications on El Niño archaeology and shell remains extend his work on coastal adaptations , monumental architecture , and mollusk analysis . Current projects include Holocene upwelling patterns , early maritime settlements , and beach ridge sequences linked to tectonic activity. 2024: U.S. National Academy of Sciences member 2022: Distinguished Maine Professor 2017: University of Maine Presidential Research Award 2016: Rip Rapp Archaeological Geology Award Dr. Sandweiss has served as Dean and Associate Provost for Graduate Studies (2005-2014) and directed the School of Policy and International Affairs . He currently co-chairs the Journal of Archaeology and Education advisory board and leads Phi Kappa Phi (President, 2024). His 1995 book on Túcume pyramids remains a landmark publication.

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Ryan RabettView profile

Senior Lecturer

Queen’s University BelfastUnited Kingdom

Ryan Rabett is a Senior Lecturer in Human Palaeoecology at the School of Natural and Built Environment, Queen’s University Belfast. He is actively engaged in international research projects across Southeast Asia, North America, and the Mediterranean, focusing on human adaptation during the Late Quaternary. He is the Principal Investigator of the SUNDASIA project and has played a key role in UNESCO World Heritage nominations, particularly for the Tràng An Landscape Complex in Vietnam. He is currently on extended research leave but continues to supervise postgraduate students. PhD in Archaeology, University of Cambridge MA in Archaeology, University of Cambridge BA in Archaeology, University of Cambridge Ryan Rabett’s research centers on Palaeolithic archaeology, zooarchaeology, and human evolution, with a geographical focus on Southeast Asia, North Africa, and Europe. His work investigates how early humans adapted to diverse environments, especially during periods of abrupt climate change. He integrates archaeological data with broader ecological and conservation frameworks to inform modern sustainability challenges. His recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward interdisciplinary research, blending archaeology, environmental science, and sustainability. Themes include human-environment interaction, long-term socio-ecological modeling, and the relevance of Pleistocene adaptation strategies to contemporary climate resilience. His work often employs zooarchaeological data to reconstruct past subsistence and environmental conditions. Ryan Rabett has received multiple scientific awards and grants, including funding from the British Academy, ASEASUK, and the D.M. McDonald Fund. He has also been awarded the Evans Fund Award and support for fieldwork in Canada. He supervises PhD and postgraduate students and has served as an external examiner for doctoral theses in the UK, Denmark, and the Philippines. His research is supported by leadership roles in international projects and collaborations with institutions in Vietnam, Canada, Greece, and Libya. Ryan Rabett is a member of several professional organizations, including the Royal Geographical Society, ICOMOS, the Canadian Archaeological Association, and the UNESCO HEADS programme. He is also affiliated with the Indo-Pacific Prehistory Association and the Past Global Changes (PAGES) network.

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Geoff BaileyView profile

Professor

Flinders UniversityAustralia

Professor Geoff Bailey is a distinguished academic at Flinders University 's College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences . A globally recognized authority in coastal archaeology and submerged landscapes , his work bridges geological and archaeological disciplines to understand human adaptation to changing environments. University of Cambridge (BA 1st Class, PhD) His research focuses on: Interactions between sea-level changes and human settlement patterns Tectonic landscape evolution in prehistoric contexts Multidisciplinary analysis of shell middens and submerged sites Development of archaeological theories of time Recent publications highlight: Red Sea sedimentation dynamics Mesolithic-Neolithic transition in Denmark Submerged Aboriginal landscapes in Australia Scientific accolades include: Europa Prize (2018) ERC Advanced Grant DISPERSE (2011) Multiple fellowships and editorial appointments Over AUS$8 million in research funding supports his work on: EU COST SPLASHCOS network ARC Discovery Projects Marie-Curie fellowships

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Zenobia JacobsView profile

Professor

University of WollongongAustralia

Professor Zenobia Jacobs is a leading academic in archaeological science and geochronology at the University of Wollongong, affiliated with the School of Earth, Atmospheric and Life Sciences (SEALS) and the ARC Centre of Excellence for Australian Biodiversity and Heritage (CABAH). She holds an ARC Future Fellowship and has pioneered advancements in single-grain optical dating techniques, enabling high-resolution chronologies for human evolution studies. Her work focuses on hominin dispersals, Paleolithic innovations, and environmental interactions across Africa, Asia, and Australia. Education: PhD (Aberystwyth University, UK), BA (Honours) and BA in Archaeology & Physical Geography (University of Stellenbosch, South Africa). Research interests include geochronology, archaeological science, and Quaternary environmental reconstruction. Key contributions: Developed luminescence dating methods for sediments; led projects on Denisova Cave (Siberia), South African coastal sites, and Australian prehistory. Notable awards include the Sir Nicholas Shackleton Medal (INQUA), Scopus Young Researcher Award, and ARC Fellowships. Grants & Leadership: Principal investigator for ARC-funded projects like 'Desert People: Australian Perspectives' and 'Dating Murujuga's Rock Art'. Directed the OSL dating laboratory at UOW and served as Head of School (2014-2016). Labs/Teams: CABAH, Centre for Archaeological Science, and international collaborations on Denisovan and Neanderthal chronologies.

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Isabelle Holland-LulewiczView profile

Assistant Professor

Pennsylvania State UniversityUnited States

Isabelle Holland-Lulewicz is an Assistant Professor of Anthropology at Pennsylvania State University, specializing in environmental archaeology and socio-ecological systems. She directs the Socio-ecological Histories of Estuarine Landscapes (SHEL) Lab, focusing on human-environment interactions in the U.S. Southeast and Midwest through zooarchaeology, stable isotopes, and chronological modeling. Her research addresses Indigenous resource management, climate change impacts, and estuarine ecosystems. Education: PhD (2020), BA/BS (2015) in Anthropology/Geology from University of Georgia. Research: Investigates prehistoric and colonial-era societies via paleoenvironmental proxies, including shellfish analysis and geochemistry. Key projects: Global climate events' local impacts, Indigenous socio-ecological adaptations, and colonial resource exploitation in Florida, Georgia, and Illinois. Her work integrates field and lab methods across eastern North America, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to understanding long-term human-environment relationships. Courses taught include Zooarchaeology and Archaeological Ethics.

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Matthew BettsView profile

Adjunct Professor

University of New BrunswickCanada

Matthew Betts is an Adjunct Professor in UNB's Department of Anthropology and Curator at the Canadian Museum of History. His zooarchaeological research examines human-animal interactions, Arctic subsistence economies, and shell midden sites, with fieldwork in Nova Scotia (E’se’get Project) and the Canadian Arctic. He develops digital resources like the Virtual Zooarchaeology of the Arctic Project (VZAP) and collaborates with Indigenous communities on heritage interpretation. Courses taught include archaeological field methods and zooarchaeological analysis. No awards or student information is provided.

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Meghan BurchellView profile

Associate Professor

Memorial University of NewfoundlandCanada

Meghan Burchell is an Associate Professor and Acting Associate Dean (Research) in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Memorial University. Her research integrates archaeology with scientific methods to examine long-term human-environment interactions in coastal regions. Research interests focus on: Reconstructing past environments through biogeochemical proxies Analyzing archaeological shell middens using sclerochronology Documenting historical human adaptations to coastal ecosystems Investigating climate impacts on marine resource availability Methodologically, her work employs stable isotope analysis, radiocarbon dating, and growth pattern analysis of marine organisms to develop high-resolution environmental records. Field investigations span coastal regions including British Columbia, Newfoundland, and the Arctic, examining human settlement patterns and subsistence strategies across millennia. Dr. Burchell maintains active field research programs and laboratory facilities for archaeological science at Memorial University.

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Natasha LeclercView profile

Adjunct Professor

Memorial University of NewfoundlandCanada

Natasha Leclerc holds dual roles as an NSERC Postdoctoral Fellow and Adjunct Professor in the Department of Archaeology at Memorial University of Newfoundland, within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. Her research focuses on human-environmental interactions, coastal paleoclimate dynamics, and proxy development using trace elements and stable isotopes. She specializes in studying cryosphere feedbacks, particularly through coralline red algae (Clathromorphum compactum) as a proxy for Arctic sea ice variability. Her work integrates sclerochronology, stable isotope analyses, and multidecadal climate oscillation studies to reconstruct historical environmental conditions. Recent publications highlight applications of aquatic taxa chemical data, dual bivalve approaches for shell midden analysis, and inter-observer reliability in proxy methodologies. She investigates seasonal settlement patterns and clam harvest pressures in coastal regions like British Columbia, linking archaeological evidence with ecological shifts. Leclerc’s research emphasizes high-resolution marine archives to assess ecosystem resilience under climate change. Her studies of Arctic sea ice cover span centuries, leveraging algal growth increments to trace connections to the Arctic and Atlantic Multidecadal Oscillations. She has contributed to methodological advancements in dendrochronology crossdating and proxy validation techniques for paleoenvironmental reconstruction.

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Aubrey Dey CannonView profile

Professor

McMaster UniversityCanada

Aubrey Dey Cannon is a Professor in the Department of Anthropology at McMaster University, specializing in Northwest Coast archaeology. Their research integrates environmental science, zooarchaeology, and cultural anthropology to investigate coastal adaptations, mortuary practices, and resource management systems spanning millennia. Research interests focus on Northwest Coast Studies , Shell Midden Analysis , and Climate Change Archaeology , with particular expertise in fisheries archaeology, mortuary practices, and non-invasive site investigation techniques. Cannon employs interdisciplinary methods including sclerochronology, stable isotope analysis, and geochemical proxies to reconstruct past human-environment interactions and subsistence strategies. Recent publications demonstrate consistent output in high-impact journals like Journal of Field Archaeology and American Antiquity , revealing trends toward methodological innovation in minimally invasive techniques and expanding temporal frameworks for understanding coastal adaptations. Key themes include seasonal resource exploitation, anthropogenic landscape modification, and emotional dimensions of archaeological practice. Teaching activities show extensive engagement with graduate and undergraduate instruction, particularly in archaeology of death, climate change, hunter-fisher-gatherer societies, and zooarchaeology. Courses taught include ANTHROP 738 (Archaeology as History), ANTHROP 3DD3 (Archaeology of Death), and ANTHROP 3X03 (Zooarchaeology) across multiple academic years through 2024. Professional impact is evidenced by citations in 22 Wikipedia pages, media coverage from news outlets and blogs, and significant scholarly engagement across academic platforms including Mendeley readership and social media references.

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