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Prof. Albert Hafner is a Professor of Prehistoric Archaeology at the University of Bern's Faculty of Humanities, affiliated with the Institute of Archaeological Sciences. He serves as a Principal Investigator (PI) at the Oeschger Centre for Climate Change Research (OCCR), bridging archaeology with environmental science. His research focuses on Neolithic and Bronze Age societies, particularly their interactions with environmental and climatic conditions. Key areas include lakeside settlements, dendrochronology, GIS applications, and palaeoecology.
- Research foci: Holocene climate events, prehistoric lakeside settlements (Europe/Asia), Alpine archaeology, dendrochronological dating, and human-environment linkages.
- Fieldwork expertise: Lake Ohrid (North Macedonia/Albania), Swiss Plateau, and Mediterranean regions.
- Leadership roles: Heads the Prehistoric Archaeology group at OCCR and directs international projects on submerged archaeological sites.
Publications emphasize interdisciplinary approaches, with over 390 entries including peer-reviewed articles and edited volumes. Recent work addresses climate-driven societal changes, submerged settlements, and chronological frameworks using tree-ring and radiocarbon dating. He collaborates globally, mentoring PhD students like Johannes Reich and Andrej Maczkowski.
Awards: Not explicitly listed, though his leadership roles and publication volume indicate significant academic recognition.
Labs/Teams: Leads the Prehistoric Archaeology research group at OCCR, coordinating underwater archaeology and dendrochronological studies. Active in UNESCO World Heritage projects for submerged sites.
