Aleese Barron

Dr. Aleese Barron is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Australian National University (ANU), working within the Materials Physics department and the X-ray tomography and applications group. Her research focuses on applying microCT imaging to archaeobotanical studies, particularly for identifying domesticated plant remains in pottery sherds and reconstructing early agricultural practices.

• Key research areas: Archaeobotany, 3D imaging of ancient plant residues, plant domestication analysis, and geoarchaeological investigations.
• Collaboration with Dr. Tim Denham and other experts on projects spanning Southeast Asia, Papua New Guinea, and Northern Mali.

Publication Trends: Aleese's work bridges material physics and archaeology, with publications on MicroCT protocols for plant remains, domestication of rice/sorghum/millet, and analysis of shell middens. Her methodologies have been applied to sites in Guangxi (China), Nombe rockshelter (PNG), and Northern Mali.

Collaborative Networks: Works with interdisciplinary teams including Dr. Tim Denham, Dr. Yulai Zhang, and geologists from ANU's X-ray tomography group. No explicit mention of academic awards or student supervision in available texts.