Alicia Hernandez Robles

Alicia Hernández Robles is a postdoctoral researcher affiliated with the University of Granada (Departamento de Historia Medieval y Ciencias y Técnicas Historiográficas) and Universidad de Murcia (Departamento de Prehistoria, Arqueología, Historia Antigua, Historia Medieval y Ciencias y Técnicas Historiográficas). Her work focuses on the archaeology of commercial and lodging infrastructure in al-Andalus, particularly funduqs, and integrates bioarchaeological, archaeobotanical, and 3D modeling methodologies.

Education

• PhD in Medieval History and Archaeology (Universidad de Murcia, 2022)
• MA in Arab and Hebrew Cultures: al-Andalus and Contemporary Arab World (University of Granada, 2017)
• BA in History (University of Murcia, 2016)

Research Themes

Her research bridges Islamic archaeology, Medieval urbanism, and gender studies. She investigates commercial networks, material culture, and the socio-political role of infrastructure like funduqs and castillejos. Recent works explore 3D modeling applications and anthracological analysis to reconstruct medieval economies.

Article Trends

Her publications reveal a focus on interdisciplinary approaches to Andalusi archaeology, including material science (glass composition), environmental studies (firewood consumption), and social history (women's roles in markets). Thematic clusters include urban-rural dynamics, Islamic commercial infrastructure, and archaeological methodology innovation.

Scientific Recognition

• Juan de la Cierva-Formación Postdoctoral Fellowship (University of Granada)
• FPU Predoctoral Fellowship (Spanish Ministry of Science)

Project Leadership

Codirector of the San Esteban Archaeological Project in Murcia, focusing on heritage management and interdisciplinary analysis of Islamic urban structures. She also contributes to the Industria y Comercio en al-Andalus research group.