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Prof. Dr. Barbora Wouters is a Professor at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel's Department of History, Archaeology, Arts, Philosophy and Ethics, affiliated with the Centre of Expertise on Gender, Diversity and Intersectionality. Her research focuses on archaeological micromorphology, medieval urbanization, and historical land management strategies. She has supervised 2 major theses and contributed to over 59 research outputs since 2010.
Education: Supervised Master's theses include studies on Viking-age Kaupang and micromorphology of Antwerp's historic layers.
Research Interests: Combines microscopic soil analysis with macro-scale archaeological interpretation, specializing in medieval urban agricultural practices, Viking-age trade networks, and environmental resilience strategies. Her work integrates geoarchaeological methods with social science perspectives on gender and diversity in archaeological contexts.
Recent contributions highlight interdisciplinary approaches - from HABI surveys in archaeological workplaces to terrace-building studies in the Mediterranean.
Awards include the Jacques A.E. Nenquin Prize for Archaeology (2013) and the EOS Pipette Prize (2018). Active in international collaborations, she organizes events like the Virtual Micromorphology Meetings and contributes to projects like the 'Dark Earths' initiative exploring medieval urbanization.
Grants include FWO-funded projects on Dark Earths (2022-2025) and phytolith research (2021-2025). Her work bridges laboratory analysis with field archaeology, emphasizing sustainable land use patterns across historical eras.
