Christoph Hinker

Christoph Hinker is a Senior Academy Scientist at the Austrian Archaeological Institute (OeAI) of the Austrian Academy of Sciences. He holds a venia docendi ('Archaeology of the Roman Provinces') from the University of Innsbruck (2015) and has been a lecturer at the Universities of Graz, Innsbruck, and Vienna since 2008. His research focuses on Roman material culture analysis, contextual interpretation of small finds, and Romanization processes in the provinces. Key projects include excavations at Virunum Necropolis (Zollfeld) and Aigeira (Peloponnese).

• Education: Degrees in Classical Archaeology, Ancient History, and Classical Studies from the University of Graz
• Head of the OeAI's 'Everyday Life, Trade and Crafts' research group (2017-2020)

Research interests emphasize methodological advancements in interpreting Roman artifacts, particularly from Noricum and Pannonia. Major contributions include studies on Roman glass vessels, belt buckles, and textile production. He received the Erna-Diez-Research Award (2015) for his work on Roman provincial material culture.

• Notable projects: 'Zollfeld Necropolis', 'CFIR Noric-Pannonian Costume', and Aigeira Tycheion excavations
• Publications: Over 45 journal articles and 4 monographs

His work bridges material evidence with historical narratives, focusing on labor migration, craft specialization, and cultural hybridity in Roman provinces. Current research explores Roman settlement dynamics through multi-scalar analysis of artifacts and architectural remains.