Dennis Braekmans

Dennis Braekmans is an Associate Professor in Archaeological Materials Analysis at the Department of Archaeological Sciences, Faculty of Archaeology, Leiden University. His research focuses on archaeometry, ceramics, geochemistry, and material culture studies, with a particular emphasis on ancient materials' production, composition, and provenance analysis. He is actively involved in the Sagalassos Archaeological Research Project, contributing to studies of Classical, Hellenistic, and Byzantine material culture in southwest Turkey.

His work integrates petrography, geochemical analysis, and experimental archaeology to explore topics such as ancient glass production in China, Neolithic ceramic technologies in Iran, and long-term clay resource utilization in Anatolia. Braekmans has secured grants, including a Corrie Bakels Grant for obsidian source research and a LUF grant for late amphora studies, underscoring his commitment to advancing archaeological methodologies.

Key contributions include investigations into lead-barium glass recipes, Pisidian settlement patterns at Düzen Tepe, and ceramic production dynamics in Sagalassos. His interdisciplinary approach bridges material science with historical archaeology, offering insights into ancient craftsmanship and socio-economic practices.