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Eline Schotsmans is an ARC Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA) Fellow at the University of Wollongong (Australia) and an associate researcher at the University of Bordeaux (France). Her research focuses on funerary practices, burial taphonomy, and the intersection of archaeo-anthropology with forensic science. She examines processes like natural mummification and plaster burials, studying their effects on decomposition and bone preservation. Her work integrates experimental methods at facilities like AFTER (Australia) and REST (Canada), alongside forensic casework involving aircraft accidents and mass disasters.
Eline holds a PhD and MSc from the University of Bradford (UK) and has held roles including ERC Marie Curie Fellowships in France and Australia. She has secured prestigious grants such as the ARC DECRA and EU Horizon 2020. Her interdisciplinary expertise spans archaeology, anthropology, and forensic science, with a focus on experimental research and analytical techniques like SEM, Raman spectroscopy, and GC-MS.
- Education:
- PhD in Archaeological Science, University of Bradford (UK)
- MSc in Forensic and Archaeological Science, University of Bradford (UK)
- Grants/Awards:
- ARC DECRA Fellowship (2022–2026)
- Marie Sklodowska-Curie Global Fellowship (2018–2021)
- Initiative d’Excellence (France) Fellowship (2013–2016)
Her research interests include burial taphonomy, diagenetic processes, forensic archaeology, and mortuary sequences. She is co-editor of The Routledge Handbook of Archaeothanatology and has authored over 30 peer-reviewed articles. Her work addresses global challenges like mass disaster management and sustainable archaeological practices, aligning with UNESCO SDGs 5 (Gender Equality), 13 (Climate Action), and 16 (Peace & Justice).
Eline is actively involved in forensic casework, contributing to victim identification and disaster response. She supervises postgraduate students in Archaeological Science and collaborates internationally on projects ranging from Neolithic burials to modern forensic investigations.
