Ellery Frahm

Ellery Frahm is a Senior Research Scientist and Lecturer in the Department of Anthropology at Yale University, where he serves as Director of the Yale Initiative for the Study of Ancient Pyrotechnology. His research focuses on archaeological science, examining how past human groups adapted to environmental challenges through tool production and resource utilization, particularly in Southwest Asia and the South Caucasus. He teaches courses such as 'Introduction to Archaeological Laboratory Sciences' and actively mentors undergraduate, Master's, and doctoral students in research design and publication.

Dr. Frahm holds a Ph.D. in Anthropology from the University of Minnesota. His work integrates geochemical and archaeological methodologies, including obsidian sourcing via portable XRF and FTIR analysis of residue on artifacts. He is affiliated with the Yale Peabody Museum, the Council on Archaeological Studies, and the Council on Middle East Studies. His research has been featured in prominent media outlets like The New York Times and National Geographic.

Key scientific contributions include advancing open-source tools like SourceXplorer and PYRO sets for artifact analysis. While no specific awards are listed, his interdisciplinary approach bridges paleoenvironmental studies with technological innovation, emphasizing connectivity across ancient societies.