Emmy Frost

Dr Emmy Frost is a Lecturer in Archaeology at La Trobe University, Australia, specializing in coastal and historical archaeology. She holds a Bachelor of Archaeology with First Class Honours and a PhD from La Trobe University.

• Education: BA (Hons) and PhD in Archaeology, La Trobe University

Her research focuses on marine shell midden analysis, elemental mapping for dietary reconstruction, and the integration of oral history in archaeological archiving. She has contributed to studies on Victorian era cesspits in Melbourne and Tasmanian coastal resource management.

Recent publications highlight her expertise in coastal archaeology, including elemental analysis of limpets (2025), legacy material reanalysis (2024), and historical archaeology methodologies (2023-2020). These works intersect with subfields like paleoenvironmental reconstruction, museum curation, and urban ecology.

Awards:

• Recognition of Teaching Excellence (2025) for subject ARC40003

She serves on committees including the Australian Archaeological Association National Executive Committee and previously led the La Trobe Archaeological Society (2017-2019).