Francesca Bulian

Francesca Bulian is a Researcher in the Faculty of Arts at the University of Groningen, specializing in Classical and Mediterranean Archaeology. Her interdisciplinary work bridges archaeology, earth sciences, and paleoclimatology with focus on Mediterranean environments throughout geological history.

Her research interests include:

• Mediterranean Sea geological history
• Messinian Salinity Crisis and its impacts
• Paleoclimatology and paleoceanography
• Geoarchaeology of coastal regions
• Quaternary geology and environmental change
• Interdisciplinary approaches to ancient environments

Dr. Bulian's recent publications demonstrate expertise in Mediterranean geological history, particularly examining sea level changes, salinity patterns, and coastal terraces. Her work combines geological, archaeological, and climatological approaches to reconstruct past Mediterranean environments, with significant contributions to understanding the Messinian Salinity Crisis period through multiple high-impact publications.

Her research contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to environmental understanding and sustainability.