Hannah Lau

Hannah Lau is an Assistant Professor of Anthropology at Hamilton College, located in Taylor Science Center. Her research focuses on anthropological archaeology, particularly using zooarchaeological data to explore relationships between ancient societies, animal management practices, environments, and sociopolitical structures. She has conducted fieldwork in Southwest Asia, the South Caucasus, and expanded to Central New York's historic communities.

Education:

• Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles
• M.A., University of California, Los Angeles
• B.A., University of Pennsylvania

Her research interests include zooarchaeological methodological advancements, big data applications in archaeology, and the interplay between human-environmental dynamics. Lau's publications address diverse topics such as feasting practices, agropastoralism in Bronze Age Naxçivan, and mortuary practices in Neolithic Turkey. She joined Hamilton College in 2023 as a faculty member.