Isabel Maggiano

Dr. Isabel Maggiano is a Senior Lecturer of Anthropology and Assistant Director of the BAFAL Laboratory at the University of West Georgia's School of Social Sciences. Her research specializes in skeletal biology, bioarchaeology, bone microscopy, biomechanics, and bone imaging, with particular focus on Classic Maya populations and three-dimensional bone reconstructions.

Educational background includes a BS from Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (Germany) and PhD from University Hildesheim (Germany). Her bioarchaeological work analyzes occupational activity patterns in ancient Maya societies, while current research investigates bone tissue identification, growth patterns, and 3D reconstructions of human cortical bone using advanced imaging techniques.

Maggiano teaches courses including Introduction to Archaeology, Physical Anthropology, and specialized offerings like 'Skeletal Indicators of Health and Behavior'. Her publications contribute to understanding bone microstructure in archaeological contexts through innovative methodologies.