István Koncz

István Koncz is a Junior Research Fellow at the Institute of Archaeological Sciences and a Lecturer in the Department of Early Medieval and Historical Archaeology, both affiliated with Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) in Budapest. His work focuses on paleogenomics, migration studies, and the social organization of early medieval communities.

• University: Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE)
• Department: Department of Early Medieval and Historical Archaeology
• Rank: Junior Research Fellow

His research integrates dense spatial-temporal sampling and genetic analysis to study population movements and social structures in post-Roman Europe, particularly the Carpathian Basin during the Avar and Migration Periods. He investigates ivory artifact circulation, disease history (like leprosy), and burial practices to understand cultural transitions.

Key trends in his publications include paleogenomic insights into Avar elites, migration complexity in Pannonia, and the role of luxury materials like elephant ivory in Late Antiquity. His work bridges archaeology with biomolecular methods to decode historical narratives.

For contact, his email is koncz.istvan@btk.elte.hu, and his office is located at 1088 Budapest, Múzeum körút 4/B, Room 03.