معرفی
Dr Jasmine Lundy is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of York's Department of Archaeology, specializing in archaeological science. Her work focuses on reconstructing past culinary practices through organic residue analysis, particularly in prehistoric and medieval contexts. Currently, she is part of the ERC-funded ENCOUNTER project investigating the dietary and economic impacts of agricultural transitions in prehistoric Japan. Previously, she contributed to the INDUCE project at York and conducted research on Sicilian cuisine during her PhD.
Education:
- PhD in Archaeology (University of York, 2022)
- MSc in Archaeological Science (University of Oxford, 2016)
- BSc in Bioarchaeology (University of York, 2015)
Research Interests: Jasmine employs cutting-edge techniques like GC-MS and organic residue analysis to study ceramic use, dietary practices, and cultural transitions. Her work spans Sicily, Japan, Poland, and Patagonia, emphasizing how foodways reflect socio-political changes. She is particularly interested in the interplay between technological innovation and subsistence strategies in prehistoric societies.
Grants & Collaborations:
- ERC ENCOUNTER (2022–Present)
- ERC Sicily in Transition (PhD project)
- INDUCE Project (2021–2022)
- Collaboration with University of Verona on ancient Verona foodways
Labs & Facilities: Works in the BioArCH laboratories at York, maintaining GC-MS equipment and supporting technical workflows. Collaborates with the University of Cambridge and Japanese researchers on interdisciplinary projects.
