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Kerstin Lidén is a Professor at the Department of Archaeology and Classical Studies, Stockholm University, and a key figure in the Human Sciences Area (Humanities, Law and Social Sciences). Her interdisciplinary research combines biology and archaeology with a focus on stable isotope analysis, ancient DNA studies, and environmental humanities. She has pioneered methodological innovations in isotope analysis for dietary reconstruction, radiocarbon dating, and marine mammal ecology studies, particularly in the Baltic Sea region.
- Specializes in stable isotope analysis of collagen
- Developed methods for prehistoric breastfeeding duration reconstruction
- Leadership in establishing four strategic research platforms
- Collaborated with Center for Palaeogenetics
Her work spans from Neolithic transition studies in Scandinavia to glacier archaeology in Sápmi. She has mentored 21 PhD students to completion and secured over 13 million Euros in research funding. Current projects include GLAS (Glacial Archaeology in Sápmi) and Baltic Sea environmental timeline experiments.
Notable collaborations include:
- Marie Curie ITNs ArchSci2020 and LeCHE
- Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences policy work
- Environmental Humanities initiative at SU
