Kris Hardy

Kris Hardy is a researcher at the Australian National University (ANU), affiliated with the College of Arts and Social Sciences and the Division of Biomedical Science & Biochemistry. With a PhD in Molecular Immunology and Masters degrees in Computer Science and Archaeological and Evolutionary Sciences, Hardy bridges interdisciplinary expertise in biomedical research, data science, and Pacific archaeology.

• PhD in Immunology, University of Sydney (2000)
• Master of Science (Information Technology), Australian National University (2005)
• Master of Archaeology and Evolutionary Sciences, Australian National University (2021)

Her research focuses on:

• Integrating databases and open linked data for Pacific ceramic technology studies
• Developing visualization tools for petrography, p-XRF, LA-ICPMS, and micro-CT data
• Creating Virtual Reality platforms to communicate archaeological findings

Recent publications span ceramic analysis in the Pacific (2023–2025), alongside molecular biology work on transcription factors like RUNX1 (2024). Despite her biomedical divisional affiliation, Hardy's active research centers on archaeological data integration and technological innovation.