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Michelle C. Langley is an Associate Professor at Griffith University's School of Environment and Science, where she serves as Program Advisor for the Bachelor of Science (Archaeology) and manages the Griffith Experimental Archaeology Research (GEAR) Lab. Her primary affiliation is with the Australian Research Centre for Human Evolution (ARCHE) at Nathan Campus.
Langley's research explores human behavioral evolution through the analysis of osseous artifacts (bone, tooth, antler, ivory, shell) across multiple regions. Her work spans Australian archaeology, Southeast Asian prehistory, Palaeolithic Europe, childhood archaeology, and Egyptology. Key focus areas include:
- Bone tool technologies and projectile systems
- Shell bead production and personal ornamentation
- Cognitive evolution through material culture
- Hunter-gatherer adaptations in island environments
- Indigenous Australian material traditions
Her publication record demonstrates consistent focus on prehistoric technologies, with recent works emphasizing:
- Functional analysis of projectile points
- Coastal adaptations and marine resource use
- Symbolic behavior through personal adornment
- Experimental approaches to artifact replication
- Interdisciplinary methods in archaeological science
Significant honors include:
- Fellowship in the Society of Antiquaries of London (2022)
- WiT Research Leader in Science Finalist (2021)
- Queensland Young Tall Poppy Science Award (2018)
- Eureka Prize for Archaeological Interpretation (2011)
Langley actively supervises graduate researchers working on topics ranging from bone projectile analysis to traditional medicine studies. She has secured substantial research funding including an ARC Discovery Project (2022-2026) and DECRA Fellowship (2017-2020). As director of the GEAR Lab, she oversees experimental archaeological research investigating prehistoric technologies.
