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Paul Szpak is an Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair in Environmental Archaeology at Trent University's Department of Anthropology. He holds a B.A. from McMaster University (2007) and a Ph.D. from Western University (2013). His research focuses on stable isotope analysis to study human-environment interactions, particularly in Arctic and Andean regions. He directs the Trent Environmental Archaeology Lab (TEAL) and the Trent Water Quality Centre, leveraging advanced facilities like mass spectrometry for interdisciplinary research.
Key research themes include Arctic palaeoecology, Andean agropastoral systems, and methodological advancements in isotope analysis. His work is supported by grants from SSHRC, NSERC, and the Canada Research Chairs Program. Szpak actively mentors students in these projects, offering opportunities through Trent's graduate programs. Notable achievements include the Canada Research Chair designation and contributions to understanding long-term ecological changes via isotopic baselines.
Labs & Facilities: TEAL specializes in human-environmental dynamics using isotope analysis. The Trent Water Quality Centre provides access to cutting-edge instrumentation (e.g., CF-EA-IRMS, MC-ICP-MS) for chemical analyses. These facilities enable global research collaborations, particularly in South America and the Arctic.
Awards:
- Canada Research Chair in Environmental Archaeology
- SSHRC Insight Grant (Andean Agriculture)
- NSERC Discovery Grant (Arctic Palaeoecology)
- Canada Foundation for Innovation Grant (Lab Infrastructure)
Grants & Advising: Szpak oversees active research programs funded by major agencies. He advises students on projects ranging from Arctic marine mammal ecology to Andean camelid husbandry. His mentorship fosters interdisciplinary approaches to archaeological science.
