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Rob Hoppa is a Professor in the Department of Anthropology within the Faculty of Arts at the University of Manitoba, where he also serves as Associate Dean (Research). He holds a PhD in Physical Anthropology from McMaster University and has been a key faculty member since 1999. His academic work is deeply rooted in bioarchaeology and osteology, with a focus on understanding human life in the past through skeletal analysis.
- PhD in Physical Anthropology, McMaster University, 1996
- MSc in Osteology, Palaeopathology and Funerary Archaeology, University of Sheffield/University of Bradford, 1991
- BSc in Physical Anthropology, University of Toronto, 1990
His research interests include osteology, skeletal growth and development, palaeodemography, age and sex estimation from skeletal remains, 3D imaging in bioarchaeology, and historical demography. He explores how biological and social factors influenced health, growth, and longevity in past populations, particularly through the analysis of stress markers in bones and teeth.
His recent publications reflect a strong trend in analyzing skeletal and dental indicators of stress, bone strength, and growth patterns in medieval and historical populations, especially from Denmark and other European contexts. His work often combines traditional osteological methods with advanced imaging and biochemical techniques, contributing significantly to methodological development in the field.
Dr. Hoppa has co-edited influential volumes such as Paleodemography: Age Distributions from Skeletal Samples and Human Growth in the Past: Studies from Bones and Teeth, which are key references in biological anthropology.
He is actively involved in mentoring graduate students, currently accepting both Master’s and PhD candidates. He leads the Bioanthropology Digital Image Analysis Laboratory (BDIAL), indicating a vibrant research environment with access to digital imaging and analytical tools. His collaborations with international scholars and institutions underscore his active role in the global academic community.
