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Sabrina Fusetti, Ph.D., is an Associate Researcher and currently serves as Registrar at the Archaeological Collection of the University of Zurich. She completed her doctoral dissertation with summa cum laude distinction in January 2020 on the indigenous ceramics of Monte Iato. Her academic journey at the University of Zurich spans from her Bachelor's degree (2006-2010) through Master's (2010-2013) to her doctorate (2014-2020), all in Classical and Prehistoric Archaeology.
Dr. Fusetti's research focuses on the archaic-indigenous pottery of western Sicily, using Monte Iato as a reference site to understand the complex interactions between indigenous populations and Greek/Phoenician colonists. Her work combines traditional archaeological analysis with scientific methods like gas chromatography to examine chronological classification, typological development, manufacturing techniques, and socio-cultural aspects of ceramic production. The settlement on Monte Iato served as a central Mediterranean hub during archaic times, making it an ideal location to study colonial contact dynamics.
Her publications and numerous conference presentations since 2012 demonstrate a consistent research trajectory examining ceramic evidence from Monte Iato to reconstruct trade networks, production centers, and cultural interactions in ancient western Sicily. Her work provides valuable insights into how ceramic artifacts reflect societal structures and cross-cultural exchanges in the Mediterranean world.
Notable achievements include:
- Premio di Studio Giuseppe Nenci 2013 from Scuola Normale Superiore di Pisa
- Research grants from University of Zurich for young academics (2015-2018)
- Board member of Swiss Association for Classical Archaeology (since 2018)
Dr. Fusetti has taught Roman Art and participated in the Zurich Archaeology Forum as a lecturer during her assistant positions. Her field experience includes excavations in Spina, Monte Iato, and with the Swiss Archaeological School in Greece, demonstrating extensive practical archaeological expertise. Her international collaborations, particularly with Italian institutions, reflect the transnational nature of Mediterranean archaeological research.
