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Shara E. Bailey is a Professor in the Department of Anthropology at New York University's College of Arts and Science. She holds a Ph.D., M.A., and B.A. from Arizona State University (2002, 1995, 1992). Her work focuses on biological anthropology, paleoanthropology, and dental morphology, particularly in studying Middle-Late Pleistocene hominins, Neandertals, and modern human origins. Bailey directs the Center for the Study of Human Origins and serves as Associate Chair of her department. Recent research includes analyses of Neanderthal teeth from Axlor (Iberia), Upper Paleolithic remains from Lebanon, and hominin fossils from Olorgesailie, Kenya. She has advised four PhD students graduate between 2020-2022, now working at institutions in the UK, Switzerland, and the USA. Her work bridges morphometrics, ancient DNA, and archaeological context to understand human evolution.
- Education: Arizona State University (Ph.D. 2002, M.A. 1995, B.A. 1992)
- Key Projects:
- Rediscovery of early Upper Paleolithic remains at Ksar Akil (Lebanon)
- Analysis of Axlor Neanderthal remains (Spain)
- Study of Olorgesailie hominin teeth (Kenya)
Her research highlights dental morphology’s role in tracking hominin diversity, migration patterns, and evolutionary adaptations. Bailey’s methodologies include cutting-edge morphometrics, SEM-EDS elemental analysis, and algorithmic reconstruction of worn teeth. Her work frequently addresses taxonomic debates, such as distinguishing Homo sapiens from Neanderthals through dental traits. Bailey collaborates internationally, leading fieldwork in Europe, Africa, and South America, and publishes widely on dental evidence for human origins and population dynamics.
Administrative Roles: Director, Center for the Study of Human Origins; Associate Chair, Department of Anthropology (NYU).
