معرفی
Stefano Benazzi is a Full Professor of Physical Anthropology at the University of Bologna's Department of Cultural Heritage. He leads the ERC-funded projects LAST NEANDERTHALS (Synergy Grant), SUCCESS (Consolidator Grant), and participates in FIRSTSTEPS (Advanced Grant). He directs the BONES Lab, specializing in osteoarchaeology and paleoanthropology, and coordinates excavations at sites like Halban (Oman), Grotta della Lea (Italy), and Uluzzo C. His research focuses on human evolution, dental morphology, and digital reconstruction methods for fragmented bones. He also studies ancient population demographics, health, and Neanderthal-Homo sapiens interactions.
- Education: PhD in Biodiversity and Evolution (2007), Laurea in Archaeological Heritage Conservation (2002)
- Leadership roles: Director of BONES Lab since 2016, Coordinator of Doctoral Programs in Heritage Science (2022–present)
His awards include the 2024 Fabio Frassetto Prize and ERC grants totaling over €12 million. He teaches courses in paleoanthropology, osteoarchaeology, and 3D technologies for cultural heritage.
Key grants: TRACE (PRIN 2022), Rediscovering the Uluzzian (Leakey Foundation), and interdisciplinary projects on Pleistocene human dispersals.
