Sören Pfeiffer

Dr. Sören Pfeiffer is a Research Associate in the Department of Prehistoric and Early Historical Archaeology at the Institute of Archaeology and Cultural Anthropology, University of Bonn. His work centers on medieval and early modern ceramics, particularly Rhenish stoneware, with regional focus on the Rhineland, Netherlands, and the UK.

His research interests include:

• Medieval and Early Modern Pottery
• Rhenish Pottery and Bartmann Jugs
• Pottery as a medium for iconography and heraldic symbols
• Economic and Resource Archaeology
• Typochronology and museum collection analysis
• Material culture in early modern Europe

Pfeiffer's recent publications reflect a strong trend in ceramic studies, focusing on the symbolic, functional, and trade-related aspects of stoneware. His work bridges archaeological science with cultural history, particularly in examining how decorated ceramics communicated social and political identities across Europe.

Scientific recognition includes:

• PROMOS Scholarship (2017) for MA thesis research in Greece

He has been actively involved in significant research projects such as 'Medium:Keramik' and 'Bartmann Goes Global', securing institutional support and collaborating with museums and academic partners. While no formal students are listed, his collaborative publications indicate mentorship and team-based research. His work is grounded in extensive archival and museum-based analysis, contributing to both academic discourse and cultural heritage preservation.

He is part of active research teams at the University of Bonn and the LVR-LandesMuseum Bonn, contributing to interdisciplinary projects that link archaeology with history, material science, and museum studies.