Thomas Crist

Thomas Crist, Ph.D., is a Distinguished Professor of Physical Therapy at Utica College, affiliated with the School of Health Professions and Education. He is also a prominent forensic anthropologist and co-director of UC's annual forensic anthropology field school in Butrint, Albania. His expertise spans forensic and physical anthropology, with a focus on human osteology and archaeological field methods.

• Education:
• B.A., Rutgers University
• M.A., University of South Carolina
• M.A. and Ph.D., Temple University

Dr. Crist's research interests include forensic anthropology applications in legal and archaeological contexts. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to skeletal analysis and field methodologies.

• Awards:
• Harold T. Clark Jr. Award (2012)

He leads the forensic anthropology field school in Albania, fostering student engagement in real-world anthropological investigations. No specific grants or advising details are noted in the provided text.