Tim Greifelt

Tim Greifelt serves as a Researcher at the German Mining Museum Bochum (Deutsches Bergbau-Museum Bochum) since 2017, affiliated with Division I: Basic Research and the Department of Archaeometallurgy, where he investigates archaeometallurgical phenomena through geological and historical methodologies.

His academic foundation includes:

• Master of Science in Geosciences, Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster (2004-2012)
• Studies in Art History and History, Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster (2004-2012)

Greifelt's research centers on Archaeometallurgy, Roman Archaeology, and Lead Isotope Analysis, with particular focus on reconstructing the economic and political dynamics of the Roman Empire through silver coinage metallurgy and ore deposit studies. His interdisciplinary approach integrates material science with historical context to decode ancient mining and metallurgical practices across Europe.

Publication trends reveal an evolution from early geochemical/paleontological work toward specialized archaeometallurgical analysis. While his 2008-2010 studies examined calcium isotopes in marine microfossils and Devonian extinction impacts, current efforts prioritize Roman coinage metal provenance through projects like GlobaLID, demonstrating a strategic shift toward historical resource exploitation analysis.

Active within the Department of Archaeometallurgy's research framework, Greifelt contributes to the Roman Imperial coinage project and GlobaLID database development while maintaining cross-disciplinary engagement through art mediation initiatives including Skulptur Projekte 2017 and Fördervereins Aktuelle Kunst exhibitions.