Víctor Moreno Mayar

Víctor Moreno Mayar serves as an Assistant Professor at the Section for Geogenetics within the Globe Institute at the University of Copenhagen. His work bridges genetics, anthropology, and archaeology to explore human evolutionary history and population movements across continents and millennia. Based at the Øster Voldgade campus in Copenhagen, he maintains an active research program with significant international collaborations.

Dr. Moreno Mayar's research focuses on ancient genomics and population genetics, particularly examining Indigenous populations across the Americas and their historical connections. His work integrates genomic data with archaeological and anthropological evidence to reconstruct prehistoric migrations, cultural exchanges, and demographic patterns. His research has significantly contributed to understanding transoceanic contacts before European arrival, linguistic evolution through genetic evidence, and the genetic history of isolated Indigenous communities.

His recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on using ancient DNA to address major questions in human history, with particular emphasis on the Americas, Europe, and the Pacific. His work often appears in high-impact journals like Nature and Science, showing strong interdisciplinary reach across genetics, linguistics, and archaeology. The research outputs reveal a pattern of large-scale collaborative projects involving multiple institutions and diverse expertise.

Dr. Moreno Mayar maintains an active research profile with substantial media attention, as evidenced by numerous news outlets, social media mentions, and academic citations across his publications. His work on Rapanui (Easter Island) genomes and Indigenous American populations has generated particular interest in both academic and public spheres.

As a faculty member at the University of Copenhagen's Globe Institute, Dr. Moreno Mayar contributes to the Section for Geogenetics' mission of using genetic approaches to address fundamental questions about human history, health, and evolution. His work represents a significant contribution to the growing field of archaeogenetics and its applications for understanding human cultural and biological evolution.