جستجوی استاد راهنمای دانشگاهی

• Geoarchaeology
• Paleolithic Archaeology
• Archaeological Micromorphology
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Christopher Miller is a Professor of Geoarchaeology at Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen (since 2016) and Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Institute for Archaeological Sciences (since 2013). He previously served as Junior Professor of Geoarchaeology (2010-2016) and Acting Head of the Archaeometry Division (2013-2015). His research focuses on site formation processes, archaeological micromorphology, and the role of fire in human evolution, with a particular emphasis on Paleolithic cave sites. Education: PhD (2010): Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen, Dissertation on Paleolithic cave sites' formation processes and settlement dynamics MSc (2004-2006): University of Maine, Thesis on geoarchaeological settings in the eastern US BA (2000-2004): Boston University, Dual degree in Archaeology and Earth Science Research interests include: Micromorphological analysis of archaeological sediments Geochemical tracing of Paleolithic sites Reconstruction of prehistoric human-environment interactions Development of novel microanalytical techniques for archaeological contexts His recent publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches to site formation processes, paleoenvironmental reconstruction, and the application of clumped isotope thermometry in archaeological contexts. He has conducted fieldwork in South Africa, Italy, Germany, and the Levant, focusing on cave systems and open-air sites. As an academic leader, he oversees the Geoarchaeology research group and collaborates with international teams on projects such as the Neolithic Movila lui Deciov settlement and the Swabian Jura Paleolithic sites. His work bridges geochemistry, archaeology, and environmental science to unravel the complexities of human adaptation in prehistoric environments.

Lluis Casas Duocastellaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهش

• Archaeometry
• Archaeological Materials Analysis
• Historical Geomagnetism
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Lluis Casas Duocastella is a Research Professor in the Department of Geology at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB). His research focuses on archaeometry, geological analysis of archaeological materials, and historical geomagnetism. He has led major projects like Arqueomagnetismo y otras técnicas analíticas aplicadas a la valorización del patrimonio arqueológico e histórico (2014-2018) and contributed to studies on Roman Hispania landscapes and Catalan megalithic sites. Education: Ph.D. in Materials Science (UAB, 2003), M.Sc. in Translation/Interpretation (UAB, 2010), B.Sc. in Geology (UAB, 1997) Research interests include provenance analysis of archaeological materials, application of machine learning in material discrimination, and technological characterization of historical artifacts. Recent work emphasizes Roman glass technology and volcanic rock studies in Tunisia and Spain. He collaborates internationally with institutions like the University of Naples and University of Liverpool.

Natalie Munroمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Zooarchaeology
• Taphonomy
• Animal Domestication
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Natalie Munro is a Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Connecticut, specializing in zooarchaeology and the study of human-animal interactions during the transition to agriculture. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Arizona (2001), an M.A. from Simon Fraser University (1994), and a B.S. from Southern Methodist University (1991). She was a postdoctoral fellow at the National Museum of Natural History of the Smithsonian Institution (2001-02) and has held fellowships at the University of Connecticut's Humanities Institute (2015-2016) and the Mandel Scholion Center at Hebrew University in Jerusalem (2017-2018). Her research focuses on the emergence of agriculture, zooarchaeology and taphonomy, animal domestication, behavioral ecology, human hunting practices, and human-animal interactions during the Epipaleolithic and Neolithic periods of Southwest Asia and the Eastern Mediterranean. She employs zooarchaeological methods to investigate the transition from hunting and gathering to food production, with particular attention to gazelle and other ungulate species in the Levant. Munro's extensive publication record includes articles in top journals like Science, PNAS, Current Anthropology, and Journal of Human Evolution. Her work demonstrates a consistent focus on understanding the complex pathways to animal domestication, particularly sheep and goats in Anatolia and the Levant, as well as specialized hunting strategies and ritual animal use during the Neolithic period. Her recent research explores mountain gazelle body size variation, aquatic resource exploitation during the Natufian period, and the emergence of animal management practices. She has received research support from prestigious organizations including the National Science Foundation and the Wenner-Gren Foundation for Anthropological Research. Munro serves as an Associate Editor for the Journal of Human Evolution and is a long-term co-chair and board member of the Connecticut Museum of Natural History. She teaches courses including Old World Archaeology, Near Eastern Prehistory, Origins of Agriculture, Zooarchaeology Method and Theory, and Quantitative Zooarchaeology.

Bronwen Wilsonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Early Modern European Art
• Urban Culture (1300-1700)
• Transcultural Interactions
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Bronwen Wilson is the Edward W. Carter Chair in European Art and Director of the Center for 17th– and 18th-Century Studies and William Andrews Clark Memorial Library at UCLA. Her scholarship interrogates early modern European (1300-1700) artistic and urban cultures through lenses of space, print, portraiture, landscape, and transcultural/material interactions. Research Grants: SSHRC (2021-2026): Making Green Worlds: Early Modern Art and Ecologies of Globalization UCHRI (2020-2022): On the Sea and Coastal Ecologies Key Collaborations: Co-editor of 'Making Worlds' series (Toronto/Bologna/Edinburgh Presses) Co-director of international research networks with Angela Vanhaelen and Paul Yachnin Publications span lithic formations in Mediterranean art, Venetian-Ottoman visual dialogues, and Renaissance spatial epistemologies. Awards include the 2006 Roland H. Bainton Prize for Art History. Teaching emphasizes materiality, globalization, and visual knowledge production.

Lisbeth Louderbackمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Archaeology
• Archaeobotany
• Paleoecology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Lisbeth Louderback is an Associate Professor of Anthropology at the University of Utah and serves as the Curator of Archaeology at the Natural History Museum of Utah (NHMU) , where she also directs the Archaeobotany Lab . Since 2022, she has held the rank of Associate Professor, and from 2014 to 2022, she was an Assistant Professor. She is also a Senator at the University of Utah as of August 2024. She earned a BA in Psychology and Biology from Mills College (1999) , followed by two MA degrees in Anthropology from the University of Nevada, Reno (2007) and the University of Washington (2009) , and a PhD in Anthropology from the University of Washington (2014) . Her research focuses on the ecology of human-plant relationships , using archaeobotanical and paleoecological methods to understand dietary shifts over time. Key themes include: Starch granule analysis of ancient plant use Domestication and transport of Solanum jamesii (Four Corners potato) Climate-driven dietary change in the Great Basin and Colorado Plateau Gendered foraging strategies and subsistence patterns Lithic investment and mobility modeling She has led or co-led over 20 major research grants , including NSF-funded projects on potato domestication , Great Basin geophyte use , and Paleoindian plant use . Her work has been recognized with awards such as the Presidential Award from the Great Basin Anthropological Association (2023) and the Yeager Award for Scholarly Excellence in Archaeology . She teaches courses including Paleoethnobotany , Archaeology and Paleoecology of the Arid West , and Thesis Research-PhD , and mentors graduate students in museum collections and field-based research. She is actively involved in community outreach , including collaborations with the Bureau of Land Management, Red Butte Garden, and Native American tribal communities.

Fred Valdez, Jr.مشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Archaeology
• Ceramic technology
• Lithic technologies
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Fred Valdez, Jr. serves as a Professor in the College of Liberal Arts at The University of Texas at Austin, where he has taught undergraduate archaeology courses since 2020. Holding a Ph.D. from Harvard University, he maintains an active research profile with office location WCP 4.162 (campus mail code C3200) and contactable via fredv@austin.utexas.edu or (512) 471-0060. His educational background includes: Ph.D. from Harvard University Professor Valdez specializes in archaeological material culture analysis, with primary focus on ceramic and lithic technologies, settlement patterns, and small site studies to investigate early social and political complexity. His regional expertise spans Mesoamerican prehistory, Central American archaeological history, and cultural transitions across Latin America and the American Southwest. He also develops specialized seminars on technological aspects of material culture analysis. He is affiliated with the Center for Archaeological and Tropical Studies (CATS), which supports interdisciplinary research in tropical environments relevant to his Mesoamerican and Southwestern fieldwork.

Carolyn Dillianمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Prehistoric Archaeology
• Geochemical Analysis
• North American Prehistory
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Carolyn Dillian is a Professor of Anthropology and Geography at Coastal Carolina University specializing in prehistoric technology and coastal adaptations. She leads field research projects at the Anne Tilghman Boyce Coastal Reserve in South Carolina, focusing on environmental changes and subsistence strategies 5,000 years ago, and collaborates with the Koobi Fora Field School in Kenya studying early hunter-fisher-gatherers. She teaches courses like Prehistoric Archaeological Field School (ANTH 395) and Advanced Archaeological Methods (ANTH 410), emphasizing hands-on learning through flintknapping and 3D technologies. Dr. Dillian holds a Ph.D., M.S., and B.A. in Anthropology from the University of California, Berkeley and the University of Pennsylvania. Her research spans geochemical analysis of archaeological materials, trade networks, and cultural resource management. She is a member of the Register of Professional Archaeologists and actively involves students in fieldwork and lab research. Education: Ph.D., Anthropology, University of California, Berkeley M.S., Anthropology, University of Pennsylvania B.A., Anthropology, University of Pennsylvania Research Interests: North American prehistory, hunter-gatherer societies in East Africa, geochemical characterization of artifacts, and the impact of environmental changes on cultural practices. Her fieldwork combines traditional excavation with cutting-edge technologies like portable XRF spectrometry and 3D modeling to enhance accessibility and public engagement. Teaching & Mentorship: Dr. Dillian’s classes integrate practical skills, such as stone tool-making and archaeological field techniques, to prepare students for careers in archaeology. Former students praise her for providing real-world experience and long-term mentorship, as highlighted by alumna Emilie Skartvedt. Labs & Collaborations: She directs excavations in South Carolina and Kenya, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration between Anthropology, Geography, and Marine Science students. Her work at Brookgreen Plantation and Boone Hall Plantation applies geochemical methods to trace material origins and historical contexts.

Shumon T. Hussainمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Multispecies Archaeology
• Paleoenvironmental Humanities
• Animal Prehistory
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Shumon T. Hussain is a junior research group leader at the University of Cologne, Germany, affiliated with the Institute for Prehistoric Archaeology and MESH (Multidisciplinary Environmental Studies in the Humanities). His work bridges humanities and sciences to explore deep human history and non-human entanglements. He pioneers multispecies archaeology and paleoenvironmental humanities, focusing on animal prehistory, human-nonhuman systems, and ecological coevolution. Research interests include the intersection of 'animal' and 'technology' concepts in Western traditions, with a focus on Pleistocene and Holocene ecosystems. Key publications address scavenger guild dynamics, human-beaver cohabitation, and lithic technology variability. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary methods and contemporary relevance of deep-time studies.

• Paleoarchaeology
• Lithic Analysis
• History of Archaeology
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Michael Chazan is a Professor at the University of Toronto, Department of Anthropology. His research focuses on the Paleolithic periods of Africa, Europe, and the Middle East, with expertise in lithic analysis, paleoarchaeology, and the history of archaeology. PhD, Yale University (1992) His work explores early human technological evolution, including the transition from Lower to Middle Paleolithic, fire use in Wonderwerk Cave, and lithic technology in the Levant and South Africa. Key projects involve the Holon site (Israel) and Kathu Pan 1 (South Africa). Recent publications highlight his contributions to understanding prehistoric subsistence strategies, spatial organization, and dating techniques. Collaborative studies with L.K. Horwitz and others emphasize interdisciplinary approaches. Chazan advises graduate student Sarah Ranlett and postdoctoral supervisee Hilary Duke. His fieldwork teams have conducted significant excavations at Wonderwerk Cave, advancing knowledge of Acheulean cultures.

Viola C. Schmidمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Prehistoric Archaeology
• Human Evolution
• Pleistocene Studies
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Viola C. Schmid is a postdoctoral researcher in the Quaternary Archaeology research group at the Austrian Academy of Sciences (ÖAI) in Vienna, with additional teaching roles at the University of Tübingen and University of Vienna. She earned her master's degree in 2013 and completed a binational PhD magna cum laude in 2019 through a joint program between the Universities of Tübingen and Paris Nanterre. Her career includes research positions at the University of Geneva (2019), ÖAI (2020-2021), and Leiden University (2021-2022), before returning to ÖAI in October 2022. Her research explores prehistoric archaeology across Africa and Europe, focusing on human evolution during the Pleistocene. Key interests include: Population dynamics and knowledge transfer in hunter-gatherer societies Technological systems development in Paleolithic and Mesolithic contexts Middle and Later Stone Age site excavations Reanalysis of archaeological collections using modern methods Schmid's publications primarily investigate lithic technology evolution, site formation processes, and Middle Stone Age adaptations in Africa and Europe. Her work frequently employs experimental approaches and interdisciplinary methods to analyze raw material sourcing, tool production techniques, and cultural transitions. Research sites span South Africa (Umhlatuzana, Diepkloof), Senegal (Toumboura III), Austria (Csaterberg), and Germany (Swabian Jura caves). While no scientific awards are documented, she actively contributes to international projects like the South African Middle Stone Age research during MIS 5 and the Peuplement humain et paléoenvironnement en Afrique program. Her grants and students are not specified in available materials. At ÖAI, she collaborates within the Quaternary Archaeology research group, focusing on Pleistocene human-environment interactions. She maintains academic networks through co-authorships with researchers across Europe and Africa, particularly in lithic technology and Paleolithic site analysis.

Christopher Stuart Henshilwoodمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Archaeology
• Human Behavioral Evolution
• Middle Stone Age Research
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Christopher Stuart Henshilwood is a Professor and Director of the SFF Centre for Early Sapiens Behaviour (SapienCE) at the University of Bergen. His work focuses on early Homo sapiens behavior in Africa, particularly during the Middle Stone Age (100,000–50,000 years ago). He leads interdisciplinary research integrating archaeology, climate science, and cognitive studies to explore the origins of modern human behavior, including symbolic culture, technological innovation, and environmental adaptation. Key sites include Blombos Cave and Klipdrift Shelter in South Africa, where discoveries like ochre engravings and pressure-flaked tools have redefined understanding of human cognitive evolution. His research highlights the southern Cape as a critical region for early human innovation, with studies on ochre processing, shell beads, and engraved ostrich eggshells. Outreach includes international exhibitions (e.g., 'Origins of Early Southern Sapiens Behaviour') and educational programs, such as simulated excavations at the University Museum of Bergen. Awards include top citations in Social Sciences and recognition for transformative contributions to human origins research.

• Archaeology
• Prehistory
• Mining Archaeology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Chiara Levato is a Research Fellow at the Department of Mining Archaeology, Deutsches Bergbau-Museum Bochum, affiliated with Ruhr-Universität Bochum where she pursues doctoral studies. Her academic foundation includes an MA in Humanities from Università degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro (2012), specializing in prehistoric iron oxide mining. She maintains active fieldwork involvement, notably with the Grotta della Monaca Research Mission in Italy. Her research examines Paleolithic mining practices through archaeometric approaches. Primary interests include: Ochre extraction methodologies in prehistoric Europe Functional analysis of macrolithic mining tools via use-wear traces Iron oxide/hydroxide exploitation in Mediterranean contexts Paleolithic technological systems in mining contexts Publications consistently address prehistoric mining archaeology, focusing on Italian and Greek sites. Her work integrates microscopic analysis, archaeological survey data, and comparative studies of mining techniques across Mediterranean cultures, establishing patterns of resource exploitation from the Copper Age to the Upper Paleolithic. Current projects include the functional analysis of tools from Tzines (Thasos, Greece), employing experimental archaeology to reconstruct Paleolithic hematite mining processes. She collaborates with international teams, including UMR 8215 – Trajectoires at Nanterre, France.

Marta Arzarelloمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• First European peopling
• Prehistory
• Excavation methods
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Marta Arzarello is an Associate Professor in Prehistory and Protohistory at the Department of Humanistic Studies, University of Ferrara (Italy). She serves as Deputy Director of the Department of Humanistic Studies and Coordinator of the Doctorate in Human Sciences and the International Master in Quaternary and Prehistory, both funded by Erasmus Mundus. She has coordinated numerous international projects (FP7, Erasmus Mundus, CNR-CNRST) and acted as EC expert since 2011. Director of over 60 Master’s and 21 PhD theses Director of excavations at Pirro Nord and Ciota Ciara Focus on Middle/Lower Palaeolithic technology, first European peopling, island colonization, and Sahara cultures Her recent publications (2025–2024) span archaeology , anthropology , and lithic technology , addressing topics such as: Neurocranial morphology of Palaeolithic remains Lithic analysis of Lower Palaeolithic sites Diet and subsistence strategies in Palaeolithic Italy Use-wear analysis for tool functionality Early human presence in Western Europe She received the Prix Prince Rainier III de Monaco (2018) for research at Pirro Nord. Her work integrates field campaigns, experimental archaeology, and museum curation to reconstruct human behavior and environmental interactions.

Sheila Dawn Coulsonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Archaeology
• Stone Age
• Ethnoarchaeology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sheila Dawn Coulson is an Associate Professor Emeritus at the University of Oslo's Faculty of Humanities, affiliated with the Department of Archaeology, Conservation and History. Her expertise lies in lithic technology and prehistoric human behavior analysis using the chaîne opératoire method. She has conducted research across multiple continents, with a focus on Botswana's Tsodilo Hills for two decades. She holds a BA (Honours) in Archaeology from Simon Fraser University (1971), an MA in Anthropology from Bryn Mawr College (1974), and a PhD in Prehistoric Archaeology (Lithic Technology) from the University of London (1982). Her research explores stone tool manufacturing processes and ancient human behavior, emphasizing material selection and technological choices. Key projects include the Landscape Archaeology of the Kalahari, investigating hydrological shifts' impact on prehistoric mobility. Publications highlight ritual behavior analysis, mobility patterns, and geochemical sourcing of artifacts in African prehistory. Her work bridges lithic analysis with broader questions of cultural development and environmental adaptation.

Justin Pargeterمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Pleistocene archaeology
• Hominin biocultural evolution
• Stone tool technology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Justin Pargeter is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Anthropology at New York University and holds external roles as Senior Research Fellow at the University of Johannesburg’s Palaeo-Research Institute and an Honorary Research Fellow at the University of the Witwatersrand’s Rock Art Research Institute. His research focuses on human biocultural evolution through the interplay of technology, cognition, and environmental change in the Pleistocene archaeological record. Key areas include stone tool technology, experimental archaeology, and hunter-gatherer adaptations in sub-Saharan Africa. Current projects include the Cango Valley Archaeology and Paleoscape Project examining Boomplaas Cave’s role in human-environment interactions, and the P5 Pondoland Coastal Foraging project investigating coastal foraging practices. He leads studies on neuroplasticity during stone tool skill acquisition and cultural drivers of biological regionalization in the Zambezian Biome. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary methods combining experimental archaeology, paleoenvironmental modeling, and public outreach initiatives like the Archaeology in Action comics project. Pargeter collaborates internationally on projects funded by NSF, National Geographic, and the Leakey Foundation. His research spans fieldwork in South Africa, experimental studies on tool production, and theoretical work on lithic analysis replicability. He also promotes STEM equity through platforms like My So-Called Lab and open-access resources for global students.