جستجوی استاد راهنمای دانشگاهی

• Environmental Archaeology
• Archaeobotany
• Palynology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Wiebke Kirleis is Professor for Environmental Archaeology and Archaeobotany at the Institute for Pre- and Protohistory, Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel (CAU). She has held this position since May 2014 and was previously a junior professor at the same university from 2008 to 2014. She is actively involved in major interdisciplinary research projects, including the Cluster of Excellence ROOTS and the Collaborative Research Centre 1266 'Scales of Transformation', where she serves as co-speaker and technical platform speaker. PhD in Natural Sciences, University of Göttingen (2002) Diploma in Biology, University of Göttingen (1998) Studies in Botany, Anthropology, and Environmental History, University of Göttingen (1990–1998) Wiebke Kirleis' research centers on the interaction between humans and plants during the late Pleistocene and Holocene, with a focus on plant economy, domestication, agricultural development, and landscape transformation. Her work explores how wild and cultivated plants were used for nutrition, ritual, and technical purposes, and how agricultural innovations such as ploughing and manuring impacted Central European landscapes. She has a strong geographical focus on Northern and Central Germany, Southeastern Europe, the Near and Middle East, and Southeast and East Asia, particularly Indonesia. Her methodological expertise includes archaeobotany (analysis of charred and waterlogged plant remains), palynology (pollen and spore analysis from sediment cores), and anthracology (study of charcoal remains). Her recent research includes studies on broomcorn millet diffusion, early farming in Scandinavia and Russia, and plant use in Bronze Age settlements across Europe and Turkey. She leads and collaborates on numerous interdisciplinary projects, emphasizing the integration of botanical data into broader archaeological narratives. Her publications reflect a consistent trend in environmental archaeology, focusing on plant domestication, agricultural transitions, and human-induced landscape change. Keywords across her recent work include archaeobotany, palynology, Neolithic and Bronze Age subsistence, and environmental reconstruction. Her research spans subfields such as food security, cultural transmission of plant use, early monumentality, and socio-economic aspects of prehistoric agriculture. Board member, Cluster of Excellence ROOTS Co-speaker, CRC 1266 'Scales of Transformation' Speaker, ROOTS Technical Platform Board member, Johanna-Mestorf-Akademie Chair, Scientific Advisory Board, Dithmarschen Stone Age Park (since 2023) Full member, German Archaeological Institute (DAI) Elected member, Commission for Archaeology of Non-European Cultures (KAAK) Wiebke Kirleis has supervised numerous research projects funded by the DFG and other agencies, including the Graduate School 'Human Development in Landscapes'. She has advised students and collaborated internationally with institutions in Italy, Norway, Indonesia, and Australia. Her leadership roles in academic self-administration include serving on planning, budget, and equality committees at CAU Kiel. She is committed to science communication, having launched the digital exhibition 'Alles bleibt anders' and produced educational films on archaeobotany. She is also involved in mentoring female postdocs through the via:mento program. She leads the archaeobotanical component in the 'Superfood' module of the SFB 1266 digital exhibition and is actively involved in the ROOTS Cluster’s Subcluster 'Dietary ROOTS'. Her lab and research team operate within the Institute for Pre- and Protohistory, contributing to the university’s strong focus on interdisciplinary landscape archaeology.

• Population Genetics
• Human Evolution
• Genomics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Mattias Jakobsson is a faculty member at Uppsala University's Department of Organismal Biology (Human Evolution), holding a PhD and Docent title. His research focuses on population genetics, human evolution, and genomic analysis of modern and ancient human populations. Jakobsson leads a lab using computational methods to study genomic variation, migration patterns, and adaptation in Stone Age Eurasia and sub-Saharan Africa. Key projects include investigations into hunter-gatherer populations, plague infections in Neolithic farmers, and genetic continuity in Scandinavia. Education: PhD (exact field unspecified), Docent Lab: Jakobsson Lab (website: jakobssonlab.iob.uu.se ) Research interests emphasize applying genomic data to understand human migration, admixture, and adaptation. Recent work highlights studies on HLA diversity in Thai hunter-gatherers, ancient European genetic shifts, and plague dynamics in Neolithic communities. Collaborations span global archaeological and genomic projects.

Agnieszka Gruszczyńskaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Paleoecology
• Climate Change
• Quaternary Science
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Agnieszka Gruszczyńska is a researcher specializing in paleoenvironmental studies at an academic institution in Poland, working within the Department of Dynamics of Past Landscapes. She completed her PhD in 2023 after conducting extensive research on the paleogeographic development of the Great Sertei Lake Basin in the Vitebsk Lake District, using paleoecological analyses as her primary methodology. Education: 2016-2023: PhD studies on Paleogeographic development of the Great Sertei Lake Basin in the Vitebsk Lake District in the light of paleoecological studies 2014-2016: Master's degree in Environmental Protection, Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection, University of Lodz, specialization in ecology and water protection 2012-2014: Master's degree in Pedagogy with physical and health education, Faculty of Geographical Sciences, University of Lodz Dr. Gruszczyńska's research centers on ecosystem responses to violent and extreme events throughout geological history, with particular expertise in Chironomidae ecology where she investigates non-temperature factors influencing population dynamics and community quality. Her work spans paleoecological analysis of aquatic invertebrate remains and examines climate change patterns throughout the Pleistocene and Holocene epochs. She frequently employs multi-proxy approaches to reconstruct past environmental conditions, with fieldwork concentrated in Eastern Europe, particularly Western Russia's Serteya region and various Polish lake districts. Her extensive publication record demonstrates a methodological focus on paleolimnology and paleoenvironmental reconstruction using lake sediments, peat bogs, and other natural archives. Recent work shows increasing emphasis on human-environment interactions throughout history, particularly regarding historical land use practices like charcoal production and their long-term ecological impacts. Her collaborative research bridges Quaternary science, archaeology, and modern environmental concerns, often examining how past environmental changes can inform contemporary ecological challenges. Dr. Gruszczyńska actively participates in international research collaborations, particularly with institutions in Russia and other European countries, contributing to our understanding of long-term environmental changes and human adaptation to these changes across the East European Plain.

• Geoarchaeology
• Paleolithic Archaeology
• Archaeological Micromorphology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

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.

• Agricultural Genetics
• Plant Ancestry Studies
• Crop Diversity
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Marieke van de Loosdrecht is an External employee in the Department of Biosystematics at Wageningen University & Research. Her work focuses on the genetic and historical dimensions of crops and human populations, with a particular emphasis on African agricultural heritage and ancient DNA analysis. She collaborates internationally on projects exploring genomic diversity in traditional rice varieties and prehistoric human migrations. Research interests include crop domestication, colonial impact on agricultural systems, and the genetic histories of plant and human populations. For example, her work on Maroon rice varieties in Suriname and French Guiana traces 350 years of colonial influence through genomic data. Other projects involve analyzing ancient DNA from North African populations to understand prehistoric migration patterns. Her recent publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches combining genomics with anthropology and archaeology. Notable contributions include studies on Saharan pastoralism and the genetic continuity of Pleistocene hunter-gatherers in Iberia. She has contributed datasets to repositories like NCBI, preserving genetic information of heirloom rice varieties. Marieke has been featured in media outlets for her research on rice varieties' African origins and ancient DNA findings. Her work bridges academic disciplines to illuminate historical and biological processes shaping modern agricultural and human diversity.

• Paleoclimatology
• Micropaleontology
• Environmental Science
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Annett Junginger is a researcher at the University of Tübingen's Department of Geosciences, leading the Micropaleontology research group and contributing to the Senckenberg Center for Human Evolution and Paleoenvironment (HEP Tübingen). With a career spanning over two decades, she specializes in paleoclimatology, micropaleontology, and environmental-geochemical analysis of rift lakes. Education: Dr.rer.nat. in Paleoclimatology (2011) and Diploma in Geosciences (2006) from University of Potsdam/FU Berlin Key Projects: Hominin Sites and Paleolakes Drilling Project (HSPDP), Chew Bahir Basin studies, Suguta Valley hydrology Her research focuses on paleoclimate dynamics in East Africa, using lake sediments , isotope geochemistry , and micropaleontological proxies to understand climate variability across Quaternary periods. She investigates how hydroclimate fluctuations impacted hominin evolution and dispersal routes, particularly during the African Humid Period (15–5 ka BP) and MIS 12 glacial stage. Recent publications (2024) examine Lake Albert biodiversity via environmental DNA, Lake Naivasha metal sources , and Chew Bahir strontium isotopes . Earlier work includes volcano-tectonic fragmentation of Turkana-Suguta Megalake (2023), paleo-hydrology of Greece (2021), and Angolan diatom studies (2020). She employs multi-sensor remote sensing and phytolith analysis for climate modeling. Teaching responsibilities include BSc/MSc courses in Micropaleontology, Paleontology, and field practicals in Austria. She organizes African fieldtrips (Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, etc.) for paleoenvironmental data collection.

Michael Glascockمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهش

• Archaeometry
• Geochemistry
• Archaeological Materials Analysis
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Michael Glascock is a Research Professor and Group Leader of the Archaeometry Lab at the University of Missouri Research Reactor (MURR). He holds additional roles as an Adjunct Research Associate and Senior Research Scientist at MURR. His research focuses on archaeological materials analysis, particularly obsidian sourcing and geochemical characterization of archaeological artifacts. Dr. Glascock earned his Ph.D. in 1975 from Iowa State University and has over 35 years of experience in Neutron Activation Analysis (NAA) and gamma-ray spectroscopy applied to archaeology, geochemistry, and environmental science. His current work emphasizes obsidian source characterization in the Western Hemisphere, including studies of prehistoric trade networks in Kamchatka, Georgia, and Patagonia. He also investigates ceramic production techniques and raw material procurement in regions such as Oman, Panama, and Peru. Glascock’s methodologies include NAA, portable X-ray fluorescence (p-XRF), and isotopic analysis to trace material origins and human mobility patterns. Recent publications highlight his contributions to understanding obsidian circulation in Patagonia, Neolithic procurement strategies in Georgia, and ceramic production in ancient Sardis. His research bridges archaeology, geochemistry, and environmental science to reconstruct ancient human-environment interactions and cultural networks. Dr. Glascock collaborates on interdisciplinary projects like the Purísima Concepción Archaeological Project in Tierra del Fuego and the Sardis Archaeological Research Project. He maintains an active role in developing archaeometric databases and advancing analytical techniques for cultural heritage materials.

Jessica Hendyمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Palaeoproteomics
• Zooarchaeology by Mass Spectrometry (ZooMS)
• Ancient Diets
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jessica Hendy is a Senior Lecturer in Palaeoproteomics at the University of York's Department of Archaeology. Specializing in ancient protein analysis, she explores culinary practices, diets, and disease in prehistoric societies, with a focus on biomolecular methodologies. University of York (2019–present) Max Planck Institute for the Science of Human History (2016–2019) University of York (PhD, 2015) University of Auckland (BA, BSc, 2010) Her research integrates palaeoproteomics and ZooMS to investigate: Dietary biomarkers in archaeological contexts Origins of fermentation and dairying Protein preservation in dental calculus and ceramics Human-animal interactions through biomolecular data Recent publications highlight her work on: Beerstone proteomes for brewing history Multi-taxa dairy identification Viking Age organic artifacts Neolithic food globalization Diagenesis patterns in ancient proteins Salmon fishing and pottery adoption Her scientific awards include: Philip Leverhulme Prize (2019) General Anthropology Division Prize (2023) Max Planck Society Donors Award (2016) Humanities Research Centre Doctoral Fellowship (2015) As a supervisor, Jessica mentors PhD candidates like Charlotte Blacka (rapid proteomics), Eleanor Green (biomolecule substrates), and Jan Dekker (Mesolithic container technology). She co-supervises external students at Cambridge and British Columbia. She leads initiatives such as the BioArCh research group and directs postgraduate research (2021–2022). Currently on a 2023–2024 sabbatical , her work remains pivotal in biomolecular archaeology.

Raiko Kraußمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Prehistoric Archaeology
• Neolithisation
• Archaeometallurgy
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Raiko Krauß is a Professor at the Eberhard Karls University Tübingen, specializing in prehistoric and early historical archaeology with a focus on Central and Southeastern Europe. His research spans Neolithic settlements, Copper Age metallurgy, and Bronze Age cultural transformations. Member of the German Archaeological Institute (2018) Heisenberg Fellow (DFG 2017-2022) Recipient of multiple scholarships and honors His work integrates paleoenvironmental studies, archaeobotany, and material culture analysis, particularly in the Ammer Valley and Balkan regions. He has led international projects on sites like Varna, Bucova Pusta IV, and Movila lui Deciov, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches. Recent publications highlight his expertise in Neolithisation dynamics, resource cultures, and early metallurgy. He organizes conferences on topics such as the 'Scientific Potential of Anthropological Collections' (2025) and 'Early Neolithic Lifestyles' (2019). Teaching responsibilities include Stone Age archaeology, Neolithic theory, and fieldwork training at Tübingen. Research Focus: Neolithic settlements, metallurgy origins, paleoenvironmental reconstruction Leadership: International excavation teams, DFG-funded projects Publications: Over 147 peer-reviewed works, including monographs on Varna and Ammer Valley

Torsten Güntherمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Population Genomics
• Ancient DNA
• Human Evolution
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Torsten Günther is a Researcher at Uppsala University's Department of Organismal Biology, holding a PhD and the Swedish academic title of Docent. His work bridges evolutionary biology, archaeology, and genomics through cutting-edge analysis of ancient DNA from human and animal specimens across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. His research focuses on reconstructing population histories using paleogenomic data, with particular expertise in human migration patterns, domestication processes of livestock (especially sheep and cattle), and methodological innovations in archaeogenomics. Recent work examines vanished hybrid zones in Saharan rock doves, genomic legacies of aurochs hybridization in Iberian cattle, and Neolithic transitions in Northwest Africa. His interdisciplinary approach integrates archaeological context with high-resolution genomic analysis to address fundamental questions about human prehistory and evolutionary adaptation. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2023-2025) reveals three dominant research strands: 1) Livestock domestication genomics (sheep, cattle, mouflon), 2) Human population dynamics during critical transitions (Neolithic, Bronze Age), and 3) Methodological advances in ancient DNA analysis. His collaborative network spans over 20 institutions across Europe and North America, with fieldwork concentrated in Mediterranean and Atlantic European regions. Günther frequently publishes in high-impact journals including Nature , Science , and eLIFE , demonstrating significant influence in archaeogenomics. He maintains active research leadership through methodological software development (READv2) and participation in major international consortia studying ancient human and animal genomes. His work consistently addresses how historical demographic processes shaped modern biodiversity and human genetic variation, with implications for conservation biology and understanding human adaptation.

Michael Bartonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Complex Systems Science
• Human Ecology
• Landscape Dynamics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Michael Barton is a Professor and Director of Education in the School of Complex Adaptive Systems at Arizona State University (ASU), with affiliations in the School of Human Evolution & Social Change. His research focuses on long-term socio-ecological dynamics, integrating computational modeling, geospatial technologies, and archaeological data to understand human-environment interactions. He leads interdisciplinary projects like the Mediterranean Landscape Dynamics (MedLanD) initiative, exploring resilience in socio-ecological systems through fieldwork and simulation. He is a core developer of GRASS GIS, an open-source geospatial tool, and directs the Network for Computational Modeling in Social and Ecological Sciences (CoMSES). Barton’s work emphasizes open science, FAIR standards, and model reproducibility, supported by NSF and Sloan Foundation grants. He teaches courses on complex systems, geoarchaeology, and spatial technologies, and has contributed to over 150 peer-reviewed publications. Barton’s research bridges archaeology, earth science, and computational science, addressing topics like climate intervention strategies, Neolithic transitions, and agent-based modeling. He collaborates globally, advancing tools like the Open Modeling Foundation to foster interdisciplinary scientific collaboration.

• Archaeology
• Prehistoric Societies
• Coastal Hunter-Fisher-Gatherers
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Knut Andreas Bergsvik is a Professor in Archaeology at the University of Bergen , affiliated with the Department of Cultural History at the University Museum of Bergen. His research focuses on economic, social, and ideological aspects of prehistoric societies, particularly Stone Age coastal hunter-fishers in Northern Europe and human use of caves and rockshelters across millennia. Key research themes include the transition from hunting-gathering to farming, demographic shifts in Mesolithic populations, and interdisciplinary cave studies. He leads the COASTARK research group, emphasizing coastal demography and landscape archaeology. Research Trends: His recent works (2023-2025) analyze wetland sites, stray finds as big data, and chronological frameworks for prehistoric caves. Publications highlight maritime mobility, agricultural adoption, and ritual landscapes. Scientific Contributions: While no formal awards are documented, his fieldwork and publications have reshaped understanding of Norway's prehistoric coastal societies and cave usage.

• Archaeology
• Prehistoric Archaeology
• Epigravettian Culture
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Mario Bodružić is a researcher at the Department of Archaeology, University of Zadar, specializing in prehistoric archaeology with a focus on Epigravettian communities in Northern Dalmatia. He has been employed since 2021 as part of the Epigravettian Communities of Northern Dalmatia (EpiC) project (IP-2019-04-6115) led by Dario Vujević, contributing to protective archaeological research in the region. His academic journey began with a double major in History and Archaeology at the University of Zadar, culminating in a Graduate Archaeologist degree in 2011. His research spans three interconnected domains: Epigravettian Culture (c. 20,000-10,000 years ago), particularly in Northern Dalmatian islands like Ugljan Stone tool analysis (lithic technology) across prehistoric periods Genetic archaeology, evidenced by collaborations on ancient DNA studies of Neolithic and Bronze Age migrations His fieldwork includes excavations at key sites such as Vlakno Cave, Benkovac-Lastvine, and Pokrovnik, with a methodological focus on surface surveys in Dinaric karst landscapes. Notable publication trends reveal: Excavation reports on previously undocumented Upper Paleolithic sites Technical studies of lithic variability using experimental approaches Interdisciplinary work integrating archaeology with genetic analysis Geographic emphasis on Croatian coastal and island regions

Yasemin Menemenliمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Archaeological Theory
• World Prehistory
• Mesolithic Studies
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Yasemin Menemenli is a doctoral researcher at the Department of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies at Umeå University. Her academic journey includes a BA in Art History and Archaeology from the University of Hull (2017) and an MA in Mesolithic Studies from the University of York (2019). Her research focuses on the Mesolithic and Neolithic transition in Anatolia , exploring the origins of agriculture, human-landscape interactions, and the chronological/social context of climatic events. She integrates archaeological theory, mortuary studies, material culture , and advanced scientific methods like isotopes, radioc0arbon dating, and ancient DNA into her work. Supervised by Professor Malcolm Lillie , Doctor Chelsea Budd , and Associate Professor Philip Buckland , Yasemin contributes to multi-disciplinary investigations of socio-cultural dynamics in Late Mesolithic and Early Neolithic communities. Her work involves translating Turkish archaeological reports and applying modern paradigms to analyze subsistence, burial practices, and environmental factors.

• Peatland Palaeoecology
• Neodymium Isotopes
• Fire History Reconstruction
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Katarzyna Marcisz is a Polish palaeoecologist affiliated with Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań . Her research focuses on reconstructing environmental changes using peatland archives, with expertise in isotope geochemistry, testate amoebae analysis, and fire history modeling. Lead author on Neodymium isotope studies in peatlands Developed continental-scale testate amoebae transfer functions Recipient of multiple National Science Centre (Poland) grants Research Highlights: Her work spans three key areas: Peatland Dynamics: Investigated hydrological stability over the Holocene using high-resolution 14 C and 210 Pb dating Fire Ecology: Quantified fire activity interactions with vegetation across European lowlands and alpine regions Isotope Tracing: Advanced Nd isotopes as local environmental disturbance indicators in peat records Recent publications emphasize: Carbon sequestration potential in kettle-hole peatlands Human-climate interactions in fire regimes Testate amoebae as bioindicators for ecosystem changes Key methodological contributions include improving dating resolution in ombrotrophic peat profiles and developing eDNA metabarcoding applications for palaeoecological studies.