جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Miriam Belmakerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Human Evolution
• Paleoanthropology
• Archaeology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Miriam Belmaker is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology & Sociology at The University of Tulsa, part of the Kendall College of Arts & Sciences. She also holds an associate curator position at the Steinhardt Museum of Natural History in Tel Aviv, Israel, reflecting her international academic engagement. Her academic journey includes a B.A. in prehistoric archaeology and ecology from Haifa University, followed by an M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Evolution and Ecology from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. She completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Harvard University and a visiting position at the College of William & Mary before joining TU in 2012. Dr. Belmaker's research centers on paleoecology, zooarchaeology, and human evolution, particularly how environmental and climatic changes over the past 2 million years influenced hominin biological and cultural evolution. She uses fossil faunal remains to reconstruct ancient environments and interpret hominin behavior. Her fieldwork spans Israel, Jordan, the Caucasus, and Central and East Asia, with a focus on early Pleistocene sites. She is co-director of renewed excavations at the 'Ubeidiya site in Israel. Her recent publications reveal a strong trend in paleoenvironmental reconstruction using zooarchaeological and isotopic methods, with a focus on early human dispersals, climate variability, and faunal responses to ecological change. Her work integrates field data with modeling and comparative collections to address broad questions in human evolution. National Science Foundation Leakey Foundation Wenner-Gren Foundation Irene Levy Sala CARE Foundation Dr. Belmaker has successfully secured funding from prestigious organizations to support her research and fieldwork. She advises graduate students and leads the Belmaker Paleoecology and Zooarchaeology Lab at TU, where she also founded and directs the university’s comparative vertebrate collection—a key resource for training and research. She is actively involved in academic mentoring and continues to expand her research program through international collaborations, ongoing excavations, and interdisciplinary studies linking paleoecology with human evolutionary theory.

• Classical Archaeology
• Urbanism in the Greek and Roman Mediterranean
• Port Cities and Maritime Archaeology
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Prof. Dr. Stefan Feuser is a Heisenberg-Professor of Classical Archaeology at the University of Bonn, Germany, since 2022. He holds a Ph.D. (2008) and Habilitation (2017) in Classical Archaeology from the Universities of Münster and Rostock, respectively. His academic career includes roles as a Professor at Kiel University (2016–2022) and Assistant Professor at Rostock (2010–2016), alongside research fellowships at institutions like the German Archaeological Institute and Harvard University's Center for Hellenic Studies. Feuser's research focuses on cities and urbanism in the Greek and Roman Mediterranean , particularly port cities, maritime infrastructure, and temporal practices in ancient urban environments. He investigates how social hierarchies, labor dynamics, and ecological factors shaped coastal settlements. His work bridges archaeology with interdisciplinary approaches, including geoarchaeology and environmental studies. Notable grants include the Virtual Worlds in Teaching Archaeology (EU-funded, 2023–2026) and The Temporality of Ancient Cities (DFG, 2022–2025). His publications explore harbor cities, such as Hafenstädte im östlichen Mittelmeerraum (2020), and digital pedagogy, including the Discovering Greek & Roman Cities MOOC. Awards include the DFG Heisenberg Fellowship (2021) and a Feodor Lynen Fellowship (2019–2020). Feuser leads projects on Pergamon's maritime satellites (e.g., Elaia) and integrates climate-neutral field research methodologies. His work emphasizes the intersection of ancient urbanism with modern environmental challenges.

Emőke Mohrمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Palaeontology
• Stratigraphy
• Micropaleontology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Emőke Mohr is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Palaeontology, Institute of Geography and Earth Sciences, Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE), with additional lecturer roles at the Department of Palaeontology and the Center of Earth Sciences. Her office is located at 1117 Budapest, Pázmány Péter sétány 1/c., room 0-213. She can be contacted via email at tothemoke@caesar.elte.hu or phone extension 8629. Her research centers on paleontological and stratigraphic investigations of Central European basins, with a specialization in microfossil analysis. Key areas include: Reconstruction of paleoenvironments using ostracods and foraminifera Evolution of Paratethyan basins during the Miocene Triassic-Cretaceous sedimentary systems Biostratigraphic refinement of Pannonian and Transylvanian sequences Response of microfauna to oceanic anoxic events Mohr's recent publications (2015-2022) demonstrate a multidisciplinary approach integrating stratigraphy, sedimentology, and paleoecology. Dominant themes are basin evolution in the Pannonian and Transylvanian systems, ostracod taxonomy, and paleoenvironmental responses to climate transitions. Over 80% of her work focuses on the Miocene-Pliocene, with significant contributions to Triassic and Cretaceous research. No awards, grants, or student advising relationships are documented in available materials. Laboratory affiliations or team collaborations are not described.

• Geochemistry
• Environmental Science
• Stratigraphy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

José Borrego Flores is a University Professor at the Department of Earth Sciences , Faculty of Experimental Sciences , University of Huelva. His research focuses on the geochemical and sedimentological impacts of acid mine drainage (AMD) on estuarine systems, particularly in the Tinto and Odiel estuaries (SW Spain). Research Center: Huelva Scientific and Technological Center Research Group: RNM276 Applied Geosciences Professor Borrego's work addresses environmental pollution, heavy metal dynamics, and rare earth element fractionation in mining-affected estuaries. Recent publications highlight interactions between AMD and seawater, sediment stability under industrial loads, and hydrodynamic impacts on coastal systems. His studies often employ cluster analysis and geophysical techniques for environmental monitoring. Email: borrego@dgeo.uhu.es

Virginia Harveyمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Biomolecular Analysis
• Wildlife Forensics
• Conservation Biology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr Virginia Harvey is a Senior Lecturer in Zoology at the University of Chester's School of Natural Sciences, within the Faculty of Science, Business and Enterprise. Her research focuses on biomolecular methods—particularly protein and DNA analysis—to study human impacts on biodiversity, wildlife forensics, and archaeological ecosystems. She specializes in collagen fingerprinting (ZooMS) for species identification in archaeological remains, with applications to fisheries, food fraud, and conservation. Education: BSc Zoology with Marine Zoology, University of Wales, Bangor (exact dates not specified) MPhil and PhD in Biomolecular Archaeology, University of Manchester (2015–2021) Research Highlights: Development of ZooMS for taxonomic identification in fish bones and archaeological artifacts Applications in wildlife crime, food fraud detection, and invasive species monitoring Studies on collagen preservation in tropical and temperate environments Teaching & Supervision: Teaches genetics, evolution, and wildlife crime at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Supervises MSc/MPhil/PhD students in biomolecular analysis, conservation genetics, and forensic applications. Professional Activities: Peer reviewer for journals including Nature Ecology and Evolution , Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) Member of the University's Sustainability and Environment Research Institute

• Environmental Geochemistry
• Paleoecology
• Sedimentology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Fabio Francescangeli is a Lecturer and Senior Researcher at the Department of Geosciences, University of Fribourg. His research focuses on paleoecology, sedimentology, and benthic foraminifera as proxies for environmental quality assessment in coastal and transitional ecosystems. He holds a Postdoc and Senior Researcher position, contributing to interdisciplinary studies combining sedimentological, geochemical, and molecular approaches. His work integrates traditional morphological analyses with innovative techniques like eDNA metabarcoding to evaluate anthropogenic impacts on marine environments. Key areas of study include pollution effects on benthic communities, paleoenvironmental reconstructions in estuaries and coastal zones, and ecological quality assessments in regions like Brazil’s Sepetiba Bay, Italy’s Gulf of Cagliari, and France’s English Channel. Francescangeli collaborates with institutions globally, applying his expertise to coastal management strategies and advancing understanding of climate change impacts through sediment archives. His research emphasizes methodological advancements in species identification and environmental modeling.

Becky Knightمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Zooarchaeology
• Human Osteology
• Environmental Archaeology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Becky Knight is a Researcher at the University of York within the Department of Archaeology. She serves as a Research Technician for PalaeoHub , providing technical and teaching support for undergraduate and postgraduate practical classes in Human Osteology and Zooarchaeology . Her responsibilities include managing laboratory facilities, analyzing faunal remains from projects like the RATTUS project, Harewood House, and Malton Roman Fort, and contributing to the conservation and interpretation of archaeological materials. BSc in Archaeology from the University of Bradford (dissertation on age estimation techniques for medieval human remains) MSc in Zooarchaeology from the University of York (dissertation on microfaunal remains for climate reconstruction) Becky's research intersects Zooarchaeology , Human Osteology , and Environmental Archaeology . She specializes in analyzing animal remains to reconstruct past climates, human subsistence strategies, and ecological interactions. Her work with the POSTGLACIAL project at Star Carr and Flixton Island highlights her expertise in Late Palaeolithic and Early Mesolithic landscape studies. Collaborative efforts on publications such as 'Faunal Remains: Results by Species' and 'Antler Frontlets' underscore her contributions to understanding prehistoric resource use and symbolic practices. Recent publications by Becky Knight reflect trends in Zooarchaeology , with a focus on faunal analysis, environmental reconstruction, and Mesolithic cultural practices. Her work on birch bark utilization, antler frontlets, and osseous technology provides insights into material culture and subsistence strategies, while her contributions to dating Star Carr's embayment refine chronological frameworks for Late Glacial and Early Mesolithic sites. Becky has provided technical support for multiple excavations and dissertations, including pivotal roles in the Star Carr and POSTGLACIAL projects. Her responsibilities as Finds and Environmental Manager, faunal specialist, and consultant on zooarchaeological analyses highlight her integral role in both academic and field-based research within the Department of Archaeology.

John A. Rayburnمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Geomorphology
• Environmental Geology
• Paleoclimatology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. John A. Rayburn is a Professor in the Department of Geological Sciences at SUNY New Paltz, with additional faculty membership in the Environmental Science program. His research focuses on Geomorphology , Glacial Geology , and Paleoclimatology , with particular emphasis on North American glacial lake dynamics and climate change impacts. He received the SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching (2015) and has taught courses ranging from Physical Geology to Advanced Geomorphology. Education: Ph.D. in Geology (Binghamton University, 2004) M.Sc. in Geology (University of Manitoba, 1997) B.S. in Geology (SUNY Plattsburgh, 1994) B.A. in Economics (St. Lawrence University, 1987) Research Highlights: His work spans Glacial Lake Drainage , Tree-Ring Dating , and Ground Penetrating Radar Mapping , covering regions from the Catskill Mountains to the Champlain Valley . Publications frequently appear in journals like Quaternary International and Hydrological Processes , with collaborators including D.A. Franzi and T.M. Cronin. Scientific Awards: SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching (2015)

• Invertebrate Anatomy
• Marine Zoology
• Taxonomy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Bernhard Ruthensteiner is a senior scientist and head of the Section Evertebrata varia at the Munich State Zoological Collection (ZSM), part of the Bavarian State Natural Science Collections (SNSB). His work bridges taxonomy, comparative anatomy, and advanced imaging techniques. Institution : Munich State Zoological Collection Role : Head of Section Evertebrata varia Research Focus : Invertebrate anatomy, 3D imaging, and evolutionary morphology His research spans diverse invertebrate groups, including Gastropoda , Cnidaria , and Echinodermata , with a strong emphasis on microCT and SEM analysis for resolving taxonomic and developmental questions. Recent publications highlight his contributions to understanding biomineralization processes , protonephridial system development , and evolutionary adaptations in terrestrial and marine species . Key collaborations involve institutions in Germany, Austria, and Madagascar, with a focus on integrative taxonomy and digital specimen curation. His work also includes pioneering 3D model embedding in PDF publications and correlative microscopy for studying symbiotic relationships.

• Luminescence Dating
• Quaternary Environmental Studies
• Paleontology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr Martina Demuro is an ARC Future Fellow and Research Fellow at the University of Adelaide's School of Physics, Chemistry and Earth Sciences within the Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology. Her research focuses on luminescence dating techniques to reconstruct Quaternary environmental, paleontological, and archaeological histories in southwest Europe and Australia. She holds a PhD from the University of Wollongong (2009) and has conducted postdoctoral research at Spain’s CENIEH through a Marie Curie grant. Her work includes projects on Neanderthal histories, Middle Pleistocene human evolution, and megafaunal extinction chronologies in Australia. Current Role: ARC Future Fellow investigating Neanderthal histories in southwest Europe Key Grants: ARC DECRA (2016–2019), ARC Future Fellowship (2020–2025), Marie Curie IRG (2011–2014) Research Sites: Atapuerca (Spain), Naracoorte Caves (Australia), Iberian Peninsula fossil sites Her research integrates luminescence dating with archaeological and paleoenvironmental proxies to address questions about human evolution, climate change impacts, and species extinction timelines. She currently supervises a PhD student (Ben Thomas Robertson) and collaborates on international projects such as the ARC-funded investigation of Australian underwater cave extinctions.

Sanu Shameerمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Cellular Metabolism
• Mathematical Modeling
• Plant Biology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Sanu Shameer is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram (IISER TVM). His research focuses on systems biology approaches to model cellular metabolism in plants and parasites using computational frameworks. His primary research interests include cellular metabolism, mathematical modeling, plant biology, parasitology, and systems biology. He integrates metabolic models with signaling, regulation, organ development, and resource allocation systems to develop comprehensive whole-organism models. His work spans stomatal physiology in plants, Crassulacean Acid Metabolism (CAM), tomato fruit development, and Trypanosoma metabolism. Dr. Shameer's publication trends reveal a strong emphasis on computational plant metabolism, particularly in stomatal function (2024), CAM mechanisms (2024), and tomato developmental biology (2020-2022). His parasite metabolism work includes constraint-based modeling for drug target identification (2016) and the TrypanoCyc database (2015), demonstrating methodological expertise in hybrid kinetic-constraint modeling and metabolic flux analysis. He teaches Systems Biology: Theory (I2B411/BIO4119/BIO6119), Systems Biology: Applications (I2B421), Biochemistry (BIO314/MSB314), Bioimaging and Processing (I2B422), and Systems Biology and Imaging Lab (I2B521). His Simbiosys Lab, accessible at https://sites.google.com/view/simbiosys , focuses on integrating biological processes through computational modeling.

• Geology
• Paleontology
• Stratigraphy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Merlynd K Nestell is a Full Professor at The University of Texas at Arlington in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences. He holds a PhD in Mathematics from Oregon State University (1966) and additional degrees in Geology and Mathematics. His academic career spans over five decades, including roles as Visiting Professor at St. Petersburg State University (1999) and prior faculty positions at UT Arlington from 1969 onwards. Education: BA in Mathematics, Andrews University, 1957 MA in Mathematics, University of Wisconsin Colleges, 1959 PhD in Mathematics (Analysis), Oregon State University, 1966 MA in Geology, Princeton University, 1977 Research Interests: Nestell specializes in micropaleontology, focusing on foraminifera, conodonts, and fusulinaceans. His work addresses biostratigraphy, paleoenvironmental reconstruction, and Permian-Triassic boundary studies. He has contributed to understanding Middle Permian microfaunas in West Texas and global correlations of Tethyan biota. Grants & Funding: ExxonMobil grants (2018–2019) for Biostratigraphy research ExxonMobil grant (2005) for rock sample analysis Awards: Lifetime Achievement Award, UT Arlington College of Science (2020) Teacher of the Year, Mathematics Department (2018) Key Contributions: Nestell has authored over 200 publications, including seminal works on Permian foraminiferal biostratigraphy, Guadalupian microfaunal correlations, and Permian-Triassic boundary events. He co-edited major volumes on Permian microfossil biostratigraphy and pioneered methods for analyzing microfossil internal structures.

Michelle Feiderمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Zooarchaeology
• Microfaunal Analysis
• Human-Animal Interactions
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Michelle Feider is a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Department of Archaeology at the University of York, specializing in zooarchaeology. She focuses on small mammals and herpetofauna as bioproxies to study human activities, sedentism, diet, disease epidemics, and human-mediated dispersal patterns. BSc in Marine Biology (2004) MSc in Osteoarchaeology (2007, Bournemouth University) PhD in Zooarchaeology (Bournemouth University, 2017–2022) Her research combines traditional zooarchaeological methods with advanced techniques like Zooarchaeology by Mass Spectrometry (ZooMS), ancient DNA analysis, and stable isotope dating to investigate the intertwined history of humans and animals. She currently works on the UKRI-funded RATTUS Project, examining rats, urbanism, and disease in European societies. RATTUS Project (2023–present): UKRI-funded research on rats, trade, urbanism, and disease International Council for Archaeozoology (ICAZ) Association for Environmental Archaeology (AEA) British Association of Near Eastern Archaeology (BANEA)