جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Paleoanthropology
• Archaeometry
• Human Evolution
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Serkan ŞAHİN is an Associate Professor at Kırşehir Ahi Evran University's Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Department of Anthropology. He specializes in paleoanthropology, archaeometry, and human evolution, with a focus on Anatolian populations. His research integrates fieldwork, skeletal analysis, and lithic studies to explore human adaptation from the Paleolithic to medieval periods. Education: PhD in Paleoanthropology, Ankara University (2016) Master's in Paleoanthropology, Ankara University (2006) BA in Physics and Paleoanthropology, Ankara University (2002) Research Interests: ŞAHİN's work spans paleopathology, osteology, fossil hominin behavior, and archaeological survey methodologies. He leads projects like the Malatya Neogene/Pleistocene Survey and has contributed to excavations at key sites including Gürgürbaba Hill and Üçağızlı Cave. His research emphasizes biocultural adaptation in ancient Anatolian populations. Publications: His 97 publications predominantly address Anatolian fossil records, lithic technologies, and health transitions in historical populations. Recent works highlight Paleolithic surveys, skeletal trauma analysis, and methodological innovations in archaeometry. Projects & Students: He has participated in 68 archaeological projects across Turkey, often as director or researcher. Currently advising two Master’s students, his mentorship focuses on paleopathological analysis of archaeological skeletal remains.

Davide Zoriمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Medieval Archaeology
• Viking Studies
• Norse Settlements
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Dr. Davide Zori is an Associate Professor of History and Archaeology within the Baylor Interdisciplinary Core (BIC) at Baylor University, with additional affiliation to the Department of History. He holds a Ph.D. (2010) and M.A. (2004) from the University of California, Los Angeles' Cotsen Institute of Archaeology, and a B.A. (2002) from the University of Florida in History and Anthropology. His research employs interdisciplinary methods to study medieval societies, focusing on two primary areas: the Viking expansion into the North Atlantic (examining Norse environmental adaptation, political systems, and migrant society formation in Iceland) and Italian population movements to fortified hilltop settlements (8th-12th centuries). He directs the San Giuliano Archaeological Research Project in central Italy, excavating Etruscan and medieval sites while involving Baylor students in fieldwork. Zori's publications demonstrate consistent focus on Viking-era political economies, funerary practices, and settlement archaeology. Recent works show increased attention to material culture analysis (especially glass artifacts) and interdisciplinary approaches to resilience in marginal environments. His research bridges archaeology, history, and environmental studies. Currently open to graduate students, he teaches courses including World Cultures I–V, Social World I, Capstone, Vikings, medieval history, and interdisciplinary historical methods. He has contributed to media productions like Discovery Channel's 'Expedition Unknown' discussing his archaeological findings.

• Archaeology
• Anthropology
• Lithic Technology
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Geoffrey M. Smith is a Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Nevada, Reno, affiliated with the College of Liberal Arts. He serves as Director of the Nevada Museum of People, Place, and Time and the Executive Director of the Artemisia Archaeological Research Fund (AARF). His work integrates academic research with public outreach through collaborative teaching and community engagement. Education: Ph.D. in Anthropology from the University of Wyoming (2010) Smith’s research focuses on the archaeology of the Pleistocene-Holocene transition in the Intermountain West, emphasizing human mobility strategies via lithic technology and obsidian provenance analysis. He explores how environmental, demographic, and social factors shaped hunter-gatherer adaptations in the Great Basin, with a strong commitment to incorporating Indigenous knowledge into dietary residue analysis. His fieldwork includes directing summer surveys in the northwestern Great Basin and analyzing Western Stemmed Tradition assemblages from Last Supper Cave and Nevada-Oregon border sites. Recent publications highlight his contributions to resolving the Clovis-Western Stemmed Tradition debate, lithic technological organization, and ecological niche modeling. Smith co-leads the Traditional Nutrition Project, bridging Indigenous communities with UNR and University of Oregon researchers to study Great Basin plant use and nutritional values. Scientific Awards: 2022 Paul and Judy Bible University Teaching Excellence Award 2021 Nevada System of Higher Education Regents’ Teaching Award 2019 Donald J. Tibbitts Distinguished Teacher Award 2018 Alan Bible Excellence in Teaching Award 2013 College of Liberal Arts Dean’s Teaching Award Smith actively mentors undergraduate and graduate students interested in Great Basin archaeology and ecology, offering courses such as ANTH 202 (Archaeology), ANTH 446/646 (Archaeological Methods), and ANTH 740 (Great Basin Archaeology and Paleoecology). His collaborative approach includes partnerships with Indigenous communities and institutions to advance understanding of early human settlement and ecological interactions.

Daniel LaDuمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Southeastern U.S. archaeology
• Complex societies
• Ceramic analysis
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Daniel LaDu is an Assistant Professor and Director of the USM Archaeology Laboratory at the University of Southern Mississippi. Holding a PhD (2016) and MA (2009) in Anthropology from the University of Alabama, he specializes in the archaeology of complex societies in the southeastern United States with 15+ years of field experience spanning prehistoric and historic periods. His research combines ceramic analysis and Mississippi dugout canoe studies to explore socio-political inequality and subsistence strategies. Education: PhD, MA, and BA (2007) in Anthropology from University of Alabama and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Teaching: Courses on archaeological methods, foodways, fieldwork, heritage policy, and complex societies His ongoing projects include the Mazique Archaeological Project examining socio-political inequality emergence, and the Natchez Bluffs Village Project addressing settlement biases through community-level analysis. Recent publications focus on Coles Creek-Plaquemine transitions, hinterland settlement systems, and faunal records in the Lower Mississippi Valley. Dr. LaDu actively mentors MA students and integrates fieldwork with laboratory research, maintaining expertise in ceramic analysis and Mississippi Valley archaeology. He can be reached at Daniel.LaDu@usm.edu or through the Liberal Arts Building (LAB) 439 at University of Southern Mississippi.

François Bertemesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Prehistoric Archaeology
• Cultural History of Central/Southeastern Europe
• Circumpontic Region Archaeology
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Prof. Dr. François Bertemes (b. 1958) is a full Professor of Prehistoric Archaeology at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg's Faculty of Philosophy I, where he directs research at the Institute for Art History, Archaeology and Classical Studies (IKAKLA). His academic journey began with studies in Luxembourg and Saarland University, culminating in a PhD (1985) and habilitation (1997). Since 1999, he has held his current position, during which he served as Dean (2002-2006, 2020-2022) and Senator (2014-2019, 2022-present). Bertemes' research explores: Cultural dynamics of 3rd-2nd millennium BCE Central/Southeastern Europe Circumpontic archaeology and early urbanization Bronze Age metallurgy and social complexity Ancient ritual landscapes and communication networks Neolithic monumentality and sacred spaces His publications show consistent focus on Bronze Age societies, ritual practices, and interregional connections. Recent works analyze monumental architecture (Pömmelte sanctuary), archaeogenetic kinship studies, and violence in Neolithic contexts, employing interdisciplinary approaches combining archaeology, anthropology, and material science. Bertemes has led significant projects including: DFG Research Unit FOR550 'Der Aufbruch zu neuen Horizonten' (2004-2012) Excavations at Tavşan Adası (since 2006) Early Bronze Age landscape studies around Pömmelte (since 2017) He co-founded the Max Planck Graduate School IMPRS ANARCHY (2011) and holds editorial roles for Prähistorische Zeitschrift and scholarly book series. His institutional service includes membership in the German Archaeological Institute's Roman-Germanic Commission and leadership in the Center for Black Sea Archaeology (ZAKS).

• Andean archaeology
• State Collapse
• Mortuary Archaeology
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Sarah Baitzel serves as Associate Professor of Archaeology in the Department of Anthropology at Washington University in St. Louis, holding a PhD from the University of California, San Diego. Her research focuses on Andean societies during periods of political transformation, particularly examining social identities through mortuary practices and subsistence strategies. Her primary research interests include: Andean archaeology with emphasis on Tiwanaku-influenced cultures State collapse dynamics and societal reorganization Mortuary archaeology and archaeothanatology Pastoralism and ecological complementarity in vertical economies Isotopic analysis for reconstructing mobility and diet High-altitude human adaptation in the Andes Professor Baitzel's recent publications (2018-2022) reveal consistent engagement with Tiwanaku material culture, mortuary practices, and settlement patterns across southern Peru. Key thematic trends include authority transmission through seal iconography, biocultural approaches to grief and mourning, and interdisciplinary investigations of ecological adaptation in marginal environments. Her work increasingly integrates isotopic methodologies with traditional archaeological analysis to reconstruct ancient lifeways. She leads an interdisciplinary U.S.-Peruvian team conducting excavations at Los Batanes (Sama Valley) and co-directs the Centro de Investigación Arqueológica y Antropológica Sama-Tacna (CIAAST), which provides laboratory facilities and researcher housing. Her collaborative projects include a 2019 partnership with Earth and Planetary Sciences on high-altitude pastoralism in the Sibinacocha Valley (15,000 ft elevation), documented in media features about climate change research. Professor Baitzel actively engages in archaeological preservation efforts, working with Peru's Ministerio de Cultura to protect sites threatened by urban and agricultural expansion. Her teaching includes foundational courses like Introduction to Archaeology, emphasizing hands-on analysis of lithics and faunal remains to reconstruct past human behavior.

Ludwika Jończykمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Archaeology of the Old Prussians and Balts
• Early medieval funeral rites
• Baltic archaeology
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Dr. Ludwika Jończyk is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medieval and Early Modern Archaeology at the Faculty of Archaeology, University of Warsaw . Her office hours are Monday 11:30–13:15 in room 3.21, and she can be reached at ludwika.sawicka@uw.edu.pl . Research interests are centered on the archaeology of the Old Prussians and Balts during the early medieval period, with a particular emphasis on funeral rites, material culture, and interactions with neighboring cultures . Methodologically she integrates traditional excavation with archaeometric analyses of ceramics and metals. Her scholarly output over the past two decades (2006–2024) reveals a sustained focus on early medieval Baltic cemeteries , especially the Mosiężysko cemetery in Szurpiły , which serves as a core case-study for exploring burial customs, social stratification, and inter-regional contacts among the Yotvingians and Sudovians. Recent papers highlight archaeometric approaches to pottery provenance and the social significance of nomadic imports. Currently she directs the NCN-funded project “Mosiężysko” (2020–2024) , a comprehensive study of field-research results from the Szurpiły cemetery aimed at re-evaluating early medieval burial traditions in north-eastern Poland. Laboratory & field teams: While no formal lab name is provided, her publications indicate collaboration with archaeometrists for ceramic and metal analyses, and she has conducted systematic field surveys and excavations in the Suwałki region within the Suwalski Landscape Park and adjacent areas.

Rick Schultingمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Mesolithic and Neolithic Europe
• North American Northwest Coast and Plateau archaeology
• Siberian hunter-gatherers and pastoralists
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Professor Rick Schulting is a faculty member at the School of Archaeology, University of Oxford, affiliated with Wolfson College. His research focuses on the Mesolithic and Neolithic periods of Western Europe, alongside comparative studies of Siberian hunter-gatherers, Japanese prehistory, and the transition to agriculture. Co-Investigator for Cultivating Societies: Agriculture in Neolithic Ireland Member of the Baikal-Hokkaido Archaeological Project His methodological expertise includes stable isotope analysis for dietary reconstruction, strontium isotope provenance studies, and Bayesian modeling of radiocarbon chronologies. His work often addresses skeletal evidence of interpersonal violence and resilience to environmental changes. Recent publications highlight his interdisciplinary approach to reconstructing prehistoric diets, mobility, and conflict across Europe, Siberia, and the Americas. He collaborates on projects involving ancient DNA, reservoir effect corrections, and GIS applications in archaeology. Supervised doctoral students work spans topics like: Neolithic violence in NW Europe Basque uniqueness through isotope analysis Maize adoption in Chile Atacama Desert mobility Medieval Al-Andalus diets His teaching covers bioarchaeology, GIS in archaeology, and European prehistory.

Fanny Bocquentinمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Archaeoanthropology
• Funerary Practices
• Biological Anthropology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Fanny Bocquentin is a Research Fellow at the CNRS affiliated with the UMR 8068 lab ( Technology and Ethnology of Prehistoric Worlds ) located at Université Paris Nanterre . She specializes in archaeoanthropology, focusing on the Natufian and Neolithic periods of the Near East. She earned her doctorate in Biological Anthropology from the University of Bordeaux in 2003. Her research explores: Funerary practices and ideologies in early sedentary societies Biological variability and identity in Levantine populations Impacts of sedentism, climate, and diet on human societies Multidisciplinary approaches to Pre-Pottery Neolithic transitions Her publications (2020–2023) predominantly investigate mortuary archaeology, bioarchaeological methods, and socio-ecological adaptations during the Pleistocene-Holocene transition, with recurring themes of death rituals, biological stress markers, and cultural evolution. Awards: Prix biennal du meilleur article publié dans Food & History (2021) She co-supervises doctoral candidates ( Marie Anton, Niels Fourchet ) and a Master’s student ( Enora Antoine ), and directs excavations at Eynan-Mallaha (Israel) and Beisamoun (Israel/Jordan). Her fieldwork is funded by ARPAMED, French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, CRFJ, and Irene Levi Sala Care Foundation.

Michele Buzonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Bioarchaeology
• Ancient Nile Valley Studies
• Sociopolitical Change Analysis
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Michele Buzon is a Professor in the Department of Anthropology at Purdue University, specializing in bioarchaeology and ancient Nile Valley studies. Her research explores sociopolitical transitions, migration patterns, and biocultural adaptation through skeletal analysis. University of California Santa Barbara (PhD in Anthropology) Loyola University Chicago (BA in Anthropology) Research Focus: Buzon combines isotopic and skeletal data to study Egyptian-Nubian interactions, health impacts of colonialism, and identity formation. Her work at Tombos (Sudan) examines mortuary practices and human mobility through strontium/oxygen isotopes. Article Trends: Recent publications emphasize isotopic analysis for migration tracking, paleopathology of trauma/disease, and decolonizing archaeological scholarship. Topics include post-mortem alteration, climate change effects, and intersectional identities in antiquity. Scientific Awards: University Faculty Scholar, Purdue Grants: Funded by the National Science Foundation, National Geographic Society, American Philosophical Society, Institute for Bioarchaeology, and Killam Trust. Her fieldwork at Tombos involves collaborative analysis of skeletal remains curated at Purdue.

Marc Talonمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Bronze Age Archaeology
• European Prehistory
• Funerary Practices
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Marc Talon serves as the Regional Curator of Archaeology for Burgundy-Franche-Comté at the DRAC (Direction Régionale des Affaires Culturelles), part of the French Ministry of Culture, a position he has held since November 2016. He maintains a permanent affiliation with HALMA UMR-8164, a joint research unit of the University of Lille, CNRS, and Ministry of Culture, though his governmental duties limit his time for academic activities. His career spans over three decades in French archaeology, including leadership roles at AFAN and Inrap. Specializing in Bronze Age archaeology, particularly the Ancient Bronze Age to Early La Tène period in Northwest Europe, Talon's research focuses on settlement patterns, funerary practices, and cultural transitions. He coordinates the PCR HABATA project on habitat from the Ancient Bronze Age to Early La Tène in Hauts de France and has established international collaborations with British, Dutch, and Belgian colleagues through the Manche-Mer du Nord cultural entity. His work often involves large-scale national projects, including the coordination of a national Inrap inter-institutional survey on Bronze Age and Early Iron Age habitat and land use. Talon's publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly output, with numerous articles spanning from 2018-2023 focusing on Bronze Age archaeology, settlement patterns, and regional archaeological policy. His work shows a strong emphasis on both theoretical approaches to prehistoric Europe and practical applications in cultural heritage management. The publications reveal a researcher deeply engaged with both academic discourse and practical archaeological administration. Chevalier de l'ordre des Arts et des Lettres (September 2012) The 2013 La Fons Mélicocq Prize from the Academy of Inscriptions and Belles-Lettres Officer of the Order of Arts and Letters (May 2023) As Regional Curator, Talon oversees archaeological activities in Burgundy-Franche-Comté, managing research programs and heritage preservation. He has been instrumental in organizing numerous international conferences focused on Bronze Age studies and serves on editorial boards for several archaeological journals. His current major project is the 'Bronze 2025' initiative, which will feature an international exhibition at the National Archaeology Museum and regional exhibitions throughout France, alongside scholarly publications in both French and English. Talon is a member of the PCR HABATA research group focused on Bronze Age habitat studies in Northern France. His work bridges governmental cultural heritage management with academic research, contributing significantly to the understanding of prehistoric Europe while ensuring practical application in cultural resource management.

Gunilla Erikssonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Stable Isotope Analysis
• Stone Age Archaeology
• Cultural Evolution
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Gunilla Eriksson is an Associate Professor and Senior Lecturer in Archaeological Science at Stockholm University's Department of Archaeology and Classical Studies. She specializes in stable isotope analysis, radiocarbon dating, and life-history reconstruction of prehistoric populations. Key Research Themes: Stable isotope ecology, human mobility, Baltic reservoir effects, Mesolithic-Neolithic transitions, interdisciplinary methodology, and cultural evolution Laboratory: Wallenberglaboratoriet, Lilla Frescativägen 7 Her publications focus on dietary reconstructions using δ13C/δ15N analysis, strontium isotope provenance studies, and technical innovations in collagen extraction. She supervises PhD students and leads the department's doctoral education programs. Recent work explores: 2025: Mesolithic food practices via châine opératoire analysis 2024: Climate-driven societal changes in early medieval Scandinavia 2023: Hunter-gatherer burial customs in Estonia 2022–2021: Marine reservoir effect modeling, Arctic mining populations, and Saami dietary patterns 2013: Methodological debates between traditional archaeology and scientific analysis

Benjamin A. Saidelمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Near Eastern Archaeology
• Ethnoarchaeology
• Pastoralism
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Benjamin A. Saidel is Professor of Anthropology at East Carolina University, specializing in Near Eastern archaeology with focus on Bedouin communities in the southern Levant. Holding a PhD from Harvard University (1998) and M.T.S. from Harvard Divinity School, his research bridges ethnography and archaeology to examine tribe-state relations across antiquity (3000-2000 BCE) and the recent past (1700-1948 CE). Degree in Anthropology from Harvard University Specialization in Near Eastern archaeology Fieldwork expertise in Negev Highlands and southern Levant His research explores nomadic groups through settlement patterns, material culture, and interdisciplinary approaches. Key projects include analyzing Bedouin dry farming practices at Qubūr el-Walēyide, reassessing Nahal Mitnan cairn fields, and studying Gaza Ware pottery production. He examines transitions from pastoralism to agriculture during Ottoman and British Mandate periods, emphasizing voluntary sedentarization and complex tribal-state dynamics. Recent publications span topics like Bedouin architecture at Al-ʿObeidat structures (2019), Kütahya ware coffee consumption (2018), and Nahal Be'erotayim encampment studies (2014). His work integrates excavation data, aerial photography, and ethnohistorical sources to document ephemeral Bedouin practices and reassess established chronologies. Current projects include: Negev Emergency Survey data synthesis Bedouin settlement pattern analysis Ottoman-Mandate period material culture studies Interdisciplinary approaches to ancient/modern syntheses

• Near Eastern Archaeology
• Mesopotamian Pottery
• Urbanism in Ancient Mesopotamia
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Prof. Dr. Peter Pfälzner is a C3-Professor for Near Eastern Archaeology at the University of Tübingen's Faculty of Humanities since 1996. His academic career spans roles at Freie Universität Berlin (1990-1992), German Archaeological Institute (1986-1990), and DFG-funded research positions (1992-1996). A corresponding member of the German Archaeological Institute and member of the German Oriental Society, his work focuses on Northern Mesopotamian urbanism and material culture. Education: Masters (1986) and PhD (1991) from Freie Universität Berlin Research: Excavations at Tell Mozan/Urkesh and Tell Mishrifeh/Qatna Key Themes: Households in Northern Mesopotamia, commercialized gift exchange systems His publications include monographs on Mitanni pottery and interdisciplinary Qatna studies. Collaborations with al-Maqdissi and Morandi Bonacossi have shaped Bronze Age Syrian archaeology. Current projects continue to explore ancient urban structures and cultural exchange mechanisms. Selected publications from 1995-2009 reveal focus on: Material culture analysis (25%) Urbanization processes (20%) Funerary practices (15%) Archaeological methodology (15%) Economic systems (10%) Cultural exchange mechanisms (15%)

Jostein Bergstølمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Archaeology
• Prehistoric Archaeology
• Hunting
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Jostein Bergstøl is an Associate Professor at the Department of Archaeology, University of Oslo. His research focuses on prehistoric archaeology, with specialization in hunting, trapping systems, and ethnicity studies. He is affiliated with the research group Nurturing Nature: Studies of Animal and Plant Management in Prehistoric Hunter-Fisher-Gatherer Communities . Academic Role : Associate Professor in Cultural Heritage Management Contact : Email jostein.bergstol@khm.uio.no , Phone +47 22851905 His work explores themes such as Saami pastoralism, Viking-Age cultural transformations, and the interplay between hunter-gatherer communities and agricultural societies. Publications analyze prehistoric trapping pits, ethnic identity formation, and historical debates in Scandinavian archaeology. Recent articles examine Saami-Norse interactions, reindeer herding evolution, and long-term cultural continuity in Arctic regions. His research integrates zooarchaeology, landscape analysis, and theoretical discussions on creolization and hybridity. Projects include studies of animal management in prehistoric societies and critical analyses of cultural heritage narratives. His work contributes to understanding human-environment dynamics and ethnic boundary formation in northern Europe.