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Bryan K. Hanksمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Archaeology
• Prehistoric Eurasian societies
• Bronze Age metallurgy
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Bryan K. Hanks is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Pittsburgh's Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences. An archaeologist specializing in prehistoric Eurasian societies, his research spans from the Bronze Age steppes of Russia to Neolithic villages in the Balkans and Native American pit house settlements in Idaho. Education: Dr. Hanks earned his Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge in 2003, establishing his foundation in archaeological research. Research Interests: His work focuses on late prehistoric societies , particularly examining mobile pastoralism , early metallurgy , and settlement patterning . His projects integrate geophysical and geochemical methods to understand subsistence strategies, craft production, and social organization across Eurasia and North America. Research Trends: His publications reveal a consistent focus on Bronze Age societies of the Eurasian steppes, with particular attention to mortuary practices , metallurgical developments , and social complexity . Recent work has expanded to include Neolithic European settlements and Native American archaeology in the American West. Collaborations & Training: Dr. Hanks maintains extensive international collaborations with institutions in Russia, Serbia, the UK, and across the US. He is deeply committed to student training , regularly including graduate and undergraduate students in his international field projects and offering local geophysics training in Pittsburgh.

Andrew Bauerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Archaeology
• Anthropological Archaeology
• Human-Environment Relations
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Andrew Bauer is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology at Stanford University and serves as Director of the Stanford Archaeology Center. His research centers on anthropological archaeology with primary fieldwork in South India, investigating human-environment relations, landscape history, and institutionalized social inequalities across Iron Age, Early Historic, and Medieval periods. Bauer's work critically examines socio-politics of land use, cultural landscape production, and intersections between historical landscape practices and modern conservation/climate change frameworks. His methodology integrates fieldwork in Turkey, Iran, and the United States with South Indian case studies on mortuary practices, megalithic monuments, and agricultural systems to analyze power dynamics in prehistoric societies. Recent publications (2021-2024) demonstrate consistent focus on critical geoarchaeology, political ecology of landscapes, and periodization challenges in South Asian archaeology. His influential books including Before Vijayanagara (2015) and Climate Without Nature (2018) establish theoretical frameworks connecting material culture studies with Anthropocene discourse and social inequality analysis. No scientific awards were mentioned in the provided text. The available documentation does not specify details regarding graduate student advising or external grant funding. Bauer co-directs active fieldwork in South India's Tungabhadra Basin and Raichur Doab regions, utilizing remote sensing and soil analysis techniques. His Stanford research lab (Building 500, Room 103) supports interdisciplinary collaboration examining long-term socio-environmental change through landscape archaeology and critical theory approaches.

Li Liuمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• archaeology of early China (Neolithic and Bronze Age)
• ritual practice in ancient China
• cultural interaction between China and the Old World
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Li Liu is the Sir Robert Ho Tung Professor in the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures at Stanford University. She joined the Stanford faculty in 2010, following 14 years at La Trobe University in Melbourne, Australia, where she taught archaeology and was elected a Fellow of the Academy of Humanities in Australia. Her research focuses on early China's archaeology, encompassing the Neolithic and Bronze Ages, ritual practices, cultural interactions with the Old World, domestication processes, state formation, and urban development. She holds a B.A. in Archaeology from Northwestern University (Xi'an), an M.A. in Anthropology from Temple University (Philadelphia), and a Ph.D. in Anthropology from Harvard University (1994). Dr. Liu's educational background includes degrees from prestigious institutions across multiple countries, reflecting her global academic engagement. Her work bridges archaeological methods with interdisciplinary approaches to understand societal complexity and environmental adaptation in ancient China. Notably, her contributions to understanding cultural exchanges between China and neighboring regions have been influential in East Asian Studies. Her research interests emphasize material culture analysis, settlement patterns, and the socio-political dynamics underlying early state formations. This includes investigations into ritual landscapes, agricultural practices, and urbanization processes in ancient China. Her studies often involve collaborative projects that integrate archaeological data with historical and anthropological perspectives. Dr. Liu has been recognized for her scholarly contributions, including her Fellowship in the Australian Academy of Humanities. Though her primary role is in archaeology, her Google Scholar publications reflect interdisciplinary collaborations in medical research, audio engineering, and environmental science, suggesting diverse academic engagements. In advising, she mentors students in archaeological and anthropological studies, though specific advisee names are not listed here. Her grants and funding history, while not detailed in the text, would likely support her archaeological fieldwork and interdisciplinary projects. She has contributed to the Stanford Center for East Asian Studies and affiliated programs, fostering cross-cultural research initiatives.

Sarah Newmanمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Archaeology
• Ethnohistory
• Zooarchaeology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Sarah Newman is an Assistant Professor of Anthropology and Social Sciences at the University of Chicago's College and serves as Director of Undergraduate Studies. She holds a PhD from Brown University (2015). Her research integrates archaeological, historical, and art historical methods to examine themes such as waste, human-animal relationships, and long-term landscape transformations in Mesoamerica and beyond. Key projects include the Invisible Landscapes initiative, co-directed with Felipe Rojas and Eduardo Góes Neves, which explores anthropogenic landscapes through multidisciplinary collaboration. Newman’s fieldwork in Jordan investigates water management systems near Petra, while her Maya-focused studies address zooarchaeology, sensory experiences, and knowledge systems. Her monograph Unmaking Waste: New Histories of Old Things (2023) redefines waste as a culturally contingent concept, challenging Eurocentric narratives through cross-cultural comparisons. A current book project, Animal Archaeology , extends archaeological methodologies to non-human histories. Newman’s affiliations include the Committee on Environment, Geography, and Urbanization, the Institute for the Formation of Knowledge, and the Center for Latin American Studies. Publications span topics from Classic Maya animal categories to Neolithic sites in Jordan. Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, including remote sensing and 3D imaging technologies. Recent research explores sensory archaeology, particularly olfactory practices in Mesoamerica, and critiques traditional archaeological frameworks through comparative global perspectives.

Lisa Maherمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Lithic Analysis
• Geoarchaeology
• Prehistory
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Lisa Maher is a faculty member in the Department of Anthropology at the University of California, Berkeley, since 2012. She directs the Geoarchaeology and Southwest Asia Prehistory Laboratory, serves as Curator of Lithic Collections at the Hearst Museum of Anthropology, and is affiliated with the Center for Middle Eastern Studies, Center for European Studies, and the University of Toronto’s Archaeology Center. Education: PhD in Anthropology from the University of Toronto (2005) Postdoctoral: Social Science and Humanities Research Council of Canada Postdoctoral Fellow (2005-2007), Arts and Humanities Research Council of Britain-funded Research Associate (2007-2011) Her research investigates Late Pleistocene hunter-gatherer societies in the Eastern Mediterranean and North Africa, focusing on human-environment interactions, transitions to food production, and landscape archaeology. She explores how climate change, technological innovation, and social networks influenced sedentism, population aggregation, and mortuary practices through material culture analysis. Lisa’s recent publications address meat preservation techniques (2019), hut structures in Southwest Asia and Europe (2019), phytolith evidence for Neolithization (2016), and environmental dynamics in the Levant (2016). These works highlight her expertise in geoarchaeology, lithic analysis, and climate-society linkages over 20,000+ years. Scientific Awards: Social Science and Humanities Research Council of Canada Postdoctoral Fellow (2005-2007) Arts and Humanities Research Council of Britain-funded Research Associate (2007-2011) Lisa collaborates with institutions like the University of Toronto, University of Tulsa, and UNLV on projects in Jordan, Cyprus, and Hawaii. She contributes geoarchaeological expertise to regional studies in the Levant, Iran, and Kurdistan, emphasizing interdisciplinary methods and long-term landscape change.

Alissa Mittnikمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Archaeogenetics
• Ancient DNA Analysis
• Social Systems Reconstruction
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Alissa Mittnik is a Group Leader at the Department of Archaeogenetics, Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig, Germany. She leads the 'MySocialBeIng' group, focusing on integrating archaeoscience to reconstruct social systems like kinship, gender roles, and mobility patterns in ancient societies. Her work bridges genetics, archaeology, and cultural studies to understand prehistoric populations. Education: PhD in 2016: University of Tübingen (Investigating Social Dynamics via Ancient DNA) Studies in Biology at Washington University (USA), University of Rostock, and University of Tübingen Research Interests: Genetic correlates of cultural transitions and social hierarchies Mobility in the ancient Mediterranean Archaeogenetic analysis of prehistoric populations Applications of ancient DNA to reconstruct migration and kinship networks Key Projects: Co-led the 'Times of Upheaval' project (2016-2018) on Bronze Age societal changes Published extensively on European, Mediterranean, and African prehistoric populations Lab/Team: Her group combines genomic, isotopic, and archaeological data to address questions about human migration, social organization, and cultural evolution.

Jacob R. Hallمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Political Economy
• Law & Economics
• Economic History
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Jacob R. Hall is an Assistant Professor in the Salmon P. Chase Center for Civics, Culture, and Society at The Ohio State University. His research lies at the intersection of Political Economy, Law & Economics, and Economic History, with a particular focus on long-term economic growth and institutional development. He employs spatial and network data extensively in his empirical work, drawing on both European and American historical contexts. His research interests center on understanding the deep historical roots of economic and political institutions. He investigates questions related to the emergence of the state, the evolution of legal systems, the impact of social orders on violence, and the economic consequences of major historical transformations such as the Neolithic Revolution, the Commercial Revolution, and the Industrial Revolution. His methodological toolkit includes quantitative analysis of historical datasets, particularly those involving geography and social networks. While no specific publications are listed, his research trajectory is evident from his teaching materials and the datasets he references, which include resources like the English Medieval Crop Yields Database, the Gazetteer of English Markets and Fairs, and the Domesday Book. His work bridges economics, history, and data science, aiming to provide rigorous empirical answers to fundamental questions in social science. Hall has developed comprehensive lecture notes for undergraduate courses, including Global Economic History , which covers topics from the Malthusian economy to the 20th century, and The Economics of the Law , which applies economic principles to property, contracts, torts, and legal systems. He has also given talks on the Great Depression and the relationship between institutions and economic growth. His academic background includes a PhD in Economics from George Mason University (2023) and a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania and the Penn Initiative for the Study of Markets. He maintains an active online presence through a personal website and GitHub, where he shares teaching materials and code, indicating a commitment to open scholarship and educational resource development. He is affiliated with professional organizations and resources in economic history, such as the Economic History Association and the Economic History Society, and engages with tools for GIS, network analysis (e.g., igraph), and web scraping. Although no formal advising relationships, grants, or scientific awards are mentioned in the provided text, his position and research program suggest active involvement in the academic community.

• Archaeology
• Mesolithic Studies
• Biomolecular Analysis
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Birgitte Skar is an Associate Professor and Collection Manager for the Stone Age and Bronze Age at the Department of Archaeology and Cultural History, NTNU Science Museum. Her research focuses on Mesolithic and Neolithic adaptations, biomolecular studies, submerged landscapes, and cultural heritage protection. She leads the SCAPES project (2025-2028), funded by RCN FRIPRO, exploring social complexity through biomolecular data. Her work integrates archaeology with genetics and isotopic analysis, addressing topics such as migration patterns, dietary practices, and social stratification in prehistoric societies. Key contributions include studies on Scandinavian Neolithic pathogens, Viking Age genetic diversity, and Mesolithic mobility in Fennoscandia. She advises numerous master’s students and collaborates with institutions like the University of Bergen and the Swedish Museum of Natural History. Publications span high-impact journals like Nature and Cell , alongside museum exhibitions and policy-oriented reports on heritage management. Her research often bridges natural sciences and humanities, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to understanding human-environment interactions.

Jessica Keilمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Landscape Archaeology
• Settlement Archaeology
• Social Archaeology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Jessica Keil is a Research Assistant and doctoral candidate at the Institute of Archaeology, University of Innsbruck. Her academic career spans multiple institutions across Germany and Austria, with a strong focus on prehistoric archaeology, particularly the Bronze Age of Central Europe. Education: Doctoral studies in Philosophy, dissertation area 'Archaeologies' (2017-present) at Leopold-Franzens-University Innsbruck Master's degree in 'Prehistoric Archaeology' with minors in 'Ancient History' and 'Near Eastern Archaeology' (2014-2016) from Philipps University of Marburg Bachelor's degree in Archaeological Sciences with minor in Ancient History (2010-2013) from Philipps University of Marburg Abitur (2010) from Ernst-Moritz-Arndt-Gymnasium Herzberg am Harz Keil's research centers on landscape, settlement, social and economic archaeology of the Neolithic and Metal Ages of Central Europe, with special emphasis on the inner-Alpine Bronze Age. Her work examines settlement patterns, copper production and distribution networks, and the socio-economic organization of Bronze Age communities in the Alpine region. She has conducted extensive fieldwork across Germany and Austria, particularly focusing on Tyrolean Bronze Age sites. Her scholarly output demonstrates consistent focus on Bronze Age settlements in North Tyrol, with particular attention to the Buchberg near Wiesing site. Her publications reveal a methodological approach combining traditional archaeological excavation with economic and quantitative analysis. Recent work shows increasing interest in adaptability and resilience of Metal Age societies, reflecting broader theoretical trends in archaeological research. Scientific Awards: ÖAW-DOC scholarship (2019-2022) Dr. Otto Seibert Paper Award for published version of the master's thesis (2018) Doctoral scholarship from University of Innsbruck's Young Researchers Program (2017-2018) Keil has been actively involved in significant research projects including the ÖAW-DOC project 'Settlement and copper supply in the Bronze Age of North Tyrol' and the TWF project 'The Buchberg near Wiesing (North Tyrol) in the Bronze Age.' She has participated in numerous academic conferences, presenting research on Bronze Age sites in North Tyrol, copper smelting, and slag-tempered pottery. Her collaborative work extends across European institutions, demonstrating strong international research connections. Her research activities include field excavations, prospections, and professional internships at multiple sites in Germany and Austria, including Altenburg-Niedenstein, Birgitz-Hohe Birga, Hollenstedt, Hungen, Milseburg, Neu-Anspach, Osterode am Harz, Schwiegershausen, Wetzlar-Dalheim, Wetzlar-Kalsmunt, and Wiesing-Buchberg.

Gyoung-Ah Leeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Environmental archaeology
• Paleoethnobotany
• Origins of agriculture
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Gyoung-Ah Lee is a Professor in Anthropology at the University of Oregon, specializing in environmental archaeology, paleoethnobotany, and the origins of agriculture in East Asia. She has conducted fieldwork across Asia, Australia, Canada, and North America, focusing on the transition from foraging to farming and cultural niche construction. Education: B.A., Seoul National University (1992) M.S., University of Toronto (1997) Ph.D., University of Toronto (2003) Her research spans Neolithic to early historic societies, with expertise in phylogenetics of crops, traditional farming technologies, and quantitative archaeology. She teaches courses on food origins, East Asian archaeology, archaeobotany, and plant-human interactions. Recent publications examine Neolithic dietary patterns in Jeju Island, niche construction in Korea, and land use transformations in North China. These works integrate isotope analysis, soil micromorphology, and interdisciplinary methodologies. Active grants include the Korean Studies Promotion Service Grant (2015-20) and National Geographic Science & Exploration Grant (2015-16). Her fieldwork in Northeast China and Jeju Island reflects global research scope.

Doug Baileyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Archaeology of Art and Visual Culture
• Prehistoric Architecture
• Neolithic Studies
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Doug Bailey is a Professor in the Department of Anthropology at San Francisco State University (SFSU) since 2008, previously holding a Professorship at Cardiff University (1993–2007). His work bridges archaeology and visual culture, focusing on prehistoric art, Neolithic architecture, and radical interdisciplinary practices. He holds a Ph.D. from Cambridge University (1991), an M.Phil. (1986), and an A.B. from Dartmouth College (1985). Research interests include the archaeology of art, visual anthropology, and the ethics of archives. Notable projects involve the 'Art/Archaeology' movement challenging traditional disciplinary boundaries, exhibitions like 'Creative (un)makings' (2020), and studies of Neolithic figurines (e.g., 'Breaking the Surface', 2018). He has led excavations in Romania and explores themes like sedentism, mobility, and material culture representation. Publications include six authored/edited books and numerous articles. His work critiques conventional archaeological interpretation and advocates for provocative artistic collaborations. Current projects address the ethics of archives and the interplay of past/present through visual media.

• Archaeology
• Geochemistry
• Ceramic Analysis
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kostalena Michelaki is an Associate Professor in the School of Human Evolution and Social Change at Arizona State University. Her research focuses on integrating geochemical, archaeological, and anthropological approaches to understand material culture production, exchange networks, and human-environment interactions across diverse geographic and temporal contexts. Her work spans prehistoric Europe, Mesoamerica, and North America, with particular emphases on ceramic technology, provenance studies, and the application of archaeometric methods. Methodologically, she specializes in elemental analysis of materials (ceramics, lithics, and metals), spatial analysis of archaeological landscapes, and experimental archaeology. She critiques traditional typological approaches by emphasizing the importance of integrating physico-chemical data to reconstruct ancient production systems and social dynamics. Recent projects include geochemical sourcing of Stonehenge sarsen stones, analysis of La Quemada ceramics in Mexico, and investigations into European copper distribution in 17th-century Canada. Her research consistently highlights how material objects encode histories of human creativity, resource management, and cultural exchange. Michelaki's publications emphasize methodological rigor in data interpretation, advocating for transparent analytical frameworks to avoid over-interpretation of archaeological materials. She collaborates extensively with geologists, chemists, and Indigenous communities to contextualize technical data within socio-cultural narratives.

Luke Adamsمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Structural Biology
• Medicinal Chemistry
• Chemical Biology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Luke Adams is a Research Fellow in Medicinal Chemistry at Monash University's Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. His academic profile indicates active research spanning structural biology, chemical biology, and drug discovery with a focus on advanced spectroscopic techniques. His research interests center on NMR spectroscopy and protein-ligand interactions , with significant contributions to unnatural amino acid engineering and fragment-based drug design . Key methodologies include genetic encoding of silylated lysines, gadolinium-based EPR distance measurements, and photocaged probes for spatiotemporal control of protein function. His work bridges structural characterization with therapeutic development, particularly in epigenetic targets and enzyme mechanisms. Analysis of his publication record (2002-2025) reveals consistent output in high-impact journals including Nature Communications , Journal of the American Chemical Society , and Journal of Medicinal Chemistry . His research demonstrates strong interdisciplinary integration across biophysics , medicinal chemistry , and chemical biology , with recent emphasis on neuroinflammatory targets and bromodomain inhibitors. The work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and well-being. Laboratory work appears centered on protein engineering and spectroscopic methodology development, with collaborations spanning biochemistry, pharmacology, and structural biology groups at Monash University.

• 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.

Eileen Murphyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Bioarchaeology
• Burial Practices
• Children's Burial Grounds (Cillini)
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Eileen Murphy is a Professor in the School of Natural and Built Environment at Queen's University Belfast, where she is a leading figure in bioarchaeology and community archaeology. She is actively involved in research, teaching, and public engagement, with a focus on human remains, burial practices, and the archaeology of childhood and the Irish diaspora. She is Co-Director of the Centre for Community Archaeology and Chair of the University's Scholarships and Awards Group. Education: PhD in Archaeology (specific institution and year not provided in text) Additional degrees inferred through academic rank and research output, though not explicitly stated Her research interests center on bioarchaeology , particularly the biocultural analysis of Irish and Eurasian populations, deviant and minority burial practices, children's burial grounds (cillini), and the archaeology of childhood and the Irish diaspora. She is deeply committed to community archaeology , exemplified by her leadership in the Community Archaeology Programme Northern Ireland (CAPNI). Her work bridges scientific analysis and public engagement, contributing to sustainable development goals related to inclusive heritage and education. The 15 most recent publications reflect a consistent trajectory in osteoarchaeology , palaeopathology , and ethical archaeology , with increasing interdisciplinary work in medical geology and biomechanics. Themes include disability in the past, environmental health impacts, and the social dimensions of burial. Her outputs span scholarly journals, books, and public-facing media, demonstrating a strong commitment to knowledge dissemination. Scientific Awards and Recognitions: QUB Staff Excellence Award for Community Impact (2020) British Archaeological Award for Best Scholarly Book (2008) County Heritage Award (2021) Listowel Writer’s Week Nilsson Local Heritage Writing Award (2023) QUB Students' Union Most Involved Teaching Staff Member (2017) Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London Vice-President, Ulster Archaeological Society Chair, EAA Belfast 2023 Scientific Committee Elected Member, Royal Irish Academy (2025) Eileen Murphy has supervised numerous PhD students, both currently and in the past, covering diverse topics from Neolithic mortuary rites to medical geology. She has secured significant research output and public engagement through projects like the Ballyhanna and Ranelagh excavations. Her administrative roles include co-directing research centers and leading university committees, reflecting her leadership in both research and institutional service. She is actively involved in public outreach, including podcasts, media interviews, and science festivals, particularly through CAPNI. Her work with the Belfast Mummy (Takabuti) and the Forgotten Cemetery project highlights her ability to connect academic research with public interest. She leads major collaborative efforts across Ireland and internationally, fostering networks in archaeological research and education.