جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Brandi MacDonaldمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Archaeological Science
• Multi-method Analytical Approaches
• Pigment Analysis
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Brandi MacDonald is an Assistant Research Professor in the Archaeometry Laboratory at the University of Missouri Research Reactor (MURR). She specializes in archaeological science, focusing on multi-method analytical approaches to study pigments, rock art, ceramics, obsidian, and glass. Her current research investigates rock art and mineral pigment use in the Pacific Northwest, lower Canadian Shield, and obsidian resource use in Northwestern Patagonia. She coordinates the MURR Archaeometry Laboratory's Pre-Doctoral Internship Program. Dr. MacDonald holds a Ph.D. from McMaster University (2015, Canada). Her research integrates geochemical, petrographic, and spectroscopic techniques to address questions about material procurement, technological choices, and human mobility in prehistoric and historic contexts. Key themes include pigment provenance studies, lithic raw material circulation, and cultural connections across diverse regions. Her research spans global case studies from Patagonia to the Yucatán Peninsula, involving projects like ochre mining in submerged caves (Mexico), obsidian sourcing in Argentina/Chile, and pigment analysis in African archaeological sites. She emphasizes collaborative, community-engaged approaches in fieldwork and lab-based analysis. Publications highlight methodological advancements in geochemical analysis, including neutron activation analysis (NAA), laser ablation-inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (LA-ICP-MS), and portable XRF applications. These techniques enable tracing material origins and reconstructing ancient production networks.

Pam J. Crabtreeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Zooarchaeology
• Medieval Archaeology
• Later Prehistoric Europe
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Pam J. Crabtree is a Professor of Archaeology at New York University, specializing in zooarchaeology and medieval archaeology. She holds affiliations with the Center for the Study of Human Origins, the Institute for the Study of the Ancient World, Medieval Studies, and the Kevorkian Center. Her research focuses on reconstructing past animal husbandry practices, hunting, and diets, with particular emphasis on early medieval Europe, the Near East, and later prehistoric societies. Crabtree is co-director of the Dún Ailinne excavations in Ireland and has participated in projects across Europe and the Near East, including Antwerp, Armenia, and Turkey. Crabtree earned her Ph.D. (1982) and M.A. (1975) from the University of Pennsylvania and a B.A. (1972) from Barnard College. Her work integrates zooarchaeological methods to investigate topics such as urbanization in medieval towns, the transition to agriculture, and ritual practices. Recent projects include studies of faunal remains in Antwerp, Kinik Höyük, and Kamyana Mohyla I (Ukraine). Crabtree has received numerous awards, including election to the International Council for Archaeozoology’s Committee of Honor (2018) and grants from the Rust Family Foundation and British Academy. Her publications span zooarchaeological analyses, medieval urbanization studies, and interdisciplinary volumes on European archaeology. She actively collaborates with international teams and mentors students through fieldwork and academic programs.

• Archaeology
• Maya Civilization
• Zapotec Civilization
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Joyce Marcus is the Robert L. Carneiro Distinguished Professor of Anthropology at the University of Michigan, affiliated with the Museum of Anthropological Archaeology and the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies. She holds a Ph.D. from Harvard University (1974) and has conducted groundbreaking fieldwork in Nevada, California, Mexico, Guatemala, and Peru. Her research focuses on the political evolution of ancient Mesoamerican and Andean societies, particularly the Maya and Zapotec civilizations. She pioneered the use of emblem glyphs to trace Maya state hierarchies and developed the 'Dynamic Model' explaining political cycles. Her work at San José Mogote in Oaxaca revealed Mexico’s oldest hieroglyphic monument, while her excavations at Cerro Azul, Peru, explored economic specialization and labor division. Marcus has been honored with prestigious awards including membership in the National Academy of Sciences and the American Philosophical Society. Her publications span over four decades, addressing themes like urban development, ritual practices, and comparative state formation in ancient societies. Educational Background: M.A. and Ph.D. in Anthropology from Harvard University (1971, 1974). Research Interests: Maya and Zapotec political systems Writing systems and hieroglyphic analysis Archaeological method and theory Ceramic and settlement analysis Gender and ritual practices in ancient societies Key Contributions: Dynamic Model of Maya political cycles Discovery of Calakmul’s significance Co-direction of San José Mogote excavations Analysis of Cerro Azul’s economic specialization Scientific Awards: National Academy of Sciences (1997) American Academy of Arts and Sciences (1997) American Philosophical Society (2008) Cotsen Book Prize (2008) Shanghai Archaeology Award (2013) Grants and Advising: Extensive funding for fieldwork and publications; mentorship reflected in the Mentor Recognition Award from UC San Diego. Active in collaborative research projects, including the University of Michigan’s Oaxaca Valley initiatives. Labs/Teams: Leading figure in the Museum of Anthropological Archaeology’s research programs; co-directed major excavations in Mexico and Peru.

Adrian Parkerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Quaternary Science
• Geoarchaeology
• Geomorphology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Adrian Parker is a Professor of Geography at Oxford Brookes University's School of Law and Social Sciences. He holds degrees including a DPhil from the University of Oxford. His research focuses on Quaternary science, geoarchaeology, and palaeoecology across the Middle East, North Africa, Southern Africa, and southern England. Key areas include multi-proxy environmental reconstruction using phytoliths, pollen, and geochemistry, with emphasis on understanding human-environment interactions during critical climatic transitions. Dr. Parker leads the Human Origins and Palaeo Environments (HOPE) group within the Centre for Environment and Society (CES). His fieldwork spans UAE, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, and Lesotho, addressing topics like Holocene socio-ecological systems, Neolithic settlement patterns, and climate change impacts. Recent projects include a £41,900 Ras al-Khaimah-funded geoheritage study and a £1,563 University of Michigan collaboration on phytolith analysis. He teaches modules on Quaternary Environmental Change and Arid Zone Environments. Professional accolades include Fellowships from the Society of Antiquaries, Royal Geographical Society, Royal Anthropological Institute, and Higher Education Academy. His advisory work includes mentoring two active PhD students: Sophie Edwards (hominoid craniodental morphology) and Kira Raith (Quaternary climate-landscape dynamics). Publications span over 40 peer-reviewed articles in journals like Quaternary Science Reviews , Scientific Reports , and Antiquity , with a focus on integrating geological and archaeological evidence to reconstruct past environments and human adaptations. His research bridges archaeology, geology, and environmental science, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to understanding long-term socio-ecological systems.

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

Natalie Munroمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

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

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

Rowan Fladمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Chinese Archaeology
• Emergence of Complex Societies
• Interregional Interaction
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Rowan Flad is the John E. Hudson Professor of Archaeology at Harvard University, affiliated with the Peabody Museum. His research focuses on the emergence of complex societies in Bronze Age and Neolithic China, particularly in the Sichuan Basin and Gansu regions. He has conducted extensive fieldwork, including surveys in the Chengdu Plain and excavations at salt production sites. His work integrates zooarchaeology, ceramic analysis, and geochemical studies to explore technological change, ritual practices, and interregional interaction. Key projects include the Chengdu Plain Archaeological Survey and the Tao River Archaeological Project. Flad critiques media bias in archaeological reporting and emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to understanding past societies. He has authored influential books such as Salt Production and Social Hierarchy in Ancient China (2011) and co-edited volumes on ritual and economy in East Asian archaeology. His recent research examines horse domestication, burial practices, and ceramic exchange networks. Flad’s work bridges theoretical archaeology with empirical fieldwork, addressing questions of specialization, value systems, and cultural transmission in early Chinese societies.

Andrew Schererمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Mesoamerican Archaeology
• Maya Civilization
• Bioarchaeology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Andrew Scherer is the Pierre and Patricia Bikai Professor of Anthropology and Archaeology at Brown University, where he also serves as Director of the Joukowsky Institute for Archaeology and the Ancient World. His work focuses on Mesoamerican (particularly Maya) archaeology, integrating bioarchaeology, landscape analysis, and political studies to examine Classic Maya polities along the Usumacinta River. Co-directs interdisciplinary projects in Mexico/Guatemala (Lacanja Tzeltal, Piedras Negras, Tikal, El Zotz, Yaxha) Research themes: mortuary archaeology, ritual practice, warfare, political organization, and diet/subsistence Selected Publications : As the Gods Kill: Morality and Social Violence among the Precolonial Maya (2025), Mortuary Landscapes of the Classic Maya (2015), and co-edited volumes including Substance of the Ancient Maya (2024) and Embattled Bodies, Embattled Places (2014). Research Funding : Multiple NSF grants (2003-2015) National Geographic Society support (2009) Wenner-Gren and Heinz Trust grants Academic Affiliations : Society for American Archaeology, Dental Anthropology Association, Dumbarton Oaks (as Pre-Columbian Fellow 2008-2009) Teaching : Courses on human evolution, bioarchaeology, Maya violence studies, and archaeological principles at Brown University.

Kandace D. Hollenbachمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Paleoethnobotany
• Early and historic foodways
• Gender and identity among hunting-gathering peoples
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kandace D. Hollenbach is an Associate Professor and Associate Head in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and serves as Associate Curator of Paleoethnobotany at the McClung Museum of Natural History & Culture. Her research focuses on prehistoric foodways, foraging strategies, and the transition to agriculture in the eastern United States, particularly in Tennessee. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill and a B.A. from Washington University in St. Louis. Her work integrates paleoethnobotanical analysis with archaeological excavation, exploring how ancient communities interacted with landscapes, managed resources, and developed agricultural practices. Notable contributions include studies on Late Archaic and Woodland period food systems, early gatherer strategies, and the cultural implications of shifting subsistence patterns. Hollenbach has held leadership roles including President of the Southeastern Archaeological Conference (2022-2024) and Tennessee Council for Professional Archaeology. Her 2012 C.B. Moore Award recognizes exceptional contributions to southeastern archaeology. Current research emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to reconstructing prehistoric diets and land-use patterns through botanical remains and isotopic analysis.

Erika Blechaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Paleoindigenous Archaeology
• Environmental Archaeology
• Rock Art Analysis
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Erika Blecha is a Researcher and Project Archaeologist at the Center for Big Bend Studies at Sul Ross State University. She has been affiliated with the Center since 2017 while pursuing a PhD in Anthropology at the University of Kansas, focusing on Paleoindigenous subsistence and environmental relationships under Dr. Rolfe Mandel. Her academic background includes an M.A. in Archaeology from the University of Montana and a B.A. in Anthropology from the University of California, Berkeley. Her research interests span biographic rock art, mortuary practices, environmental archaeology, GIS applications, and prehistoric subsistence strategies, particularly in Texas's Big Bend region. She has conducted archaeological work in Texas, California, Nevada, Montana, Wyoming, Belize, Honduras, and Peru. Her field expertise includes roles as a GIS specialist, crew chief, and field technician. Blecha’s publications emphasize regional prehistory, rock art interpretation, and archaeological site analysis. Notable works include studies on boulder glyphs in Southwest Texas, earth oven facilities in Brewster County, and surveys in the Calamity Creek Valley. She collaborates with institutions like Chief Dull Knife College and Lykes Brothers Inc. on cultural resource management projects. Her work integrates landscape archaeology, Indigenous knowledge systems, and technological tools like GIS to understand human-environment interactions over millennia.

Laura Kwongمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Environmental Health
• Environmental Justice
• Global Health Equity
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Laura Kwong is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Environmental Health Sciences at the UC Berkeley School of Public Health, specializing in environmental justice and global health equity. Her work focuses on designing and evaluating engineering interventions to address health disparities in low-income countries, particularly regarding child/maternal health, air pollution, and infectious diseases. She employs community-based participatory research methods in Bangladesh, Uganda, Indonesia, China, and other regions. Dr. Kwong holds a PhD in Civil & Environmental Engineering from Stanford University, with prior experience as an ORISE Fellow at the U.S. EPA. Her interdisciplinary research integrates qualitative and quantitative methods, including randomized-controlled trials and sensor-based assessments. Key areas include household-level interventions to reduce environmental contamination, fecal exposure mitigation, and climate-resilient sanitation solutions. Her recent publications highlight community-driven solutions for energy access, fecal pathogen transmission pathways, and the impact of weather extremes on health. She leads the Global Environmental Health Equity Lab, emphasizing human-centered design in public health infrastructure. Dr. Kwong’s work bridges engineering and public health to advance equity in resource-poor settings, with a focus on interventions that address both health and environmental sustainability.

Nicola Laneriمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Archaeology of the Ancient Near East
• Art History of Western Asia and the Eastern Mediterranean
• Ancient Religious Practices
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Nicola Laneri is a Full Professor of Archaeology and Art History of the Ancient Near East and Eastern Mediterranean at the University of Catania, Department of Humanities. He also serves as Director of the School of Religious Studies at CAMNES in Florence. His academic career includes visiting positions at Columbia University, the University of Chicago, Leiden University, and the Middle East Technical University in Ankara. University: University of Catania School: Department of Humanities Academic Rank: Professor Email: nlaneri@unict.it, nicolalaneri@hotmail.com Office: Palazzo Ingrassia (Via Biblioteca 4), Catania Office Hours: Monday and Thursday, 9:00–12:00 Website: disum.academia.edu/nicolalaneri Education and Academic Appointments: Ph.D., University of Naples L'Orientale (1999) Fulbright Research Scholar, Columbia University (2000) Research Fellow, Italian Academy at Columbia University (2000) Visiting Professor, Middle East Technical University, Ankara (2002–2004) Research Fellow, Oriental Institute, University of Chicago (2005) Erasmus Visiting Professor, Leiden University (2015) Research Interests: Nicola Laneri specializes in the archaeology of religion, funerary practices, and material culture in the Ancient Near East. His work investigates the development of religious systems, ritual transformation, and socioeconomic dynamics across Mesopotamia, Anatolia, and the Eastern Mediterranean. He has conducted extensive fieldwork in Turkey, Iraq, Syria, Iran, and Azerbaijan. Recent Publications and Research Trends: His recent publications reflect a strong focus on the material dimensions of religion, funerary archaeology, and urban development. Key themes include the emergence of polytheism, the social analysis of death rituals, and ceramic production technologies. The 15 most recent works demonstrate a consistent engagement with interdisciplinary approaches, combining archaeology, anthropology, and textual analysis to reconstruct ancient belief systems and socioeconomic structures. Scientific Awards: Laurentum Prize (2024) Advising and Research Grants: Laneri supervises graduate students in topics ranging from Mesopotamian iconography to contemporary museum practices. He has directed or co-directed major archaeological projects including the Hirbemerdon Tepe Archaeological Project (2003–2016), the GaRKAP in Azerbaijan (since 2017), and the Baghdad Urban Archaeological Project at Tell Muhammad (since 2022). He is Principal Investigator of the PRIN 2020 project 'Godscapes: Modeling Second Millennium BCE Polytheisms in the Eastern Mediterranean,' funded by MUR. Labs and Research Teams: He leads international research collaborations involving scholars from Italy, Azerbaijan, the United States, and the Netherlands. His teams integrate archaeological excavation, material analysis, and digital modeling to explore ancient urban and religious landscapes. He is actively involved in training the next generation of archaeologists and fostering cross-institutional academic partnerships.

Eileen Eckmeierمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Soil Geography
• Geoarchaeology
• Human-Environment Interactions
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Eileen Eckmeier serves as Director of the Institute for Ecosystem Research at Christian-Albrechts-University of Kiel and holds a W3 Professorship in Geoarchaeology and Environmental Risks. She concurrently acts as Co-spokesperson of the ROOTS Cluster of Excellence (since October 2023), Spokesperson of the ROOTS subcluster "Socio-Environmental Hazards," Vice President of DEUQUA (German Quaternary Association), and Board member of multiple academic organizations including the Soil and Archaeology Working Group of the German Soil Science Society. Her educational background includes a Dr. sc. nat. from the University of Zurich (2007) with award from the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences for her dissertation "Detecting prehistoric fire-based farming using biogeochemical markers," and a Diploma in Geography from the University of Cologne (2002) with minors in Soil Science, Prehistory and Early History, and History. Eckmeier's research centers on soil geography and geoarchaeology , particularly human-environment relationships during the Holocene where soils serve as both resources and archives of human activity. Her work investigates changes in soil properties due to land use and climate change across spatial and temporal scales, with geographical focus spanning European and Asian loess/steppe landscapes (Central Europe, Middle East, Mongolia), North Frisian Islands, the Alps, and African savannahs. She employs interdisciplinary approaches combining soil science, archaeology, and paleoenvironmental reconstruction. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals strong emphasis on paleoenvironmental reconstruction through soil archives , with significant contributions to understanding prehistoric agriculture, loess-paleosol sequences, and human impacts on landscapes. Key thematic clusters include Neolithic fertilization practices, ridge and furrow cultivation systems, wildfire impacts on soils, and tectonic-landscape-human interactions in critical regions like the Kenya Rift and European loess belts. Award from Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Zurich As Director of the Institute for Ecosystem Research and Co-spokesperson of the ROOTS Cluster of Excellence, Eckmeier leads major research initiatives examining societal, environmental, and cultural change. Her leadership extends to the Scientific Advisory Board of the Stone Age Park Dithmarschen and multiple institutional boards focused on Quaternary research and soil-archaeology integration. Current projects investigate socio-environmental hazards through the ROOTS framework while maintaining active fieldwork in diverse global landscapes from European loess regions to African savannahs. Eckmeier directs research teams within the Institute for Ecosystem Research's Geoarchaeology and Environmental Risks group, coordinating work across multiple specialized units including Geobotany, Environmental History and Archives, Applied Ecology and Paleoecology, and Technical Platform teams. Her ROOTS Cluster leadership integrates these efforts into a comprehensive framework examining human responses to environmental change over millennia.

Carolyn Dillianمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

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

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

Neil Curtisمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Museum Studies
• Archaeology
• Decolonization
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Neil Curtis is Head of Museums and Special Collections and Honorary Senior Lecturer in Social Science at the University of Aberdeen. He holds a PhD in Archaeology from the University of Glasgow, an MA in Museum Studies from the University of Leicester, and an MSc in Education from the University of Aberdeen. His roles include leadership in museum ethics, collections management, and academic teaching. He has worked with the Aberdeen collections since 1988 and teaches across Archaeology, Anthropology, Art History, History, Law, Museum Studies, and Scottish Ethnology. Research interests focus on museum ethics (repatriation, decolonization), Scottish museum history, prehistoric archaeology of North-East Scotland, and material culture studies. He is a Fellow of the Museums Association and served on key committees including the Museums Association Ethics Committee and Scottish Archaeological Finds Allocation Panel. Recent work emphasizes co-production in community heritage projects, radiocarbon dating of archaeological materials, and the role of 3D photogrammetry in museum education. His publications span journals like Journal of Community Archaeology & Heritage , PNAS , and Oxford Handbook of History and Material Culture . Grants: Leverhulme Trust (Beakers and Bodies Project), AHRC Connected Communities (Bennachie Project) Labs/Teams: Leads University Museums in Scotland network, coordinates curatorial courses at Aberdeen