جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Marina de Araújo Igrejaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Use-Wear Analysis
• Middle Stone Age (MSA)
• Howiesons Poort (HP) Tradition
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Marina de Araújo Igreja is an Auxiliary Researcher at the CIBIO-InBIO (Centro de Investigação em Biodiversidade e Recursos Genéticos) under the University of Porto , with a focus on stone tool use-wear analysis and Middle Stone Age (MSA) archaeology . She is also associated with the UMR 7269 CNRS laboratory in France. PhD in Archaeology (2005, University of Aix-en-Provence, France) Specializes in use-wear analysis of prehistoric stone tools Key research areas include cultural adaptation , human dispersal , and technological innovation during the MSA and Howiesons Poort phases. Her research bridges lithic technology and environmental interactions , examining how ecological factors shaped subsistence strategies and tool functionality . She employs molecular archaeology and microscopic techniques to study hafting adhesives and microwear patterns . Notable findings include the first molecular identification of Podocarpus resin in MSA contexts. Marina has contributed to 15 peer-reviewed publications (including 10 in high-impact journals like Journal of Archaeological Science and Southern African Humanities ), focusing on technological transitions , organic residue analysis , and cultural evolution . Her work has been supported by grants from FCT , Marie Curie IOF , and international collaborations with institutions in France, South Africa, and Syria. Scientific Awards: FCT Post-doctoral Grant (2006-2012) Marie Curie Individual Fellowship FCT Investigador FCT contract She collaborates with the Diepkloof Rock Shelter excavation team and contributes to understanding regional MSA traditions . Her recent projects explore cultural transmission mechanisms and early modern human adaptation .

Jon W. Parmenterمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Native American history
• Iroquois studies
• Colonial North America
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Jon W. Parmenter is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at Cornell University's College of Arts and Sciences. He is a historian of colonial North America, specializing in the history of indigenous peoples in the Northeast, particularly the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois). Dr. Parmenter's work combines archival research with indigenous oral traditions and modern GIS technology to analyze historical patterns of indigenous spatial mobility and settlement. Education: Trained at Western University in London, Ontario, Canada Completed doctorate at University of Michigan Research Focus: Dr. Parmenter's research examines the historical experience of indigenous nations during the Seven Years' War and American Revolution, the impact of the US/Canada border on Native American nations, and contemporary Haudenosaunee nation-building initiatives. His work shows how indigenous spatial mobility represented a geographical expression of social, political, and economic priorities. Recent Publications: His publications span the period from 1993 to 2015, covering topics related to Iroquois studies, colonial North America, historical geography, and race and ethnicity. The articles show a consistent focus on Haudenosaunee history, indigenous-settler relations, and the geographical dimensions of historical events. Scientific Awards: National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship Stephen and Margery Russell Award for Distinguished Teaching (2011-12) Teaching: Dr. Parmenter teaches courses at Cornell including "America at War to 1898," "Everything You Know About Indians is Wrong: An Introduction to Native American History," and seminars on Iroquois History, the Seven Years' War, and Treaties and Aboriginal Rights in North American History. Community Engagement: He has served as legal and historical consultant to several Haudenosaunee communities, including the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne and the Oneida Indian Nation, and was qualified as a recognized Historical Expert in the History and Ethnography of the Iroquois in Ontario Superior Court (2014). Dr. Parmenter has also been involved in research on Cornell University's ties to Indigenous dispossession and historical mapping of Seneca and Cayuga villages.

• Ancient History
• Art History
• Urartian Kingdom
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Duygu DURMUŞ serves as a full-time Lecturer in the Handicrafts Department at Kazım Karabekir Technical Sciences Vocational School , Kafkas University since 2021. Her academic foundation includes a Master's Degree in History from Kafkas University (2019) focusing on Urartian burial traditions, and a BA in Archaeology and Art History from Pamukkale University (2013). Education Background: MA, History, Kafkas University, Faculty of Arts and Sciences (2016-2019) BA, Archaeology and Art History, Pamukkale University, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (2009-2013) Research Expertise: Dr. DURMUŞ specializes in Ancient History and Art History with concentrated research on the Urartian Kingdom, Bronze/Iron Age archaeology, and cultural heritage of the Aras Basin. Her methodological approach blends traditional field surveys with digital reconstruction techniques, particularly examining settlement patterns, burial mounds (kurgans), rock carvings, and ancient water systems. Recent work demonstrates increasing interdisciplinary integration of historical analysis, 3D modeling, and cultural studies. Publication Trends: Her 13 publications (2022-2025) reveal a consistent focus on Eastern Anatolian archaeology, with growing emphasis on Minuahinili culture, Urartian religious practices, and cultural route mapping. The works show methodological evolution from site-specific analyses toward regional synthesis and digital documentation, particularly evident in 2024-2025 outputs. Research Projects: As active researcher in four projects: Investigation of Defense Systems in Turkish-Russian Conflicts (2025-2027) Ancient Water Systems in the Middle Aras Basin (2025-2026) Urartian Surface Surveys in Ağrı-Iğdır (2019-2022) Her fieldwork directly informs publications on settlement models and kurgan traditions. Teaching & Professional Engagement: Instructs Atatürk's Principles across multiple faculties while presenting research at national conferences including the Aras Culture and Art Symposium (2022) and Çatalhöyük Scientific Congress (2025). Her scholarly impact is reflected in 18 citations and an h-index of 3.

Christopher S. Beekmanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Mesoamerican archaeology
• Sociopolitical organization
• Settlement archaeology
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Dr. Christopher S. Beekman is a Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Colorado Denver, where he has taught since 2001. His research focuses on sociopolitical practices in ancient western Mexico, particularly analyzing interactions between regional groups and employing multidisciplinary methods to deconstruct static models of subsistence and settlement. Current projects include reanalyzing unpublished collections from Los Guachimontones with Dr. Verenice Heredia Espinoza Directed excavations at Llano Grande and Navajas sites Survey work in La Primavera region and Magdalena Valley His research has been funded by the National Science Foundation, Foundation for Mesoamerican Studies, Inc., and the University of Colorado Denver. Dr. Beekman has held prestigious residential fellowships at Dumbarton Oaks, Sainsbury Research Unit, and the Getty Research Institute. Key publications include co-authored volumes on La Cerámica Arqueológica de la Tradición Teuchitlán and co-edited works on nonlinear modeling, shaft tombs, and Mesoamerican migration patterns. He has contributed chapters to edited volumes and articles in journals like Latin American Antiquity and Ancient Mesoamerica .

Jessica MacLellanمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Mesoamerican Archaeology
• Maya Civilization
• Ritual Studies
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Dr. Jessica MacLellan serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Anthropology at Wake Forest University, where she teaches foundational courses including ANT112: Introduction to Archaeology and advanced anthropology seminars. Her academic foundation was established through a Ph.D. in Anthropology from the University of Arizona (2019), specializing in anthropological archaeology with regional expertise in Mesoamerica. Her research program centers on ritual practices, household organization, ceramic traditions, and the emergence of social complexity in ancient Mesoamerican societies. Extensive fieldwork at the early Maya site of Ceibal, Guatemala has yielded significant insights into Preclassic-Classic transitions, sedentism, and ceremonial architecture, while her recently launched Suchilapan Archaeological Project in Veracruz, Mexico expands her comparative framework across Mesoamerican cultural zones. Analysis of Dr. MacLellan's recent publications (2022-2024) reveals a methodologically diverse approach integrating isotopic dietary reconstruction, ceramic chronology refinement, and spatial analysis of ritual deposits. Her work consistently examines how household-level practices intersected with broader sociopolitical transformations, particularly through studies of figurines as socialization tools and round platforms as ritual stages in early Maya communities. Supported by internal university funding and external grants, Dr. MacLellan actively engages in community-centered archaeology around Ceibal while contributing to interdisciplinary scholarship through affiliations with Cultural Heritage and Preservation Studies; Latin American and Latino Studies; and Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. Her mentorship extends across these programs, fostering student research in archaeological methods and Mesoamerican cultural heritage.

• Archaeology
• Indigenous Archaeology
• Archaeobotany
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Dr. India Ella Dilkes-Hall is a Research Fellow at the Griffith Centre for Social Cultural Research within Griffith University's Arts Education and Law Group. Her research focuses on archaeological studies in Southeast Asia and Australia, emphasizing Indigenous technologies, Holocene environmental adaptations, and material culture. She is particularly known for groundbreaking work on prehistoric surgical practices and ancient human-environment interactions. Her research interests include archaeobotany, paleopathology, and the socio-economic roles of material culture, with a geographic focus on Borneo, the Kimberley region, and Western Australia. Notably, she contributed to the discovery of a 31,000-year-old surgical amputation in Borneo, published in Nature in 2022. Dr. Dilkes-Hall collaborates extensively with Indigenous communities and employs multidisciplinary methods, including X-ray computed microtomography for artifact analysis. Her work bridges archaeology, anthropology, and environmental science, addressing both prehistoric and contemporary cultural heritage challenges. Key Research Themes: Holocene studies, archaeological methodological innovation, Indigenous-led research, and cultural continuity. Collaborations: Works with institutions like the Griffith Centre for Social Cultural Research and global academic partners on projects in Borneo and Australia.

Jacek Szmańdaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Fluvial Geomorphology
• Paleoenvironmental Reconstruction
• Sedimentology
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Assoc. Prof. Jacek Szmańda is a retired academic affiliated with the Department of Environmental Resources and Geohazards . His research focuses on fluvial geomorphology, sedimentation processes, and paleoenvironmental reconstruction, particularly in river systems and postglacial landforms. He has extensively studied the Vistula and Dnieper rivers, analyzing dam impacts, sediment dynamics, and human-environment interactions. His work integrates archaeological, climatic, and geological data to understand long-term landscape evolution. Key Research Areas: Paleoenvironmental reconstruction of river valleys and wetlands Anthropogenic effects on fluvial systems (e.g., dam-induced changes) Neolithic settlement patterns and subsistence strategies Fluvial geomorphology of anastomosing river networks Quaternary climate impacts on sedimentation Recent publications emphasize interdisciplinary projects like the INHILLDAUGAR initiative, exploring hillforts and linguistic connections along the Daugava River. His work spans Eastern Europe, with contributions to understanding Holocene climate shifts and human-environmental interactions.

• Archaeology
• Chaco Culture
• Social Construction
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Katelyn Jo Bishop is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Illinois and an affiliate of the Program in Medieval Studies and the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology. Her research focuses on archaeological interpretations of social construction, ritual practices, and environmental dynamics in ancient societies, particularly in Chaco Canyon, New Mexico, and Mesoamerica. She integrates interdisciplinary approaches combining archaeology with biological and social sciences. Her work emphasizes the agentive roles of non-human entities like birds in shaping sociopolitical organization, exploring how species such as scarlet macaws were embedded in ritual and trade networks. She also investigates long-term excavation data, faunal remains analysis, and the material culture of ancestral communities, contributing to debates on methodological rigor and narrative construction in archaeological research. Bishop’s publications highlight themes of social agency in material analysis, re-evaluation of historical excavation records, and interdisciplinary connections between biology and archaeology. Her recent studies have been widely discussed, with 6 X user posts and media coverage. While no formal advising roles or grants are explicitly listed, her affiliations suggest involvement in collaborative research initiatives. She is associated with the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology and the Program in Medieval Studies, reflecting her engagement with cutting-edge genomic research methodologies and interdisciplinary academic communities.

Knut Ivar Austvollمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Archaeology
• Prehistoric Archaeology
• Theoretical Archaeology
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Knut Ivar Austvoll is an Associate Professor in the Department of Archaeology, Conservation and History at the University of Oslo, where he has held permanent academic positions since 2019, including Senior Lecturer and current Associate Professor since 2023. He previously served as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Gothenburg (2021–2023) and completed his PhD at the University of Oslo in 2018. His academic journey reflects a strong foundation in Scandinavian prehistory, with degrees from the University of Oslo, Aarhus University, and the University of Stavanger. His research is centered on the social organization, political economy, and maritime interactions of Late Neolithic and Bronze Age societies in northwestern Scandinavia. He investigates how ecological factors, seafaring, and long-distance exchange networks contributed to sociopolitical complexity, utilizing theoretical frameworks such as collective action theory and political economy. His work challenges terrestrial narratives in archaeology by emphasizing the role of maritime connectivity in prehistoric Europe. The trends in his publications reveal a consistent focus on Bronze Age Scandinavia, with recent articles (2020–2025) exploring coercive and cooperative power structures, climate resilience, boat-building sites, and mobility patterns. His research integrates archaeological data with paleoclimatic and biomolecular evidence, reflecting an interdisciplinary and macro-regional approach to understanding prehistoric societies. Scientific Awards: No scientific awards explicitly mentioned in the provided text. Advising and Grants: While specific PhD students are not listed, Austvoll has contributed to academic training as Head of Research Training at the University of Oslo. He is involved in multiple research projects, including Maritime Encounters , Modeling Bronze Age Societies , SCAPES (Social Complexity and Population Entanglements), and The Heritage Experience Initiative (HEI) , indicating active grant involvement and leadership in collaborative research. Labs, Teams, and Research Groups: He is affiliated with several research groups at the University of Oslo, including Heritage, Time and Memory , Materialities – in the past and present , and Violence . The Gendering the Nordic Past group is noted as completed. His collaborative work with scholars such as Johan Ling, Mikael Fauvelle, and Christopher Prescott highlights his integration into national and international research networks.

Rana Özbalمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Anatolian Archaeology
• Near Eastern Archaeology
• Neolithization
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Rana Özbal is an Associate Professor of Archaeology and History of Art at Koç University. She is affiliated with the Faculty of Archaeology and History of Art and specializes in the archaeology of Anatolia and the Near East, focusing on Neolithization processes, microarchaeology, and cultural interaction. Her research integrates interdisciplinary methods including geochemical analysis, ancient DNA studies, and ceramic technology. Özbal holds a PhD from Northwestern University and a Bachelor’s degree from Bates College. Her research interests center on understanding early complex societies, particularly Neolithic Anatolia’s social, economic, and technological developments. She has led excavations at critical sites like Barcın Höyük and Aşıklı Höyük, advancing knowledge of settlement patterns, domestic architecture, and subsistence strategies. Her work bridges micro-scale analyses (e.g., floor sediments, footprints) with macro-scale perspectives on regional interaction and migration. Key projects include studies on ancient kinship structures through genomic data, the Neolithization of Northwest Anatolia, and the analysis of Ubaid-related settlements. Özbal collaborates internationally, contributing to journals like Current Biology , Scientific Reports , and Journal of Archaeological Science . Her recent publications explore topics such as Neolithic sheep domestication, Y-chromosome studies, and the social implications of prehistoric architectural choices. While no scientific awards are explicitly mentioned, her extensive publications and leadership in major excavations (e.g., Barcın Höyük since 2012) highlight her scholarly impact. She advises students on archaeological fieldwork and lab-based analyses, though specific student names are not listed in the provided texts.

• Archaeology
• History of Architecture
• Digital Humanities
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Willemina Zwanida Wendrich is a Full Professor at the Interuniversity Department of Territorial Sciences, Planning and Policies (DIST) within the College of Architecture and Design at Politecnico di Torino. Her academic work bridges archaeology, architectural history, and digital innovation, with a strong commitment to sustainability and social equity. Her research centers on archaeology and digital humanities, including movement analysis and virtual reality applications in heritage. She investigates topics such as material culture, landscape archaeology, and the impact of climate change on ancient human settlements, particularly in Egypt and Ethiopia. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates archaeometry and social archaeology to understand past human behaviors and environmental interactions. The recent publications reflect a consistent focus on African archaeology, environmental change, and sustainable practices. Key themes include Holocene occupation patterns, food production transitions, and the role of archaeology in contemporary societal challenges such as tourism and climate resilience. Her work often appears in high-impact journals like Antiquity and Quaternary International . Scientific Awards: No awards mentioned in the provided text. She actively contributes to teaching in the Master's Degree Course in Architectural and Urban History, delivering modules on the History of Material Culture and the History of Architecture. She has no listed advisees in the provided information, and there is no mention of specific grants or research funding. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals 5 (Gender Equality), 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), and 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions). No specific lab or research team is named in the provided text, though her collaborative publications suggest active international research networks in archaeology and heritage studies.

Raiko Kraußمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

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

Colleen Zoriمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Archaeology
• Political Economy of Ancient Societies
• Andean Archaeology
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Dr. Colleen Zori serves as a Senior Lecturer in the Baylor Interdisciplinary Core (BIC) at Baylor University, teaching Natural World I/II and World Cultures II/III. Her research investigates political-economic transformations in ancient societies through archaeological analysis of material culture, with dual fieldwork foci in the Andes and medieval Italy. Her academic credentials include: Ph.D. in Anthropology, University of California, Los Angeles (2011) M.A. in Anthropology, University of California, Los Angeles (2004) B.A. in Human Biology, Stanford University (2000) Dr. Zori's research centers on archaeological political economy , examining how shifts in political organization intersect with technological innovation, craft specialization, and exchange networks. Her Andean work analyzes Inka imperial strategies through metallurgical studies and ceramic analysis in Peru/Chile, while her Italian research investigates medieval political dynamics via ceramic production and glass trade at San Giuliano. Key specialties include: Andean metallurgical technology and ritual significance Imperial incorporation effects on local economies Funerary archaeology as political expression Interregional trade network reconstruction Material culture analysis of social change Her 2017-2023 publications reveal consistent methodological rigor across geographic contexts, with increasing integration of scientific techniques (ancient DNA, chemical analysis) while maintaining anthropological frameworks. Andean studies dominate early work, with Italian projects gaining prominence after 2018, reflecting strategic comparative development. As co-director of the San Giuliano Archaeological Research Project, Dr. Zori leads undergraduate fieldwork at a medieval castle complex, providing primary research experience in excavation methodology and material analysis. This Baylor study abroad program serves as both research platform and pedagogical innovation. The San Giuliano project operates as an international collaborative effort involving Baylor undergraduates, Italian scholars, and specialists in ceramic/glass analysis, focusing on long-term cultural transitions from Etruscan urbanism through medieval fortification systems.

Luca Fiorenzaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Human Evolution
• Anthropology
• Biomechanics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Luca Fiorenza is an Associate Professor at Monash University's Department of Anatomy & Developmental Biology, affiliated with the Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute. He also holds an adjunct position as Senior Lecturer in Palaeoanthropology at the University of New England (Australia). His research focuses on functional morphology of the masticatory apparatus in humans and primates, particularly investigating how diet influenced human evolution. Fiorenza leads the Palaeodiet Research Lab (www.palaeodiet.org) and has published in high-impact journals like Nature , Journal of Human Evolution , and American Journal of Physical Anthropology . He has attracted over $3.1M in research funding, including multiple ARC-Discovery Projects. Research Interests : Functional morphology of the masticatory system, Neanderthal dietary adaptations, biomechanical analyses of dental structures, and the evolution of human dietary strategies. His work integrates digital anatomy, 3D modeling, and finite element analysis to explore evolutionary and ecological adaptations. Recent Research Trends : Fiorenza's 2024 publications emphasize Neanderthal dietary habits, biomechanical studies of dentition, and applications of machine learning in dental prosthetics. Earlier work includes investigations into Australopithecus diets and the functional implications of craniofacial morphology. Awards : Australia's Top Researcher (2020) Monash BDI Awards for Outstanding Achievement (2019) Grants & Funding : Four ARC-Discovery Projects totaling over $3.1M AUD, including studies on human dietary transitions and Neanderthal biomechanics. Labs & Teams : Director of the Palaeodiet Research Lab, collaborating internationally on projects involving European and Australian institutions. Active in training workshops on cranio-dental functional morphology and digital anatomy techniques.

• Prehistoric Archaeology
• Neolithic Studies
• Bronze Age Archaeology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Barbara Horejs holds dual roles as Deputy Executive Director of the Austrian Archaeological Institute (ÖAI) and Scientific Director of the Department of Prehistory & WANA-Archaeology at the Austrian Academy of Sciences (ÖAW). She leads research initiatives such as the 'Prehistoric Anatolia' and 'Madra River Delta' projects, focusing on Neolithic to Bronze Age archaeology across Southeast Europe and West Asia. Her work integrates fieldwork in Turkey, Greece, Iran, UAE, and the Balkans with cutting-edge scientific methods. Education: Studied Prehistory/Protohistory and Classical Archaeology at Universities of Vienna, Athens, and Berlin. Awarded summa cum laude from Freie Universität Berlin (2005). Holds honorary professorships at Universities of Tübingen (2015) and Vienna (2022). Served as Director of OREA (2013-2020) and Board Chair of ÖAW (2019-2021). Research Interests: Neolithisation processes, geoarchaeological surveys, material culture analysis, and interdisciplinary studies on ancient technologies. Excavates sites like Çukuriçi Höyük (Turkey), Svinjarička Čuka (Serbia), and Madra Delta (Turkey). Specializes in tracing long-distance networks through archaeological and genetic analyses. Publications highlight innovations in chert procurement, Bronze Age metallurgy, and gold trade networks. Recent work explores seasonal practices, early agricultural economies, and cross-regional connectivity in the 3rd millennium BC. Her ERC-funded projects bridge European and Anatolian archaeological datasets. Awards: FWF START Prize (2010), ERC Starting Grant (2011) Memberships: German Archaeological Institute (full member since 2020), Austrian Academy of Sciences (corresponding member since 2015) Advises international teams on field methodologies and heritage preservation, including the Puzzle in 4D digital reconstruction project at Tell el-Dabʿa (Egypt). Coordinates the Pusta Reka River investigations and the NEOSOL sediment analysis initiative.