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Department of Archaeology

 

Biography

My love for archaeology began during fieldwork in 2020, while documenting and analysing stone artefacts in South Africa. It was in that moment I knew I’d made the right choice to leave law school and dedicate myself to uncovering the story of how modern humans came to be. Why are we the only surviving species of humans? How are we at the top of the food chain while being the only species to drive our own extinction? The story of all life on Earth is convoluted, yet fascinating—one that I am eager to explore.

That’s how my journey in archaeology started—a field I love because it intersects with so many disciplines and never feels rigid or confined.

I hold an MSc in Environmental Archaeology from University College London (2023–2024) and a BA in Ancient History and Archaeology from the University of Wollongong (2019–2022). My work is all about understanding the deep connections between humans, their environments, and their past.

Research

My research interests lie at the intersection of biomolecular archaeology, stable isotope analysis, zooarchaeology, and lithics. I am fascinated by how these disciplines can work together to unravel the complex interactions between humans, animals, and their environments in the past. I am particularly drawn to using biomolecular techniques—like stable isotope analysis and ancient proteomics—to reconstruct past diets, mobility patterns, and ecological relationships.

I am also passionate about zooarchaeology and taphonomy, which allow us to piece together human behaviour and environmental change through the study of animal remains. My MSc research combined sulphur isotope analysis and zooarchaeological techniques to investigate the spatial ecology of prey hunted by Neanderthals and modern humans, a project that cemented my love for interdisciplinary approaches.

Ultimately, my work is driven by a desire to explore the deep connections between humans and their environments, shedding light on the ecological and cultural narratives of the past.

Job Titles

Research Assistant, McDonald Institute for Archaeological Research

General Info

Not available for consultancy
Research Expertise / Fields of study: 
Zooarchaeology
Biomolecular Archaeology
Environmental Archaeology, Geoarchaeology, and Landscape studies

Contact Details

ab3241[a]cam.ac.uk
Henry Wellcome Building
Fitzwilliam Street
Cambridge
CB2 1QH

Affiliations

Person keywords: 
Stable isotopes
Ancient proteins
Zooarchaeology
Lithics
Human Evolution
Geographical areas: 
Africa
Britain
Europe
Periods of interest: 
Palaeolithic/Mesolithic