Iron Age Metallurgy

I am a materials scientist and archaeometallurgist with an engineering background and long-standing experience in interdisciplinary research. As head of the Materials Science Laboratory at VIAS since 2000, I study ancient metal production, exchange and use from Prehistory to the Middle Ages. My work applies state-of-the-art materials science and development of new methods (SEM-EDS, pXRF, metallography, geochemistry, isotope analysis). International research stays and extensive publication activity (over 105 articles and books) support my focus on copper, precious metals and iron metallurgy within their cultural and environmental contexts. I have conducted numerous international research projects (see project homepages) and supervise BA, MA, and PhD research. RESEARCH Focus Metallurgy of copper, bronze and precious metals, metallurgy of iron Archaeological Science and method development, Cultural Heritage Studies Bronze casting technology and metal trade Mining Archaeology (Europe, Eurasia) Medieval Ages, Bronze Age, Iron Age Experimental Archaeology (copper, iron, precious metals) [yotuwp type="videos" id="B6-geq-24RE" ]