Urgeschichte und Naturwissenschaftliche Archäologie

Members

Professors

Prof. Dr. Susanne Greiff

Prof. Dr. Susanne Greiff 
Lehrstuhl für Archäometrie
Leiterin der AG Archäometrie
Institut für Ur- und Frühgeschichte und Archäologie des Mittelalters
Institut für Naturwissenschaftliche Archäologie

Schloss Hohentübingen, Raum 209
Burgsteige 11
72070 Tübingen

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apl. Prof. Dr. Patrick Schmidt

apl. Prof. Dr. Patrick Schmidt
Akademischer Rat
Institut für Ur- und Frühgeschichte und Archäologie des Mittelalters
Petrologie und mineralische Rohstoffe

Lothar-Meyer-Bau
Erdgeschoss, Raum 111
Wilhelmstraße 56
72074 Tübingen

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apl. Prof. Dr. Roland Schwab

apl. Prof. Dr. Roland Schwab
Head of the Archaeometry Laboratory, Leibniz Zentrum für Archäologie (LEIZA), Germany

My main field interests are Archaeometallurgy (worldwide, metals, slag, technical ceramics) and European Iron Age

Leibniz Zentrum für Archäologie
Leitung Archäometrie
Ludwig-Lindenschmit-Forum 1
55116 Mainz

Phone: +49 (0) 6131 8885 126
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Research Scientists

Dr. Silvia Rita Amicone

Dr. Silvia Rita Amicone
Akadämische Rätin
Institut für Ur- und Frühgeschichte und Archäologie des Mittelalters
CCA-BW

I am a research scientist within the Archaeometry Research Group of the University of Tübingen and an active member of the Archaeomaterials Research Network (AMRN, University College London). Archaeomaterials are my primary fields of research, with an emphasis on ceramic and the multifaceted interactions between resources, technology, and society. My teaching covers different aspects of archaeological science and theory and I am leading a series of courses on material science and archaeological ceramics

Lothar-Meyer-Bau
Untergeschoss, Raum 014
Wilhelmstraße 56
72074 Tübingen

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Dr. Sinem Hacıosmanoğlu

Dr. Sinem Hacıosmanoğlu
Postdoctoral research fellow
Institut für Naturwissenschaftliche Archäologie

My research focus on inorganic archaeological remains, with a particular emphasis on ancient ceramics.

I apply a multi-analytical approach, integrating petrography, geochemistry, mineralogy, and sedimentology, to delve into ceramic provenance studies, examining trade networks, the transfer of technological knowledge, and cultural practices.

Material characterization, ceramic petrography, LA-Inductively Couple Plasma Mass Spectroscopy, WD-X-ray fluorescence, X-Ray diffraction, Scanning electron microscopy, Geo-informatic (GIS).

Institut für Naturwissenschaftliche Archäologie, Raum s409
Hölderlinstr. 12
72074 Tübingen

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Dr. Barbara Huber

Dr. Barbara Huber
Postdoctoral research fellow
Institut für Ur- und Frühgeschichte und Archäologie des Mittelalters
Institut für Naturwissenschaftliche Archäologie

Field of interests:

  • Biomolecular Archaeology
  • Archaeometabolomics
  • Archaeology of the senses
  • Ancient perfumery and cosmetics
  • Ancient medicine
  • Trade, networks and connectivity 
     

Institut für Naturwissenschaftliche Archäologie, Raum S569.
Hölderlinstr. 12
72074 Tübingen

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Dr. Gubaz Mustafa Kibaroğlu

Dr. Gubaz Mustafa Kibaroğlu
Postdoctoral research fellow
Institut für Ur- und Frühgeschichte und Archäologie des Mittelalters

Schloss Hohentübingen, Raum 302
Burgsteige 11
72070 Tübingen

Phone: +49 (0) 172 719 80 93
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Dr. Eirini Koutouvaki

Dr. Eirini Koutouvaki
Postdoctoral research fellow
Institut für Ur- und Frühgeschichte und Archäologie des Mittelalters

My research focuses on the application of arcaheometric techniques on ancient ceramics in order to investigate aspects of technology, provenance, exchange and communication networks. In particular, my work integrates ceramic petrography, XRPD, micro-XRD, XRF, micro-XRF, SEM-EDS, and Raman spectroscopy to study both ceramic fabrics and painted decoration. My research up to now has involved materials from various areas and chronological periods (Greece, Romania, Iraq, Iran). 

Institut für Naturwissenschaftliche Archäologie, Raum s409
Hölderlinstr. 12
72074 Tübingen

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PhD Students

Paula Becerra Fuello, M.Sc.

Paula Becerra Fuello, M.Sc.
PhD student in cotutelle with the Prehistory Department, University of Granada, Spain
Institut für Naturwissenschaftliche Archäologie

PhD title: Mobility of Megalithic Communities in SE Iberia through Isotope Analysis (87Sr/86Sr, δ18O, and δ34S)

In my research, I focus on mobility patterns and funerary diversity in southeastern Iberia using isotopic and analytical studies of cremated human remains.

Departamento de Prehistoria y Arqueología, 
University of Granada, 18013, Spain

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Maharishi Kalla, M.Sc.

Maharishi Kalla, M.Sc.
Institut für Ur-und Frühgeschichte und Archäologie des Mittelalters
Institut für Naturwissenschaftliche Archäologie

CCA-BW
Lothar-Meyer-Bau
Erdgeschoss, Raum 112
Wilhelmsraße 56
72074 Tübingen

Dipl.-Phys. Moritz Numrich, M.A.

Dipl.-Phys. Moritz Numrich, M.A.
PhD student
Institut für Naturwissenschaftliche Archäologie

PhD title: Untersuchungen zur Herkunft bronzezeitlicher Goldobjekte mittels mobiler Laserablation und Massenspektrometrie

In the course of my doctoral studies, I apply the innovative portable laser ablation technique (pLA) in combination with inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) for the scientific study and material characterization of Aegean Bronze Age gold objects, inter alia from Mycenae and Troy.
My further research interests cover a wide range between archaeometry, physics, and ancient history:

  • Atomic physics
  • X-ray fluorescence
  • Latin epigraphy, especially Roman imperial titulature and chronology
  • Ancient numismatics
  • History of the city of Rome

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Aalya Rekhi, M.A.

Aalya Rekhi, M.A.
PhD student
Institut für Ur-und Frühgeschichte und Archäologie des Mittelalters
Institut für Naturwissenschaftliche Archäologie

PhD title: “Technological Transfer in the Central Mediterranean: Ancient Lime Mortars and Plasters from Carthage, Pantelleria, and Solunto”

My research focuses on the archaeological and archaeometric analysis of ancient lime mortars used for historic construction during the Roman-Punic era. The study involves an interdisciplinary investigation on 3 culturally interconnected Punic sites - Carthage, Pantelleria and Solunto, to understand the mortar production and processing techniques, and the transfer of the technology in the Central Mediterranean.

Polarization Microscopy, X-Ray Powder Diffraction, X-Ray Fluorescence, Scanning Electron Microscopy, Raman Spectroscopy, Infrared Spectroscopy

CCA-BW
Lothar-Meyer-Bau
Erdgeschoss, Raum 112
Wilhelmsraße 56
72074 Tübingen

E-Mail: aalya.rekhi@uni-tübingen.de

Cassandra Savoldi, M.A.

Cassandra Savoldi, M.A.
Institut für Ur-und Frühgeschichte und Archäologie des Mittelalters
Institut für Naturwissenschaftliche Archäologie

CCA-BW
Lothar-Meyer-Bau
Erdgeschoss, Raum 112
Wilhelmsraße 56
72074 Tübingen

Baptiste Solard, M.Sc.

Baptiste Solard, M.Sc.
PhD student
Institut für Ur-und Frühgeschichte und Archäologie des Mittelalters
Institut für Naturwissenschaftliche Archäologie

PhD title: “Production Technology and Distribution of Opaque Pigmented Glasses from 7th Century Zürich”

My research interests are mostly centred on pigments, colourants, and decoration techniques of archaeological inorganic materials, such as ceramics or glass.

Ceramic coating, Pigments, Coloured glass, Raman spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, X­-ray fluorescence, Scanning electron microscopy, Ceramic petrography, Infrared spectroscopy

CCA-BW
Lothar-Meyer-Bau
Untergeschoss, Raum 010
Wilhelmstraße 56
72074 Tübingen

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Associated Scholars

NamePositionAffiliation
Julia Becher, M.A.PhD studentUniversity of York, UK
Côte d'Azur University, France
Dr. Christoph BertholdIndependent researcherGermany
Dr. Helen DawsonPostdoctoral research fellowUniversity of Tübingen, Germany
Dr. Marta Díaz-Zorita BonillaSenior research scientist

University of Granada, Spain

University of Tübingen, Germany

Dr. Guntram GassmannResearch scientistLandesamt für Denkmalpflege Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Prof. Dr. Maxime RageotProfessor for Biomolecular ArchaeologyUniversity of Bonn, Germany
Dr. Frerich SchönProject staff memberUniversity of Tübingen, Germany

Current Master's Students

NamePreliminary Thesis TitleSupervisors
Svenja BoschmannStable isotope insights into the subsistence of Bronze Age humans from Peştera Româneşti in RomaniaDorothée Drucker, Susanne Greiff
Giulia DeimicheiTracing pottery-making traditions at the Vinča–Tisza borderland: evidence from Gradište–IdjošSilvia Amicone, Susanne Greiff, Vanessa Forte
Thorben EulenbergIn-depht analysis of Starčevo pottery from the site Movila lui DeciovSilvia Amicone, Susanne Greiff
Vanessa MaldonaoTechnological study of Bronce Age pottery from the site of Siete Arroyos, SpainSilvia Amicone, Marta Díaz-Zorita Bonilla, Susanne Greiff
Simone PiovesanEarly Celtic glass artefacts from the west Nördlinger Ries. Scientific analyses on the origin, production, and distribution of glass around the princely seat on the IpfSusanne Greiff, Silvia Amicone, Rüdiger Krause
Iresha Sandamali Siriwardana PathiranageMineralogical and geochemical characterisation of silica-rich rocks from the Black Forest Carnelian Horizon (south Germany): implications for identifying carnelian and jasper in archaeological contextsSusanne Greiff, N.N.
June VersluisReconstructing adhesive production methods from the South African Stone AgePatrick Schmidt, Susanne Greiff
Timon ZirlewagenDietary responses to environmental and cultural changes: compound-specific isotope evidence from Epipaleolithic L'Aven des Iboussières (France)Dorothée Drucker, Susanne Greiff

Alumni

Researchers

NameFrom – toPrevious position
Dr. Christoph Berthold2016 – 2026Akademischer Oberrat
Head of the CCA-BW
Dr. Dobereiner Chala-Aldana2021 – 2025

Postdoctoral research fellow

Assistant Lecturer

Dr. Marta Díaz-Zorita Bonilla2015 – 2025Postdoctoral research fellow
Dr. Javier Escudero-Carrillo2022 – 2025Postdoctoral research fellow
Senior Prof. Dr. Klaus Georg Nickel2016 – 2026

Senior Professor

Head of the CCA-BW

Dr. Maxime Rageot2015 – 2024

Postdoctoral research fellow

Assistant Lecturer

Completed Doctoral Dissertation

DateNameThesis titleSupervisors
Feb. 2024Dr. Barbara HuberGlobalizing scents: Investigating the trade and use of aromatic plants in the past using biomolecular approachesSusanne Greiff, Patrick Roberts
Dec. 2025Dr. Sinem HacıosmanoğluCeramic Production during Cultural Dynamics in Eastern Cilicia (15th–8th c. BCE): An Archaeometric Investigation of Continuity, Locality, and Interaction at Sirkeli HöyükSusanne Greiff, Mirko Novák
Feb. 2026Dr. Mauricio Marciales DazaStable Isotope Approaches to Subsistence and Mobility Dynamics in Menorcan PrehistoryMarta Díaz-Zorita Bonilla, Susanne Greiff

Completed Master’s Dissertation

DateNameThesis titleSupervisors
Oct. 2025Nathanael DrüekeIsotopic spacing between bone and dentine collagen in late Pleistocene mammoths (Mammuthus primigenius) from central Europe: a systematic quantificationDorothée Drucker, Susane Greiff
Oct. 2025Daniela LenzMapping Menorca (Balearic Islands): developing a regional bioavailable strontium 87Sr/86Sr isoscape for mobility studies using environmental proxiesMarta Díaz-Zorita Bonilla, Susanne Greiff, Dobereiner Chala-Aldana
Oct. 2025Lara McCarryLand of culchies and cattle: tracing cattle mobility in Iron Age Ireland using multi-isotope (δ18O, δ34S, 87Sr/86Sr) analysisMarta Díaz-Zorita Bonilla, Susanne Greiff
Oct. 2025Jiashu XuAcross empires: pottery production at Assur from the Neo-Assyrian to the Parthian periods (911 BCE–224 CE)Silvia Amicone, Susanne Greiff, Michaela Schauer
Apr. 2025Efraim-Athanasios AndreadakisCompositional analysis of early Iron Age pottery from Etruria: archaeological challenges and emerging perspectives (9th–8th centuries BCE)Silvia Amicone, Susanne Greiff
Apr. 2025Maria DiakatouTechnological innovation in ceramic production during the early Orientalising Period: insights from Etruria (8th–7th cent. BCE)Silvia Amicone, Susanne Greiff
Apr. 2025Maharishi KallaOrganic residue analysis of early Bronze Age pottery from Tell Koubba IIMaxime Rageot, Susanne Greiff
Apr. 2025Jacquline PattersonGraphite-painted pottery within the cultural dynamics of Neolithic and Chalcolithic RomaniaSilvia Amicone, Susanne Greiff
Apr. 2025Kathleen SchauppBroken memories – Glass composition and technology as a reflection of craftsman’s knowledge in the 16th century glass workshop Scharfenstein-Süd, Münster valley, Black ForestSusanne Greiff, Silvia Amicone, Bertram Jenisch
Apr. 2025Konstantin VoigtMethodological comparison of LA-ICP-MS / XRF transferability of compositional data in archaeometric research using archaeological ceramicsSusanne Greiff, Gubaz Mustafa Kibaroğlu
Oct. 2024Tamara MichaelisReconstructing animal mobility. Oxygen and carbon isotope analyses applied to animal remains from the site of Mesa Redonda (Seville, Spain)Marta Díaz-Zorita Bonilla, Susanne Greiff
Apr. 2024Nina FinkelOn the crossroads: an investigation of the isotopic and chemical composition of copper and bronze finds from Troy and Beşik-TepeErnst Pernicka, Susanne Greiff
Apr. 2024Jeremy PerezInvestigations of Celtic consumption patterns and funerary ritual practices: organic residue analysis of ceramic vessels from the site of Dürrnberg, AustriaMaxime Rageot, Susanne Greiff
Oct. 2023Pablo González-FernándezThe Bronze Age human remains from Cape Trafalgar (Cádiz, Spain). Paleodiet, paleomobility, and activity reconstructionMarta Díaz-Zorita Bonilla, Fotios Alexandros Karakostis, Katerina Harvati
Oct. 2023Gökçe ÖztürkTracing animal herding patterns of central Anatolian Neolithic populations with carbon and nitrogen isotope analysisMarta Díaz-Zorita Bonilla, Susanne Greiff
Oct. 2023Theoni PanagiotopoulouMagdalenian environments and ecosystems: the case of Gnirshöhle, in Hegau JuraChris Baumann, Susanne Greiff
Oct. 2023Ilgın Yaren DemirkesenMulti-isotopic investigation of social differentiation in prehistoric central IberiaMarta Díaz-Zorita Bonilla, Susanne Greiff
Oct. 2022Marcel FrenkenAlchemy in Mannheim? Mineralogical and chemical analysis of 17th and 18th century technical ceramics and lead glazed earthenwareRoland Schwab, Silvia Amicone, Susanne Greiff
Oct. 2022Eirini KoutouvakiPottery traditions during the emergence of the first states. Analysis of the late Chalcolithic 3-5 pottery assemblage from eastern Ḫabur area, Iraqi KurdistanSilvia Amicone, Susanne Greiff, Paola Sconzo
Oct. 2022Deepthi Pavitra RengasamyA technological study of Chalcolithic pottery from Poduri, RomaniaSilvia Amicone, Susanne Greiff
Apr. 2022Evelyn Ibanhez PilihMobility patterns of ancient Eurasian pastoralists informed by 87Sr/86Sr analysis and landscape-useMarta Díaz-Zorita Bonilla, Susanne Greiff