My research interests encompass the entire spectrum of Pre- and Protohistory. A central focus of my work is the interaction between humans and the environment. In this context, the enigmatic Ice Age animal, the mammoth, plays a particularly significant role. How were these animals perceived and hunted by Ice Age humans, and how were mammoth-derived materials used and further processed by people? I am especially interested in reconstructing everyday life during the Ice Age. This includes the manufacture and use of tools made from raw materials such as mammoth ivory, bone, and antler. Experimental archaeology is an essential approach in this work, as experiments often provide the only insights into how Stone Age tools were used. In addition, I am deeply engaged in the production, interpretation, and significance of ornaments made from various materials, as well as in Ice Age art. Human representations, such as female figurines, constitute another major focus of my research. I also greatly enjoy conceptualizing and implementing exhibition projects on topics related to Ice Age archaeology and am actively involved in this area. Furthermore, I am passionate about archaeological excavations and field excursions with students.