Biocultural Anthropologist
(Cross-cultural studies, Biological - Medical - Forensic Anthropology, Socio-Cultural & Burial Archaeology, Linguistics, History, History of Art, Training)
Contact email:
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I received my First
Degree (BA Hons, 1st) in History, Archaeology and History of Art from
the National & Kapodistrian University of Athens and I attended
MSc courses in Palaeopathology, Funerary Archaeology and Bone
Chemistry at the University of Bradford, UK. I have received several
international scholarships and was awarded my PhD in Biocultural and
Funerary Archaeology and Anthropology at the University of Durham,
UK. The title of my doctoral research is:
"An
Investigation of Extraordinary Human Body Disposals, with Special
Reference to Necrophobia: A Multi-Disciplinary Analysis with Case
Studies from Greece and Cross-Cultural Comparisons".
This project
investigates in depth and from a multi-disciplinary perspective the
phenomenon of deviant burials and anomalous disposal of the dead with
emphasis on necrophobia (fear of the dead; a term introduced by the
author for use in the disciplines of anthropology and archaeology).
The project provides a novel multidisciplinary approach to the study
of deviancy in the burial record. Such a study has not previously been conducted on such a large scale
against a detailed contextual background, and it is the first
comprehensive study on Greek unusual burials.
Being a dedicated
life-long learner, I have also completed training in various subjects
including Forensic Anthropology, Radiology, Cross-Cultural
Intelligence, Law, Linguistics, Teaching & Learning, Continuing
Medical Education, and Anthropology Statistics at various
institutions.
I have participated
in a plethora of anthropological and historical research projects in
Greece and the UK. I speak three languages very fluently and have a
good working knowledge of an additional two. I also have extensive
lab, field, research and teaching experience, as well as many
participations in seminars and conferences.
My research
interests include:
* Cross-cultural
research in Behavioural Sciences;
* Forensic
Anthropology & Archaeology;
* Forensic &
Social Psychology;
* Osteology &
Palaeopathology;
* Funerary / Burial
Archaeology;
* Medical
Anthropology;
* Environmental
Archaeology;
* Linguistics;
* Learning &
Training
