“My research background lies at the intersection of archaeology, evolutionary anthropology, and biomolecular science. I trained initially as an archaeologist at the University of Liverpool, specialising in archaeological science and early human evolution, which provided a strong foundation in archaeological practice, material analysis, and the ethical dimensions of working with human remains and cultural heritage.”
“I subsequently completed an MPhil in Biological Anthropology (Human Evolutionary Studies) at the University of Cambridge, where my focus shifted toward human evolutionary biology, population genetics, and ancient DNA.”
Lydia has recently completed her PhD in archaeogenomics at the University of Oslo, Norway, where she has specialised in aDNA and population genomics within a historical ecology framework.
Welcome to the Center for the Human Past, Lydia!
