Dr. Alistair Pike

Biography

Alistair W. Pike is a Senior Fellow at the Topoi research group, where he engages in academic inquiry into the realms of ancient civilizations, particularly focusing on mobility, paleodiet, and prehistoric Western Eurasia. His work often explores the intersection of population dynamics, stable isotopes, and genetics, providing new insights into ancient human migrations. He has actively participated in conferences, presenting talks that shed light on how stable isotopes can answer longstanding questions in population genetics. His research has contributed significantly to understanding burial practices in Eastern Hungary and the broader implications for prehistory and early history studies. Pike's significant publications include contributions to pivotal works on prehistory, emphasizing the analytic methods incorporating stable isotopes and genetics, thus advancing the methodological framework within archaeological research. He has also served as an additional supervisor in doctoral explorations at Topoi, fostering a rich academic environment for emerging scholars in the field.

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