Dr. Ronika Power

Biography

Ronika K. Power is a Professor of Bioarchaeology in the Department of History and Archaeology at Macquarie University and the Director of the Centre for Ancient Cultural Heritage and Environment (CACHE). She is an elected Fellow of the Academia Europaea and the Royal Society of New South Wales, and a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London. Her research focuses on biocultural archaeological approaches that integrate scientific analyses of human remains with archaeological and historical context to provide insights into past populations' demography, health, and lifestyle. Power has held several prestigious positions, including European Research Council Research Fellow at the University of Cambridge, where she investigated ancient human remains. Her academic qualifications include a BA in Ancient History, an MSc in Human Osteology and Palaeopathology, and a PhD in Egyptology. Her research interests encompass a range of themes within biological anthropology and archaeology, addressing topics such as human osteology, mortuary behavior, and the socio-cultural dimensions of burial practices. Prof. Power has received numerous awards for her teaching excellence and continues to contribute to public education through various initiatives, including exhibitions at major museums.

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