Dr. Tim Denham

Biography

Tim Denham is a dedicated researcher in Archaeological Science at the Australian National University, where he has been an influential figure since 1997. Initially trained as a geographer, he completed his BA (Hons) at Cambridge University and his MS at Penn State University before embarking on a career in archaeology. His PhD research, focused on the emergence of agriculture in the Kuk Swamp of highlands New Guinea, set the groundwork for a rich career exploring plant domestication and agricultural practices across various geographic areas. Denham has held several academic positions and has contributed significantly to the College of Arts and Social Sciences, including his role as Associate Dean (HDR) from 2015 to 2016. His research interests encompass the domestication of vegetatively reproduced plants, notably bananas, and the socio-environmental implications of early agriculture. He has also pioneered applications of microCT imaging in archaeobotany. Renowned for his contributions to geoarchaeology, Denham leads the Geoarchaeology Research Group at ANU, emphasizing human-environment interactions and environmental changes through history. His extensive publication record includes influential works on the plant domestication process and archaeological science.

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