Prof. Thomas Rose

Assistant Professor of Archaeometallurgy

Primary DLC

Department of Materials Science and Engineering


Areas of Interest and Expertise

Archeometallurgy
Geological Materials
Prehistoric Smelting (Copper, Iron)
Experimental Archaeology
Research Data Management and Data Infrastructures
Isotope Geochemistry

Research Summary

Professor Rose's research focuses on the development and application of new methods and concepts for the reconstruction of ancient metallurgy and its impact on past societies. He aims for a holistic approach with special emphasis on the combination of experimental and analytical techniques based on a sound understanding of the underlying physico-chemical processes. He is particularly passionate about exploring the potential of stable metal isotopes for archaeometallurgical research and the potential of reproducible research practices to increase the transparency and validity of research output.

Recent Work