As Senior Zooarchaeologist, I identify, record, analyse, and report on archaeological faunal assemblages. I joined MOLA in 1990 and have worked on assemblages ranging from the late Palaeolithic to the 20th century, at all levels including full post-assessment analysis and reports for publication. I have produced many hundred reports, as well as displays, public presentations, and lectures to audiences including local societies, professional, and academic groups. I am a Fellow of the Linnean Society (FLS).
Before joining MOLA, I worked as an environmental archaeologist at Passmore Edwards Museum, an animal bone analyst at the Ancient Monuments Laboratory, and was a Research Fellow at the University of Strathclyde. This experience, as well as my academic studies, means I have a comprehensive background in identification of animal bone from all vertebrate groups, including fish. I also specialise in identification of invertebrate groups such as foraminiferans, molluscs, and crustaceans (particularly cladocerans, ostracods and decapods).
I have been able to expand the capability of MOLA to study and report on a wide range of invertebrate and vertebrate groups, often working with heavily eroded and fragmented material. As a result, we can offer a wide range of identification and analysis capabilities and regularly collaborate with external agencies, including research students, university departments, and police forces as required.