Andrzej Aleksander RomaniukUniversity of Edinburgh | UoE · Edinburgh Parallel Computing Centre
Andrzej Aleksander Romaniuk
Doctor of Philosophy (archaeology)
Managing a software teaching project. Looking for opportunities to continue my research archaeological rodents.
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Introduction
Deeply interested in commensalism, statistics, taphonomy, evolution, programming and micromammals. Recently completed a postdoctoral fellowship related to fist upper molar geometric morphometrics (mice), using both archaeological and modern specimen. Currently employed to coordinate the delivery and ensure quality of digital workshops. Looking for postdoc positions/funding opportunities.
Additional affiliations
May 2020 - October 2021
Position
- Research/Teaching Assistant
Description
- Short-term contract or contractless [i.e. internal] work, assistance with research as well as teaching. Most time spent on: 1)Assistance with the preliminary research and curatorial work on squirrel skeletal remains stored at the National Museums of Scotland 2)Helping with data carpentry workshops 3)Writing coding tutorials 4)Literature review (Brucellosis, Leprosy as a possible zoonosis)
Education
September 2017 - February 2022
September 2014 - November 2015
October 2011 - October 2013
Publications
Publications (11)
Archaeological material adds a temporal dimension to evolutionary studies that is valuable for elucidating long-term population stability and evolutionary shifts for species closely associated with humans. Here, a two-dimensional geometric morphometrics approach on first upper molars was applied to modern and archaeological samples to assess the ev...
Micromammals, like rodents and shrews, adapt rapidly to take advantage of new food sources, habitats and ecological niches, frequently thriving in anthropogenic environments. Their remains, often retrieved during archaeological investigations, can be a valuable source of information about the past environmental conditions as well as interspecies in...
Micromammals (e.g. rodents, shrews), characterised by their small size, short lifespan and high reproduction rate, are known for rapid adaptability to changing conditions, inhabiting all environments besides the most frigid. They form a variety of relationships with other animals as well as humans, from being prey up to mutualism, commensalism and...
Coprolites (fossilized faeces) can provide valuable insights into species' diet and related habits. In archaeozoological contexts, they are a potential source of information on human-animal interactions as well as human and animal subsistence. However, despite a broad discussion on coprolites in archaeology, such finds are rarely subject to detaile...
Rodents have important effects on contemporary human societies, sometimes providing a source of food but more often as agricultural pests, or as vectors and reservoirs of disease. Skeletal remains of rodents are commonly found in archaeological assemblages from around the world, highlighting their potential importance to ancient human populations....
Table S2. Measurements of skeletal elements. Table S3. Relative frequencies of skeletal elements. Table S4. Fragmentation of remains
Rodents have important effects on contemporary human societies, sometimes providing a source of food but more often as agricultural pests, or as vectors and reservoirs of disease. Skeletal remains of rodents are commonly found in archaeological assemblages from around the world, highlighting their potential importance to ancient human populations....
Rodents have important effects on contemporary human societies, sometimes providing a source of food but more often as agricultural pests, or as vectors and reservoirs of disease. Skeletal remains of rodents are commonly found in archaeological assemblages from around the world, highlighting their potential importance to ancient human populations....
Rodents have important effects on contemporary human societies, sometimes providing a source of food but more often as agricultural pests, or as vectors and reservoirs of disease. Skeletal remains of rodents are commonly found in archaeological assemblages from around the world, highlighting their potential importance to ancient human populations....
Rodents have important effects on contemporary human societies, sometimes providing a source of food but more often as agricultural pests, or as vectors and reservoirs of disease. Skeletal remains of rodents are commonly found in archaeological assemblages from around the world, highlighting their potential importance to ancient human populations....
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Question (1)
Dear All,
I am currently looking for any papers on rodent or other micro-mammal bones identification, especially those not published in English. I would be eternally grateful for any help.
Best Wishes,
Andrzej Romaniuk