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Dr Sarah Stark
Associate Lecturer (Teaching) in Bioarchaeology and Forensic Archaeology
Institute of Archaeology Gordon Square
Institute of Archaeology
- Joined UCL
- 1st Sep 2020
Research summary
My research interests explore
human morphological adaptations and the mechanisms which drive phenotype
variation throughout the life course in evolutionary and archaeological
contexts. Currently, I am investigating the process of long bone growth and
development and cranial morphology. In particular, how environmental impacts shape human adaptation and
biomechanics. Additionally, my research focuses on health and disease processes
on past population dynamics and investigating these relationships through survival
probabilities. I am also interested in digitization techniques for collection
preservation, teaching, research and heritage sectors.
Teaching summary
Associate Lecturer for courses in MSc Bioarchaeological and Forensic Anthropology
Biography
Recent Professional History
2020 (Sept) -: Associate Lecturer in Bioarchaeology and Forensic Anthropology, UCL Institute of Archaeology
2020 (Jan-Aug): Sessional Lecturer in Bioarchaeology, University of Southampton
2019 (June-Dec): Contract Osteologist, Canterbury Archaeological Trust
2018-19: Data Analyst, HERA (Humanities in the European Research Area), UK
2018 (Jan-Aug): Research Fellow, Amara West Research Project, British Museum, Canterbury Christ Church, and University of Southampton
I am currently working in collaboration with the following research group:
- Southampton Monument and Vault Initiative Project (SMVI) in collaboration with Dr Simon Mays of Historic England and SMVI. This work focuses on photographing and 3D modelling human remains to monitor conservation and preservation.