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Date: Wednesday, 28th May 2025
Time: 7.15 pm
Topic: Digging Data: Computational Approaches in Archaeology Using R and Python
Guest Speaker: Bhavna Ahlawat
Abstract
The
talk explores how computational methods are crucial in archaeological
research. Complex datasets can be analysed with ease with the help of
automating workflows and visualizing spatial patterns. The talk will
draw case studies from bioarchaeology, paleoproteomics, and ancient DNA,
this session will showcase how even small fragments of data can yield
powerful insights when paired with the right methods. Further, the
session will discuss the negative impact of computational tools if
handled with negligence.
About the Speaker
Dr.
Bhavna Ahlawat is a postdoctoral researcher at the Indian Institute of
Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN), where her current work focuses on
paleoproteomics, particularly the application of Zooarchaeology by Mass
Spectrometry (ZooMS) to faunal remains from archaeological sites across
India. Her foundation in molecular biology and training in
bioinformatics, brings an interdisciplinary perspective to the study of
ancient biomolecules. She uses computational tools to extract meaningful
patterns from fragmentary and complex datasets.
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