Lisa Richelmi
PhD Fellowship in Archaeoentomology
UMR PACEA 5199
University of Bordeaux
Bât B2
Allée Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire CS 50023
33615 PESSAC Cedex
GPR Human Past - WP2 Action 1
lisa.richelmi%40u-bordeaux.fr
Research Interests
I study archaeoentomology, i.e. the remains of insects and other arthropods found in archaeological contexts. Their taxonomic identification and research on their biology provide paleoenvironmental and paleoethnographic data. Thus, I participate in the reconstitution of the lifestyles of past societies (e.g. funerary and agricultural practices), ancient environments, and the interactions between the two.
Within the framework of my participation in the GPR Human Past, I will more specifically contribute to the reconstruction of the local paleoenvironment and show the impact of anthropisation on local insect biodiversity. Particular attention will be paid to the Neolithic transition, which constitutes a turning point in the history of human societies. The development of agriculture and animal husbandry, the management of animals and food resources, the exploitation of salt, and the evolution of the local paleoenvironment due to human activities will be addressed.
Current Position
October 2022
PhD “Bugs beneath the sand: reconstruction of anthropic activities and paleoenvironments of the Aquitaine coastline via the archaeoentomological approach, from the Neolithic to Antiquity (L'Amélie, Soulac / mer,Gironde)
Education
2018-2020
Master’s degree in Bio-geosciences (specialisation Archaeothanatology)
2017-2018
Master’s degree in Social and cultural Anthropology - University of Bordeaux
2014-2017
Licence's degree in Law, Economics and Management (specialisation Political Science)
Professional Work Experience
Field Laboratory
April 2022 - May 2022
Archaeological Research Engineer - PACEA
Archaeological Research Engineer - Ausonius
March 2021 - November 2021
Archaeological Research Engineer - PACEA
July 2021
Archaeological Research Engineer - PACEA
Archaeological Research Engineer - CEA Grenoble
Jan 2020 - Sept 2020
Intern - PACEA
Archaeological Fieldwork Experience
- Dune du Pilat (October 2021), director : Florence Verdin (Ausonius)
- Plage de l’Amélie, Soulac-sur-Mer (March 2022)
Technical Skills
Use of various software (Microsoft Office tools, Photoshop, QGIS), excavations on a variety of terrains (various substrates, in the laboratory, on the foreshore), use of microscopy and image acquisition equipment. Taxonomic identification of arthropods (recent or archaeological), dissection and preparation for collection of actual specimens caught during field trips.