Mrs. María del Mar Castro García | Archaeology | Best Researcher Award
Postdoctoral | Researcher University of Granada | Spain
👩🎓 Short Biography:
María del Mar Castro García is a distinguished Postdoctoral Researcher currently affiliated with the Universidad de Granada, where she holds a prestigious Ramón y Cajal position. Her academic journey has been marked by a profound dedication to exploring Ancient Water Management and Landscape Archaeology, particularly focusing on the region of Baetica within the Roman Empire.
Profile
📚 Education:
María’s academic path is highlighted by her joint PhD from Université Laval in Quebec, Canada, and Universidad de Cádiz in Spain, which she completed in 2016. Her doctoral research delved deeply into Roman water management systems, integrating perspectives from environmental history to understand the complex interactions between society and natural resources in ancient times.
👩💼 Experience:
With a rich tapestry of international research experiences, María has significantly contributed to the field of Archaeology. She embarked on a transformative Marie Curie Fellowship at the University of Siena, Italy, focusing on advanced survey techniques and remote sensing applications in archaeological landscapes. This period broadened her methodological expertise, particularly in utilizing GIS technology to explore historical landscapes.
During her academic journey, María also undertook pivotal research roles at the University of Cádiz and participated in collaborative projects across Europe and Canada. Her contributions encompassed diverse facets of archaeological fieldwork, from excavations to comprehensive landscape surveys aimed at unraveling the intricacies of ancient hydraulic infrastructure in Baetica.
🔍 Research Interest:
María’s research endeavors center on the interdisciplinary study of ancient water management and landscape archaeology. Her work is driven by a profound interest in understanding how ancient societies interacted with and managed water resources, particularly in regions like Baetica, known for its rich Roman heritage. Her expertise spans the analysis of wetlands, lakes, and marshes, employing innovative remote sensing techniques to reconstruct ancient environments and human interventions.
🏆 Award:
María’s scholarly contributions have been recognized with notable accolades, including the Premio Accessit for the best idea of Humanistic enterprise in the VI Atrevt! Competition by OTRI, Universidad de Cádiz, underscoring her innovative approach to bridging archaeological research with broader societal impacts.
📚 Publication:
- Castro, M.M.; Martín-Arroyo D. (forthcoming). Survey Techniques and Landscape Archaeology on the Banks of the Ancient Lacus Ligustinus (Southern Spain). Journal of Field Archaeology. (2023). Link. Cited by 15 articles.
- Castro, M.M. (2020). The LiguSTAR Project: Archaeological Survey Techniques as Applied to the Study of Roman Settlement on the Riverbanks of the Lacus Ligustinus (Southwest Spain). Theoretical Roman Archaeology Journal 3 (1), 1- 9. DOI: Link. Cited by 12 articles.
- Castro, M.M. (2019). La hidráulica romana en Hispania: un estado de la cuestión. Índice Histórico Español 132, 79-120. DOI: Link. Cited by 18 articles.
- Castro, M.M. (2020). La gestión del agua en la ciudad romana de Lacipo (Casares, Málaga). Spal 29.1, 189-212. DOI: Link. Cited by 10 articles.
- Castro, M.M. (2016). La gestión del agua en época romana. Percepción postclásica y construcción historiográfica. Cádiz: Universidad de Cádiz, Seminario Agustín de Horozco. ISBN: 9788494308451. Cited by 22 articles.