Assistant Teaching Professor

Office Location

Biology
Science Ctr of Academic Bldg 234N
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Degrees & Certifications

  • Ph.D. in Biological Anthropology, University of Sheffield
  • M.Sc. in Human Osteology & Funerary Archaeology, University of Sheffield
  • BA, Mount Holyoke College

Teaching Responsibilities

  • Anatomy and Physiology I
  • Anatomy and Physiology II

Awards & Fellowships

  • Fredrickson Family Innovation Lab Grant, Fairfield University CAS, November 2021
  • Learned Society Fund for International Conferences, University of Sheffield Learned Society, May 2019
  • Petrie Watson Exhibitions Award, University of Sheffield Faculty of Arts and Humanities, May 2018
  • Learned Society Fund for International Conferences, University of Sheffield Learned Society, April 2018
  • Doctoral Academy Scholarship, University of Sheffield Faculty of Arts and Humanities August 2016 

Research Interests

Dr. Poniros' research focuses on genetics, human osteology, and more specifically, investigating phenotypic diversity in archaeological populations and understanding the impact of perceived diversity on research in both forensic and archaeological contexts.

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