Kerry Sayle

RESEARCH INTERESTS

I am an isotope chemist specialising in the analysis archaeological bone collagen and tooth dentine.

• My main research interests include using nitrogen (δ¹⁵N), carbon (δ¹³C), and sulfur (δ³⁴S) stable isotope analysis to investigate diet, mobility, and social status within pre-historic societies.

• I also exploit the use of sulfur isotope analysis (δ³⁴S) in conjunction with radiocarbon (¹⁴C) dating to better understand marine and freshwater reservoir effects.

• I collaborate with archaeologists to produce more robust and precise Bayesian chronologies for archaeological sites.

Collaborative research projects are strongly encouraged. PhD project proposals and visitors interested in training at the facility are warmly welcomed.