Student profiles

Cameron graduated from Acadia University in 2025 with an Honours bachelor's degree in Classics and Biology. She is interested in biological anthropology, particularly bioarcheology, osteology, funerary contexts, and biocultural approaches. Cameron has been on two digs and one archaeological survey. She is currently pursuing an MA in Anthropology under the supervision of Dr. Robert Stark.  

Matheus completed his undergraduate degree in Anthropology and History at Wilfrid Laurier University and is now pursuing an MA under the supervision of Dr. Lo. His research in socio-cultural anthropology focuses on religious studies, traditions and customs, syncretism, and the dynamics of religious communities. 

Hannah received her Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from the University of Waterloo. She is now pursuing her masters under the supervision of Dr. Jennifer Liu. Her research interests include death and dying, the deathcare industry, identity, and care.

Oshadi received a Bachelor of Arts (Honours Specialization in Anthropology, with Distinction) in 2025 from the Univeristy of Western Ontario. She is pursuing her MA under the supervision of Dr. Adrienne Lo, examining discourses on immigration and xenophobia in Canadian contexts. Her research interests are sociocultural, including language, culture, and the intersections of law and society, with a broader commitment to understanding how anthropological insights can inform policy and public life.   

Aicha received her bachelor’s degree in Anthropology and Sociology from the University of Malaya in Malaysia. Her research interests include migration, identity, and the dynamics of border communities. She is particularly focused on how geopolitical and social forces shape subjectivities, identities and lived experiences.

Zheng completed his BSc in Anthropology at University College London and an MPhil in Digital Humanities at the University of Cambridge. He is now pursuing an MA under the supervision of Dr. Lo. His research focuses on online language and subculture in China.  

Jessica completed her undergraduate degree in 2022 at the University of Alberta in Anthropology with a minor in Biological Sciences. Her research interests include chemical analysis of bone, dental anthropology, and bioarchaeology. She is pursuing her MA under the supervision of Dr. Alexis Dolphin.

Abbiraa received her bachelor's degree in Anthropology from the University of Waterloo.  She is now pursuing her MA degree under the supervision of Dr. Robert Stark. Her research interests include forensic anthropology, osteology, paleopathology, and bioarcheology.  

Olivia graduated from the University of Waterloo with a bachelor’s in Anthropology and a minor in Geography and Environmental Management. She is currently pursuing her MA under the supervision of Dr. Watts and is exploring the potential application of artificial intelligence in the field of archaeology. 

Shirin completed a bachelor’s degree in Evolutionary Anthropology and Studio Art at the University of Toronto. She is now pursuing graduate research under the supervision of Dr. Liu, with interests in sociocultural, medical, and paleoanthropology.  

Laurence graduated from the University of New Brunswick in 2025 with a bachelor’s degree in Anthropology. She is interested in bioarcheology and dental anthropology to learn about past populations. Laurence is currently pursuing her MA degree under the supervision of Dr. Alexis Dolphin. 

Rosie received her bachelor's degree in Geography and Environmental Management with a minor in Anthropology from the University of Waterloo. She is currently studying under Dr. Alexis Dolphin. Her academic interests include bioarchaeology and GIS. She has done fieldwork including excavating and surveying in Jordan and the east coast of Canada.

Cassie completed her undergraduate degree in Criminology at Saint Mary’s University, with minors in French and Anthropology. Before attending the University of Waterloo to study under the supervision of Dr. Alexis Dolphin, she worked as a fingerprint technician. Her research interests lie in paleopathology, skeletal estimation methods, and bioarcheology. 

Carita completed her BSc in Honours Science at the University of Waterloo with minors in Biology and Anthropology. She is continuing her education in Public Issues Anthropology under Prof. Robert Stark. Her research interests include exploring the relationships between trauma, stress, and pathology, and their manifestations on bone.

Will received his bachelor’s degree in Anthropology with a minor in Classical Studies from the University of Waterloo. He is now studying with Dr. Alexis Dolphin. His research interests include paleopathology and bioarcheology.