Curriculum Vitae

Nautical Archaeology Program
Anthropology Building, Room 128
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX 77843-4352
Tel. 979-458-2193


Education

2000 - present	Nautical Archaeology Program, Department of Anthropology, Texas A&M University, USA Ph.D. program, GPA 4.0: Admitted into candidacy (February 2006)

1994 - 2000	Mediterranean Archaeology, University of Amsterdam, Netherlands Master's degree: graduated with distinction (Cum Laude, equivalent to GPA 4.0)

1992 - 1993	Art History and Archaeology, University of Amsterdam, Netherlands Foundation course (equivalent to B.A, GPA 4.0)

Professional experience

2006 - present	Department of Maritime Archaeology, Western Australian Museum, Assistant Curator. Task: Maritime archaeologist in the department of maritime archaeology of the Western Australian Museum for the state of Western Australia.

2006 - present	Kyrenia Shipwreck, Cyprus, under the aegis of Susan Katzev and Laina Swiney. Task: Research and final publication of the metal fasteners of a third-century B.C. Greek merchant ship excavated near the town of Kyrenia on the northern coast of Cyprus.

2005	Nautical Archaeology Program, Department of Anthropology, Texas A&M University, USA, Teaching Assistant. Task: Teaching four classes on the use of Photoshop in archaeology. These classes are part of a graduate course (Computer Graphics in Archaeology, ANTH636).

2005	Archaeological Oceanographic Research Group, Department of Oceanography, Texas A&M University, USA, Research Associate. Task: Dissemination of archaeological information to the general public for the deep-water excavation of the Mardi Grass Shipwreck in the Gulf of Mexico.

2003	Nautical Archaeology Program, Texas A&M University, USA, Teaching Assistant. Task: Teaching Fall 2003 introductory undergraduate class 'Introduction in Nautical Archaeology' (ANTH216). Student rating of faculty was 4.82 on a scale of 5.0 (overall university mean is 4.30).

2003 - present	Batavia Hull Research Project, Western Australian Maritime Museum, Fremantle, Australia, under the aegis of Jeremy Green. Task: Research and publication of the archaeological hull remains of the Bataviashipwreck (1629).

2002 - present	Tektaş Burnu Shipwreck, Bodrum, Turkey, under the aegis of Prof. George F. Bass and Deborah Carlson, Institute of Nautical Archaeology, Texas A&M University, and the National Geographic Society. Task: Research and final publication of the archaeological hull remains of a fifth-century B.C. Greek merchant ship on the western coast of Turkey.

2002 - present	Anthropology Department, Texas A&M University, USA, Guest Lectures. Task: Guest lectures delivered to ‘People and Cultures of the World’ (ANTH205), ‘Nautical Archaeology’ (ANTH611), ‘Reconstruction of the Wooden Ship’ (ANTH615), and ‘Introduction in Nautical Archaeology’ (ANTH316).

2000 - 2006	Nautical Archaeology Program, Texas A&M University, USA, Research Assistant, Dr. Cemal Pulak, nine months a year part-time. Task: Project/research assistant of the Uluburun Shipwreck Project, a Late Bronze Age shipwreck found on the south-western coast of Turkey.

1998 - 2000	Department of Scientific Computerized Applications, Faculty of Humanities, University of Amsterdam, Netherlands, Project Manager, permanent part-time position. Task: Development of computer applications for educational purposes or to aid scientific research.

1998 - 1999	Department of Scientific Computerized Applications, Faculty of Humanities, University of Amsterdam, Netherlands, Teaching Assistant, nine months a year part-time. Task: Teaching students History and Italian Linguistics computer applications as Windows, Word, Email, and Internet, and the use of computers applications for scientific research in their field.

1998 - 2000	Department of Mediterranean Archaeology, University of Amsterdam, Netherlands, Lecturer, graduate course 'Computer Applications in Archaeology,' part-time. Task: Teaching students about the problems and possibilities of computerized applications in archaeology (like databases, GIS- and mapping applications) used for scientific research and fieldwork. Annual requisite course.

Field experience

2002 - 2006	Kadirga Project, Naval Museum, Istanbul, Turkey, Assistant Director, in cooperation with Dr. Cemal Pulak, Institute of Nautical Archaeology, Texas A&M University. Task: Supervision of student assistants, project coordination, recording and making construction drawings of the only historic Ottoman Sultan's galley in existence, probably dating to the 17th century.

1999 - 2006	Uluburun Shipwreck, Bodrum, Turkey, Assistant Director, in cooperation with Dr. Cemal Pulak, Institute of Nautical Archaeology, Texas A&M University. Task: Supervision of student assistants, coordinating and assisting with research and final publication of the Uluburun shipwreck, a Late Bronze Age shipwreck (±1300 B.C.) found on the south-western coast of Turkey.

2001 - 2002	*Avondster* Shipwreck Project, Galle, Sri Lanka, Archaeological Consultant, conducted by Robert Parthesius and Karen Millar, Amsterdams Historisch Museum. Task: Research and assist-directing the excavation of the 17th century Dutch East Indiaman Avondster (1659).

2001	Tektaş Burnu Shipwreck Excavation, Turkey, conducted by Prof. George F. Bass, Institute of Nautical Archaeology, Texas A&M University, and the National Geographic Society. Task: Archaeologist on the excavation of a Classical Greek merchant ship on the western coast ofTurkey.

1997 - 2000	Geraki Project, Laconia, Greece, conducted by Prof. Joost Crouwel, University of Amsterdam. Task: Trench-assistant, geodetic survey assistant and supervisor of computerized applications (using AutoCAD and database application Paradox).

1996 and 1998	Ognina Shipwreck Survey/Excavation, Sicily, Italy, conducted by Dr. Hanz G. Martin, Deguwa (German Society for Underwater Archaeology). Task: Archaeologist, supervisor of diving schedule, artifact processing, artifact photography, and mapping, assistant by carrying out sonar measurements.

Awards

2006	Best Student Paper, ASHA/AIMA Annual Conference 2006, Darwin, Australia (Paper Title: From Batavia Onwards: New Light on Dutch Shipbuilding), 14-18 September 2006.
2005-2006	Marion C. Cook Fellowship, Nautical Archaeology Program, Texas A&M University
2005	Marine Archaeology Committee Scholarship, Marine Technological Society
2005	Cecelia Connelly Memorial Scholarship, Women Divers Hall of Fame
2005	AUF Liberal Arts Meritorious Graduate Student Tuition Fellowship, Texas A&M University
2004	Carolus Magnus Fonds, Prins Bernhard Cultuurfonds
2004	Research and Presentation Grant, Association of Former Students and the Office of Graduate Studies, Texas A&M University
2004	College Liberal Arts Dissertation Research Award, Texas A&M University
2004	Institute of Nautical Archaeology Scholarship, Texas A&M University
2004	Nautical Archaeology Program Research Grant, Texas A&M University
2004	Nautical Archaeology Program Travel Grant, Texas A&M University
2003	Studiefonds Ketel I
2003	Student Research Week Award, Texas A&M University
2003	Cushing/Glasscock Graduate Research Award, Texas A&M University
2003	Dutch Trireme Foundation,University of Amsterdam
2002	Nautical Archaeology Program Travel Grant, Texas A&M University
2001	Catharine vanTussenbroek Foundation, VVAO/IFUW
2001	Institute of Nautical Archaeology, Texas A&M University
2001	Dutch Trireme Foundation,University of Amsterdam
2000	Allard Pierson Foundation,University of Amsterdam
2000	Dr. Hendrik Muller's Vaderlandsch Foundation
2000	Fulbright Grant, NACEE
2000	Jo Kolk Foundation, VVAO/IFUW
2000	Stichting Fundatie Vrijvrouwe van Renswoude
2000	Talentenprogramma, Nuffic

Courses

2006	Advanced Resuscitation and Senior First Aid, St. John Ambulance, Australia
2004	Scanning Electron Microscopy, USA
2004	American Red Cross Adult CPR and First Aid, USA
2000	Pearl programming, Computrain, Utrecht, Netherlands
1998	Project management, University of Amsterdam, Netherlands
1998	Time-management, University of Amsterdam, Netherlands
1996	Nautical Archaeology Society Course I, Ebermannstadt, Germany

Publications

- (In press) ‘The Fifth-Century B.C. Shipwreck at Tektas Burnu, Turkey: Evidence for the Ship’s Hull from Nail Concretions.’ In Tropis IX: Proceedings of the 9th International Symposium on Ship Construction in Antiquity, Agia Napa 2005, edited by H. Tzalas. Athens: Hellenic Institute for the Preservation of Nautical Tradition.

- (with Cemal Pulak) ‘Das Institute for Nautical Archaeology in der Türkei.’ Skyllus, Jahrgang 2003/4, Heft 1-2 (2007): 129-40.

- ‘Nautische Archäologie an der Texas A&M University aus der Sicht einer Studentin.’ Skyllus, Jahrgang 2003/4, Heft 1-2 (2007): 16-20.

- ‘News & Notes: Center for Maritime Archaeology and Conservation Lecture Series.’ INA Quarterly 33.3 (2006): 27.

- ‘Just Released. Ships’ Fastenings: from Sewn Boat to Steamship by Michael McCarthy.’ INA Quarterly 33.3 (2006): 24-25.

- ‘Dutch Ministry of Finance Violates Agreement on Submerged Cultural Heritage.’ INA Quarterly 33.1 (2006): 15-16.

- ‘Capturing Curves and Timber with a Laser Scanner: Digital Imaging of Batavia.’ INA Quarterly 32.3 (2005): 3-6.

- ‘Doppelte Standards. Zweifache Beplankung im niederländischen Schiffsbau des späten 16. und frühen 17. Jahrhunderts.’ Skyllus, Jahrgang 2002, Heft 2 (2005): 111-121.

- ‘Das Nationale Schiffshistorische Zentrum der Niederlande; Batavia-Werft und NISA eröffnet.’ Skyllus, Jahrgang 1999, Heft 2 (2000): 154-158.

Lectures and Papers

2007	Batavia Lecture Series, New Maritime Museum. Title: Our Earliest Dutch Shipwrecks: Australia’s Cultural Heritage Sheds New Light on Dutch Shipbuilding Practices. Fremantle, 23 March 2007.
2007	Center for Maritime Archaeology and Conservation Lecture Series, Nautical Archaeology Program, Department of Anthropology, Texas A&M University. College Station, 19 January 2007.
2006	Archaeology Seminar Series, School of Social and Cultural Studies, University of Western Australian. Title: “The Uluburun Shipwreck: Exploring the Late Bronze Age Mediterranean from Beneath the Sea.” Perth, 26 October 2006.
2006	AIMA/ASHA Annual Conference. Joint Archaeological Conference: Australasian Institute for Maritime Archaeology (AIMA) and Australasian Society for Historical Archaeology (ASHA). Land, Sea and Air - Australian Archaeology from Past to Present 1606-2006. Darwin, 14-18 September 2006.
2006	National Archaeology Week Seminar, School of Social and Cultural Studies, University of Western Australian. Title: “The Archaeological Remains of Dutch Indiamen in the Early 17th Century.” Perth, 25 May 2006.
2005	Tropis 2005. 9th International Symposium on Ship Construction in Antiquity, Agia Napa, Cyprus, 25-30 August 2005.
2005	In Poseidons Reich X. 10th Conference for Underwater Archaeology, German Society for Underwater Archaeology (DEGUWA), Berlin, Institut für Ur-und Frühgeschichte(Humboldt-Universität), Germany, 26-27 March 2005.
2004	In Poseidons Reich IX. 9th Conference for Underwater Archaeology, German Society for Underwater Archaeology (DEGUWA), Bremerhaven, Germany, 20-21 March 2004.
2003	In Poseidons Reich VIII. 8th Conference for Underwater Archaeology, German Society for Underwater Archaeology (DEGUWA), Lelystad, Netherlands, 29-30 March 2003.
2002	Shipwreck Weekend. Institute of Nautical Archaeology, Texas A&M University, College Station, USA, 5 February 2002.
2002	International Underwater Archaeology Workshop. Institute of Nautical Archaeology, Bodrum, Turkey, 2-9 June 2002.

Other Activities

2006 - present	Member of the Institute of Nautical Archaeology, Texas A&M University (INA).
2006 - present	Committee Member, Maritime Archaeology Association of Western Australia (MAAWA).
2006 - present	Course Coordinator Western Australia, Australasian Institute for Maritime Archaeology/Nautical Archaeology Society Courses, Australia.
2006 - present	Member of the Australasian Institute for Maritime Archaeology (AIMA).
2006 - present	Aggie AllY, Support Group for Gay, Lesbian, Bi-sexual and Transgender Aggies, Texas A&M University.
2003 - 2005	Vice-president External Relations, Fulbright Association, Texas A&M University.
2000 - present	Member of the 'Nederlandse Vereniging Voor Vrouwen Met Hogere Opleiding' (Member Organization of the International Foundation for University Women).
1995 - present	Member of the 'Deutsche Gesellschaft zur Förderung der Unterwasserarchäologie' (DEGUWA), Germany.
1995 - 1997	Student representative, Department of Mediterranean Archaeology, University of Amsterdam.

Other Skills

Computer	ArcView, MaxSurf, RapidForm, PhotoModeler, AutoCAD, Mechanical Desktop, MapInfo, Rhinoceros, 3D Studio Max, Windows, WordPerfect, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Filemaker Pro Professional, Macromedia Dreamweaver, Web V4.2, SiteSurveyor.
Languages	Dutch, German, English, French and Italian.

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