Dr George Green

My research and teaching interests centre on Roman urbanism, ancient numismatics, and the economic networks that exist in the classical world. My current research uses X-ray fluorescence, laser ablation mass spectrometry, and muonic X-ray emission spectroscopy to investigate the major and trace element composition of the gold coinages of Rome and its African and Asian neighbours. The broad aim is to build a better picture of the gold supply networks that existed in these various regions and how they interacted with each other.

I am the cultural heritage research fellow at the ISIS Neutron and Muon Source. Here I help develop muon and neutron techniques to better meet the needs of the archaeological and heritage community, as well as helping this community access the scientific capability at the facility.

Projects

Principal Investigator - Making a PLASCH: Portable Laser Ablation Sampler for Cultural Heritage 

Project Lead - The Golden Empire: Geological Expedition and Analysis Programme

Principal Investigator - Determining the flow of gold across ancient Asia, Africa and Europe