PATRICK MCGOVERN

Senior Research Scientist and Adj. Associate Prof., Anthropology Museum Applied Science Center for Archaeology University of Pennsylvania Museum

Over the past two decades Patrick McGovern has pioneered the emerging field of Molecular Archaeology. In addition to being engaged in a wide range of other archaeological chemical studies, including radiocarbon dating, cesium magnetometer surveying, colorant analysis of ancient glasses and pottery technology, his endeavors of late have focused on the organic analysis of vessel contents and dyes, particularly Royal Purple, wine, and beer. He is the author of the recently published Ancient Wine: The Search for the Origins of Viniculture (Princeton University Press), 2003 and over 80 periodical articles. As an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Anthropology Dept. at Penn, he teaches courses on Molecular Archaeology and Archaeological Ceramics.