Gale Research Fellow in Ancient Glass and Material Culture, Macquarie University
Thomas J. Derrick is an archaeologist specializing in the Roman Imperial period, with a focus on glass, sensory archaeology and the material culture of perfumes, cosmetics and medicine. His work centers on the everyday lives of Roman people, emphasizing how they lived through analysis of overlooked objects and sensory experiences. He has excavated and studied Roman glass assemblages across Italy, Kosovo and Britain, with a particular interest in luxury, resource transformation and the infrastructure of ancient production.
