I am an archaeological scientist specialising in the study of glazed ceramics, pigments, and colourants, primarily from West Asia, but also from East and Southeast Asia and Europe. I hold a BSc in Materials and Mining Engineering from the University of Tehran, and an MSc and DPhil in Archaeological Science from the University of Oxford.

I employ a range of laboratory techniques, including scanning electron microscopy and micro X-ray diffraction, to analyse archaeological and art historical materials from museums, private collections, and excavations. My work also integrates historical manuscripts and ethnographic studies of traditional crafts to deepen our understanding of historical production techniques.

By examining archaeological and art historical materials in the laboratory, I aim to provide new lines of evidence for our understanding of history. My research takes a bottom-up approach to the history of science and technology, placing craftspeople—e.g. potters, miners, smiths, and glassmakers—their production processes, and material choices at the centre.

Currently, I am the Laboratory Director at the University of Western Ontario, Canada, where I continue my research on archaeological and art historical materials. I am also part of the Getty Mongol Connections project, which explores various aspects of history across the Mongol states, with my focus on the development of crafts and material culture during this period.

This website serves as a record of the materials I study from various sources, as well as an outline of past and ongoing projects and their resulting work.