Research Interests

I am open to PhD applications in the fields of: Southeast Asian prehistory, Palaeolithic archaeology, Early human adaptation and dispersal, Zooarchaeology, Palaeoecology, Conservation and prehistory, World Heritage, and Ecological refugia.

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Current Research Opportunities

• Micro-climate modelling on the southern margin of the Red River Delta, Vietnam

Public outreach & key achievements

• I have facilitated (including raising of funds) a reintroduction programme in Vietnam for the critically endangered Delacour’s langur within the Tràng An World Heritage site.
• I am presently coordinating the establishment of a major cultural exhibition space in Tràng An.

Research students

Benjamin Utting (PhD) – University of Cambridge

Ioanna Bachtsevanidou Strantzali (MPhil) – Queen’s University Belfast

Alumni: Where are they now

Two of my recent UG dissertation students have gone on to secure PhD scholarships in the UK and Australia; another immediately achieved a place to study for her MPhil at the University of Cambridge.

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• Faculty of Engineering and Physical Science 
• School of Natural and Built Environment
• https://sundasia.com/
• https://qub.academia.edu/RyanRabett