Overview
Andrew Welser is a fourth-year PhD candidate in the Department of Classical Studies. His research focuses on peasants, agriculture, and trade in Roman Iberia. His dissertation examines the origins of export-oriented olive oil production in southern Iberia and the effects of this industry on social structures in Hispania Baetica.
Andrew has participated in archaeological excavations in Italy, Portugal, and Cyprus. He is an enthusiastic user of GIS and linked databases in both field archaeology and research. Andrew holds an MLitt in Classics from the University of St Andrews (Scotland).