Camille Lacorne

I'm a doctoral fellow at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel, specializing in zooarchaeological and isotope analysis to uncover the ecological impact of early European colonization in Madeira, Portugal.

In 2023, I received a master’s in Biodiversity, Ecology, and Evolution with a specialization in bioarchaeology from the Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle (Paris, FR), where I focused on zooarchaeology and trained in key methodologies such as comparative anatomy, taphonomy, and multivariate statistics. Recognizing the importance of integrating cutting-edge analytical techniques, I expanded my expertise beyond traditional methods. After my master’s, I dedicated a year to training in zooarchaeology and palaeoproteomics, gaining hands-on experience in ancient collagen extraction, sequencing, and advanced analytical techniques. Through fieldwork in France, Sicily, Cyprus, and Portugal, I developed a deep understanding of island and coastal environments and the adaptive strategies of past human populations. This interdisciplinary background ultimately led me to join the Archaeology, Environmental Changes & Geo-Chemistry (AMGC) Research Group at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel in February 2025.

My current research lies at the intersection of socio-cultural studies and environmental impact analysis, focusing on the early colonization of Madeira. This research, reinforcing my passion for studying long-term ecological impacts, resonates deeply with contemporary concerns about biodiversity loss, driving my commitment to exploring the past to inform present and future conservation efforts.

Promotors: Prof. Dr. Christophe Snoeck, Dr. Ben Gruwier, Prof. Dr. Bart Lambert

Education 

- Master's degree in Biodiversity, Ecology, Evolution: Quaternary, Prehistory, Bioarchaeology, Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle (FR), 2023.

- Bachelor's degree in Geography and Environmental Sciences, Sorbonne Université (FR), 2021.

Key Research Interests

- Zooarchaeology

- Isotope analysis

- Human-Environment Interaction

Main Publication

Lacorne, C., Lunniss, R. and Béarez, P. (2024). Massive offerings of marine fish at Salango, coastal Ecuador, during the Middle Guangala phase (AD 300–600), The Journal of Island and Coastal Archaeology. 1-25. 10.1080/15564894.2024.2397780.