My name is Ivan De Ryck. I am a PhD student at the chemistry department of
the University of Antwerp (Belgium). My promoter is Dr. A. Adriaens. The aim
of my doctoral thesis is to study metals (especially bronze, copper,
copper-arsenic) and related artefacts (crucible sherds, metal slag) from a
compositional and microstructural point of view in order to obtain
information on the use of metals (metal technology) during the 4th to 3rd
millennium B.C. in Syria or even a broader area (the Near East).
At the moment I am studying the metals that have been excavated at Tell
Beydar (located at the Habur triangle approximately 35 km to the North of
the modern city Hassake). This study is in cooperation with prof. Dr. K. Van
Lerberghe from the K.U. Leuven (Department of Eastern Studies). To expand my
investigation I would be interested in the analysis of metallurgical objects
from other excavations in the Near East. Therefore I would like to
collaborate with archaeologists and researchers working in this region. By
collaboration I mean such endeavors as providing samples, exchanging data,
or giving advice. Of course this also means a full input on my part
(exchange of data, articles, publications etc.). I would appreciate it
highly if you would consider this proposal and share with me me your
opinion.
Many thanks in advance. I look forward to hearing from you,
Ivan
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Ivan De Ryck
University of Antwerp
Department of Chemistry
Micro and Trace Analysis Centre, MiTAC
Universiteitsplein 1
B-2610 Wilrijk, Belgium
Tel.: +32-3-820.23.63
Fax: +32-3-820.23.76
e-mail: [log in to unmask]
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