Douglas H. Ubelaker

About the Author

Douglas H. Ubelaker is a distinguished forensic anthropologist renowned for his extensive contributions to the fields of anthropology and archaeology, particularly in the application of skeletal analysis to legal and historical investigations. With decades of experience at the Smithsonian Institution, where he serves as curator of physical anthropology, Ubelaker has collaborated on high-profile cases, including the identification of remains from historical events and criminal inquiries. His scholarly work bridges academic research and practical forensics, emphasizing meticulous methodologies for excavating and interpreting human remains. Author of the acclaimed Handbook of Forensic Anthropology and Archaeology (WAC Research Handbooks in Archaeology) (Volume 2), Ubelaker continues to educate and advance the discipline through his publications, lectures, and mentorship of emerging scientists dedicated to unraveling the stories hidden in bones.