Mimaansa (Mansa) Ghildiyal

My research interests are geared towards interactions between people and plants, particularly in the context of diet, foodways, land-use and health. By assessing medicinal plant diversity among existing archaeobotanical samples, investigating local culinary traditions, and exploring the potential connection with Ayurvedic knowledge, I hope to seek a holistic understanding of past diet and well-being. Employing a multidisciplinary approach, including ethnobotanical research and macro-botanical investigation, my project aims to bridge gaps in current archaeobotanical knowledge.Prior to joining Stanford, I received my BSc in Archaeology from University College London and my MPhil in Archaeological Science from the University of Cambridge.