Welcoming New Fellows

We would like to welcome the following individuals, who joined the Fellowship in 2023. Each Fellow brings a wealth of expertise, contributing to the vibrant academic environment at the College.

Amy Bogaard,
Chair of European Archaeology

Professor Amy Bogaard specialises in European Archaeology, with a focus on early farming in Europe and Western Asia. Her research extends to the agroecology of early cities, exploring the implications of agricultural practices on wealth inequality and resilience. As the head of the Archaeobotany Laboratory group in the School of Archaeology, Bogaard employs diverse methods, including functional plant ecology and isotopic analysis, to gain insights into past farming systems. Elected a Fellow of the British Academy in 2021, she continues to make significant contributions to our understanding of ancient agricultural landscapes.

Andrew Daley,
Tutorial Fellow in Physics

Professor Andrew Daley is a leading expert in Quantum Physics. His research spans quantum optics and many-body physics, with a focus on real-world applications of quantum technologies. Daley has played a pivotal role in the EU Quantum Technologies Flagship project and received recognition as a Fellow of the American Physical Society in 2021. His work bridges fundamental phenomena, and paves the way for advancements in quantum computing and simulation.

Conrad Steel,
Robin Geffen Career Development Fellow in English

Dr Conrad Steel, a literary critic, delves into modern and contemporary writing from Britain, America, and France. His upcoming book, The Poetics of Scale: From Apollinaire to Big Data, explores how poetic form reflects complex systems in the 20th century. Engaged in various projects, including a cultural history of private poetry writing, and collaborations on literature and therapy, Steel brings a dynamic perspective to the study of English literature at Keble.

Ellen Paterson,
CMRS Career Development Fellow in Early Modern History

Dr Ellen Paterson focuses on the political and economic history of 16th and 17th century England. Her research explores the intersection between politics and economics, particularly in the context of trading disputes articulated by London's livery companies.  She has published articles focusing on the petitioning activity and political activism triggered by the Crown’s use of patents of monopoly, and is currently preparing her first monograph on this subject.