Andy I.R. Herries is a Professor of Palaeoanthropology and Geochronology at La Trobe University's Archaeology department. He directs the Drimolen Field School, Amanzi Springs, and The Australian Archaeomagnetism Laboratory, leading research and fieldwork in archaeology and geochronology. Based in Melbourne on Wurundjeri country, Herries contributes significant expertise in palaeoanthropology and archaeological dating methods.

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