Hasan J. Ashkanani
Kuwait University
Shuwaikh Campus
College of Social Sciences, Kuwait
2nd Floor, Department of Sociology, Social Works and Anthropology,
Phone +965( 248) 40649
Email: dr.ashkanani@hotmail.com
Email: hasan.ashkanani@ku.edu.kw
Website: http://www.kuwaitheritage.com
Shuwaikh Campus
College of Social Sciences, Kuwait
2nd Floor, Department of Sociology, Social Works and Anthropology,
Phone +965( 248) 40649
Email: dr.ashkanani@hotmail.com
Email: hasan.ashkanani@ku.edu.kw
Website: http://www.kuwaitheritage.com
Objective
Pursuing an academic career and aiming at attaining a significant position as a researcher in Anthropology, specifically Archaeology, as well as excellence in teaching.
Education
2009 – 2014 Ph.D. program
Department of Anthropology, University of South Florida, Tampa
GPA: 3.74/4.00
2007 – 2009 Master of Arts
Department of Anthropology, Wayne State University, Michigan
GPA: 3.85/4.00.
2000 – 2004 Bachelor of Art
Major: History, Minor: Anthropology
Kuwait University, Kuwait
GPA: 3.80/4.00
1996 – 2000 High School
Bayan High School, Kuwait
GPA: 3.74/4.00
Department of Anthropology, University of South Florida, Tampa
GPA: 3.74/4.00
2007 – 2009 Master of Arts
Department of Anthropology, Wayne State University, Michigan
GPA: 3.85/4.00.
2000 – 2004 Bachelor of Art
Major: History, Minor: Anthropology
Kuwait University, Kuwait
GPA: 3.80/4.00
1996 – 2000 High School
Bayan High School, Kuwait
GPA: 3.74/4.00
Professional Experiences
2014 – present Teaching Anthropology at College of Social Sciences, Kuwait University, Kuwait.
2007 – 2009 General Staff Reporter, Al-Nebras Magazine
An electronic magazine issued by NUKS in the USA.
2005 – 2006 Teacher:
Jassim Al Ebrahim primary school, Kuwait
2001 – 2006 General Staff Reporter, Al-Aser Magazine
2004 assigned Head of historical page,
Al Aser is a religious and social magazine specialized in cultural and religion history.
1999 – 2005 General Staff Reporter, Al Turath Magazine
Al Turath is a magazine specialized in cultural and archaeological issues in the Gulf Region. Reporting duties included many news, stories and interviews.
2007 – 2009 General Staff Reporter, Al-Nebras Magazine
An electronic magazine issued by NUKS in the USA.
2005 – 2006 Teacher:
Jassim Al Ebrahim primary school, Kuwait
2001 – 2006 General Staff Reporter, Al-Aser Magazine
2004 assigned Head of historical page,
Al Aser is a religious and social magazine specialized in cultural and religion history.
1999 – 2005 General Staff Reporter, Al Turath Magazine
Al Turath is a magazine specialized in cultural and archaeological issues in the Gulf Region. Reporting duties included many news, stories and interviews.
Dissertation
2014 “Interregional Interaction and Dilmun Power in the Bronze Age: A Characterization Study of Ceramics from Bronze Age Sites in Kuwait”, University of South Florida, USA. Download
2009 “Failaka Island, Kuwait: Trade, Exchange and Power Shifts in the Ancient Arabian/Persian Gulf”, Wayne State University, USA.
Honors and Awards
Undergraduate Honors
Kuwait University Honor List Students
2003/2004
2003/2004
College of Arts Honor List
2002/2003, 2003/2004
2002/2003, 2003/2004
Ranked First Student in the Department of History
2002/2003, 2003/2004
2002/2003, 2003/2004
Ranked First among College of Arts graduating students
2003/2004
2003/2004
Other Awards
2011 Certification of Academic Merit from The Embassy of Kuwait, Washington DC.
2011 Certification of Academic Merit from National Union of Kuwaiti Students in the US
2010 Certification of Academic Merit from National Union of Kuwaiti Students in the US
2008 Certification of Academic Merit from National Union of Kuwaiti Students in the US
2008 Best Paper Award from National Union of Kuwaiti Students in the US.
The paper titled “Teotihuacan’s Apartment Compounds beyond Residential Function.”
2007 Certification of Academic Merit from National Union of Kuwaiti Students in the US
2007 Best Paper Award from National Union of Kuwaiti Students in the US.
The paper titled “Code-switching: Arabic and Persian Language in Kuwait Household’s Conversations”, was the first paper about Linguistic Anthropology in Kuwait.
2006 Certification of Academic Merit from National Union of Kuwaiti Students in the US
2006 Excellent Academic Achievement Award at the English Language Institute, Wayne State University
2001 Best paper Award by Al- Aser magazine, titled “Alexandria during Napoleons Expedition from 1798 to 1801”
2001 Best Paper Award by the International Organization of Folk Art (IOV), titled “Backbone in Kuwaiti Folklore”
2011 Certification of Academic Merit from National Union of Kuwaiti Students in the US
2010 Certification of Academic Merit from National Union of Kuwaiti Students in the US
2008 Certification of Academic Merit from National Union of Kuwaiti Students in the US
2008 Best Paper Award from National Union of Kuwaiti Students in the US.
The paper titled “Teotihuacan’s Apartment Compounds beyond Residential Function.”
2007 Certification of Academic Merit from National Union of Kuwaiti Students in the US
2007 Best Paper Award from National Union of Kuwaiti Students in the US.
The paper titled “Code-switching: Arabic and Persian Language in Kuwait Household’s Conversations”, was the first paper about Linguistic Anthropology in Kuwait.
2006 Certification of Academic Merit from National Union of Kuwaiti Students in the US
2006 Excellent Academic Achievement Award at the English Language Institute, Wayne State University
2001 Best paper Award by Al- Aser magazine, titled “Alexandria during Napoleons Expedition from 1798 to 1801”
2001 Best Paper Award by the International Organization of Folk Art (IOV), titled “Backbone in Kuwaiti Folklore”
Skills
Computer Skills
GIS (Geographic Information System) - ArcMap and ArcView
Microsoft Office
ATLAS.ti, a qualitative software program of data analysis
File Maker
Mapper View
SPSS
GIS (Geographic Information System) - ArcMap and ArcView
Microsoft Office
ATLAS.ti, a qualitative software program of data analysis
File Maker
Mapper View
SPSS
Research Experience
Archaeological Fieldwork
2010 Performing archaeological excavation with the Joint American-Algerian Archaeological Mission in Paleolithic Age site in Satif, Algeria. This site is a key of understanding the human evolution and migration out to North Africa.
2009 Performing archaeological fieldwork with the Museum of Anthropology at Wayne State University in Corktown, Detroit that has been awarded “Michigan Historic Preservation Award” in 2009.
2008 Performing archaeological fieldwork with the Museum of Anthropology at Wayne State University in Corktown, Detroit, and implementing archaeological methods of survey, excavation, and conservation.
2007 Conducting archaeological fieldwork training in cooperation with the National Museum of Kuwait. It was one of the training programs in Kuwait for public.
2009 Performing archaeological fieldwork with the Museum of Anthropology at Wayne State University in Corktown, Detroit that has been awarded “Michigan Historic Preservation Award” in 2009.
2008 Performing archaeological fieldwork with the Museum of Anthropology at Wayne State University in Corktown, Detroit, and implementing archaeological methods of survey, excavation, and conservation.
2007 Conducting archaeological fieldwork training in cooperation with the National Museum of Kuwait. It was one of the training programs in Kuwait for public.
Conference Presentations and Papers
2014 “Constructing a Database for pXRF, XRD, ICP-MS and Petrographic Analyses of
Bronze Age Ceramics and Raw Materials from Failaka Island (Kuwait)”. Ciprian C. Stremtan, Hasan Ashkanani, Robert H. Tykot and Cristina M. Puscas. 39th International Symposium on Archaeometry. Leuven, Belgium, May 28 – June 1, 2012. Download Book chapter
2014 “Understanding Ceramic Production, Standardization and Craft Specialization of Dilmun in the Second Millennium BC: Chemical Characterization of Dilmun Pottery from Kuwait and Bahrain Using Non-Destructive pXRF. Hasan Ashkanani & Robert H. Tykot. EAA 2014, Istanbul, Turkey. September 2014
2014 “A Study of Bronze Age Pottery from Al-Khidr Site, Kuwait: Chemical and
Petrographic Characterization. H. Ashkanani, R.H. Tykot, and M. Ownby. ISA 2014, Los Angeles, CA, USA. May 2014.
2014 “A Chemical Characterization of Dilmun Pottery from Bronze Age Sites (tell F3) in
Kuwait and (NE Temple) Bahrain Using Non-Destructive XRF analysis”. H. Ashkanani and R.H. Tykot. ISA 2014. Los Angeles, CA, USA. May 2014.
2014 “A Characterization Approach of Bronze Age Ceramics from Kuwait and Bahrain Using a Non-Destructive pXRF”. H. Ashkanani and R.H. Tykot. Sixth Annual Graduate Student & Postdoctoral Scholar Research Symposium, USF, Tampa, FL, March 17, 2014.
2013 “A Provenance Study of Bronze Age Pottery from Kuwait and Bahrain: Toward the First Petrographic and Chemical Characterization”. H. Ashkanani, C. Stremtan & R.H. Tykot. Seminar for Arabia Studies, London, July 26-28, 2013
2013 “Interregional interaction and Dilmun power in the Bronze Age: A provenance study of ceramics from Bronze Age sites in Kuwait, Bahrain, and the Indus Valley using non-destructive pXRF analysis”. Hasan Ashkanani & Robert H. Tykot. ACS conference, New Orleans, Louisiana, April 7-11, 2013. Download book chapter
2013 “Destructive versus non-destructive geochemical analyses on ceramic artifacts: comparison of portable XRF and ICP-MS data on Bronze Age ceramics from Failaka Island (Kuwait) and Bahrain”. Ciprian Stremtan, Hasan Ashkanani, Robert H. Tykot. Vienna, EGU meeting, Austria – April 7-12, 2013. In print
2013 “Anthropological Research: Understanding and Shaping Kuwait’s History, Health Status and Self
Image”. Frank Poirier, Yagoub Alkandari, & Hasan Ashkanani. “Social Sciences: Partners in Development" meeting Kuwait University, Kuwait City- February 11-13, 2013. In print
2012 “Diasporic Community and Identity of Failaka Island (Kuwait) Residents in the 2nd Millennium BC: A Provenance Study of Pottery from Dilmun Sites in Kuwait and Bahrain Using Non- Destructive pXRF Analysis”. Hasan Ashkanani and Robert H. Tykot. ASOR meeting, Chicago, USA.
2012 “Constructing a Database for pXRF, XRD, ICP-MS and Petrographic Analyses of
Bronze Age Ceramics and Raw Materials from Failaka Island (Kuwait)”. Poster for CAS Oktoberfest 2012, Tampa, FL. Ciprian C. Stremtan, Hasan Ashkanani, Robert H. Tykot and Cristina M. Puscas Download poster
2012 “A Provenance Study of Pottery from Dilmun Sites in Kuwait and Bahrain Using Non- Destructive XRF Analysis”. Hasan Ashkanani, Robert H. Tykot, and Tatsuya Murakami. Poster for CAS Oktoberfest 2012, Tampa, FL.
2012 “Constructing a Database for pXRF, XRD, ICP-MS and Petrographic Analyses of
Bronze Age Ceramics and Raw Materials from Failaka Island (Kuwait)”.
Ciprian C. Stremtan, Hasan Ashkanani, Robert H. Tykot and Cristina M. Puscas. 39th International Symposium on Archaeometry. Leuven, Belgium, May 28 – June 1, 2012.
2012 “A Provenance Study of Pottery from Dilmun Sites in Kuwait and Bahrain Using Non- Destructive XRF Analysis”. Hasan Ashkanani, Robert H. Tykot, and Tatsuya Murakami.
SAA 77th Annual Meeting.
2011 “Establishing a Sourcing Database for pXRF, XRD, ICP-MS and Petrographic Analyses of Failaka Island (Kuwait) Ceramics”. Ciprian Cosmin, Hasan Ashkanani and Robert H. Tykot. European Geosciences Union, Vienna.
2011 “Using non-destructive XRF analysis for sourcing of Bronze Age ceramics from Kuwait and Bahrain”. Hasan Ashkanani and Robert H. Tykot. Society of American Archaeology (SAA), Sacramento, CA. Download poster
2011 “Sourcing Bronze Age Ceramics from Kuwait and Bahrain Using Non-Destructive XRF Analysis” Hasan Ashkanani & R.H. Tykot, 2011 Seminar for Arabian Studies, British Museum, London, England, July 28-30, 2011.
2011 Using Non-destructive XRF Analysis For Sourcing Bronze Age Ceramics From Failaka Island, Kuwait. Hasan Ashkanani and Robert H. Tykot. ASOR Annual Meeting. San Francisco, CA, Nov 19-21, 2011.
2010 “Failaka Island (Kuwait) in the Bronze Age: Determining the Clay source of ceramics by pXRF”. Hasan Ashkanani and Robert H. Tykot. American School of Oriental School (ASOR), Atlanta, GA, Nov 2010.
2007 “Code-switching: Arabic and Persian Language in Kuwait Household’s Conversations”. Hasan Ashkanani. Graduate Day Meeting, the National Union of Kuwaiti Students Conference, Beverly Hills, CA.
Bronze Age Ceramics and Raw Materials from Failaka Island (Kuwait)”. Ciprian C. Stremtan, Hasan Ashkanani, Robert H. Tykot and Cristina M. Puscas. 39th International Symposium on Archaeometry. Leuven, Belgium, May 28 – June 1, 2012. Download Book chapter
2014 “Understanding Ceramic Production, Standardization and Craft Specialization of Dilmun in the Second Millennium BC: Chemical Characterization of Dilmun Pottery from Kuwait and Bahrain Using Non-Destructive pXRF. Hasan Ashkanani & Robert H. Tykot. EAA 2014, Istanbul, Turkey. September 2014
2014 “A Study of Bronze Age Pottery from Al-Khidr Site, Kuwait: Chemical and
Petrographic Characterization. H. Ashkanani, R.H. Tykot, and M. Ownby. ISA 2014, Los Angeles, CA, USA. May 2014.
2014 “A Chemical Characterization of Dilmun Pottery from Bronze Age Sites (tell F3) in
Kuwait and (NE Temple) Bahrain Using Non-Destructive XRF analysis”. H. Ashkanani and R.H. Tykot. ISA 2014. Los Angeles, CA, USA. May 2014.
2014 “A Characterization Approach of Bronze Age Ceramics from Kuwait and Bahrain Using a Non-Destructive pXRF”. H. Ashkanani and R.H. Tykot. Sixth Annual Graduate Student & Postdoctoral Scholar Research Symposium, USF, Tampa, FL, March 17, 2014.
2013 “A Provenance Study of Bronze Age Pottery from Kuwait and Bahrain: Toward the First Petrographic and Chemical Characterization”. H. Ashkanani, C. Stremtan & R.H. Tykot. Seminar for Arabia Studies, London, July 26-28, 2013
2013 “Interregional interaction and Dilmun power in the Bronze Age: A provenance study of ceramics from Bronze Age sites in Kuwait, Bahrain, and the Indus Valley using non-destructive pXRF analysis”. Hasan Ashkanani & Robert H. Tykot. ACS conference, New Orleans, Louisiana, April 7-11, 2013. Download book chapter
2013 “Destructive versus non-destructive geochemical analyses on ceramic artifacts: comparison of portable XRF and ICP-MS data on Bronze Age ceramics from Failaka Island (Kuwait) and Bahrain”. Ciprian Stremtan, Hasan Ashkanani, Robert H. Tykot. Vienna, EGU meeting, Austria – April 7-12, 2013. In print
2013 “Anthropological Research: Understanding and Shaping Kuwait’s History, Health Status and Self
Image”. Frank Poirier, Yagoub Alkandari, & Hasan Ashkanani. “Social Sciences: Partners in Development" meeting Kuwait University, Kuwait City- February 11-13, 2013. In print
2012 “Diasporic Community and Identity of Failaka Island (Kuwait) Residents in the 2nd Millennium BC: A Provenance Study of Pottery from Dilmun Sites in Kuwait and Bahrain Using Non- Destructive pXRF Analysis”. Hasan Ashkanani and Robert H. Tykot. ASOR meeting, Chicago, USA.
2012 “Constructing a Database for pXRF, XRD, ICP-MS and Petrographic Analyses of
Bronze Age Ceramics and Raw Materials from Failaka Island (Kuwait)”. Poster for CAS Oktoberfest 2012, Tampa, FL. Ciprian C. Stremtan, Hasan Ashkanani, Robert H. Tykot and Cristina M. Puscas Download poster
2012 “A Provenance Study of Pottery from Dilmun Sites in Kuwait and Bahrain Using Non- Destructive XRF Analysis”. Hasan Ashkanani, Robert H. Tykot, and Tatsuya Murakami. Poster for CAS Oktoberfest 2012, Tampa, FL.
2012 “Constructing a Database for pXRF, XRD, ICP-MS and Petrographic Analyses of
Bronze Age Ceramics and Raw Materials from Failaka Island (Kuwait)”.
Ciprian C. Stremtan, Hasan Ashkanani, Robert H. Tykot and Cristina M. Puscas. 39th International Symposium on Archaeometry. Leuven, Belgium, May 28 – June 1, 2012.
2012 “A Provenance Study of Pottery from Dilmun Sites in Kuwait and Bahrain Using Non- Destructive XRF Analysis”. Hasan Ashkanani, Robert H. Tykot, and Tatsuya Murakami.
SAA 77th Annual Meeting.
2011 “Establishing a Sourcing Database for pXRF, XRD, ICP-MS and Petrographic Analyses of Failaka Island (Kuwait) Ceramics”. Ciprian Cosmin, Hasan Ashkanani and Robert H. Tykot. European Geosciences Union, Vienna.
2011 “Using non-destructive XRF analysis for sourcing of Bronze Age ceramics from Kuwait and Bahrain”. Hasan Ashkanani and Robert H. Tykot. Society of American Archaeology (SAA), Sacramento, CA. Download poster
2011 “Sourcing Bronze Age Ceramics from Kuwait and Bahrain Using Non-Destructive XRF Analysis” Hasan Ashkanani & R.H. Tykot, 2011 Seminar for Arabian Studies, British Museum, London, England, July 28-30, 2011.
2011 Using Non-destructive XRF Analysis For Sourcing Bronze Age Ceramics From Failaka Island, Kuwait. Hasan Ashkanani and Robert H. Tykot. ASOR Annual Meeting. San Francisco, CA, Nov 19-21, 2011.
2010 “Failaka Island (Kuwait) in the Bronze Age: Determining the Clay source of ceramics by pXRF”. Hasan Ashkanani and Robert H. Tykot. American School of Oriental School (ASOR), Atlanta, GA, Nov 2010.
2007 “Code-switching: Arabic and Persian Language in Kuwait Household’s Conversations”. Hasan Ashkanani. Graduate Day Meeting, the National Union of Kuwaiti Students Conference, Beverly Hills, CA.
Courses
Introduction to Anthropology
Anthropological Theory
Urban Anthropology
Anthropological Theory
Urban Anthropology
Research Interests
Trade and exchange in the Bronze Age, Arabian/Persian Gulf, in particular in Failaka,
Interregional interaction and long-distance exchange
Chemical and petrographic analyses of Bronze Age ceramics
Art History, particularly Dilmun Stamp Seals from the third and second millennium B.C.
Interregional interaction and long-distance exchange
Chemical and petrographic analyses of Bronze Age ceramics
Art History, particularly Dilmun Stamp Seals from the third and second millennium B.C.
Lectures and Exhibitions
Lectures
2013 Kuwait History between Archaeological Record and Local Documents, USF, USA.
2012 Provenance Study of Bronze Age Dilmun Ceramics from Kuwait and Bahrain, USF.
2010 Introduction to Kuwait Archaeology. Kuwait City.
2009 The social history of Kuwait; Economy and Gender, Wayne State University.
2008 Explore the natural History, sponsored by National Union of Kuwaiti Students, Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, Washington DC.
2008 Failakah: Continuing of Dilmun Realm in the 2nd Millennium BC.
Department of Anthropology, Wayne State University
2008 Kuwaiti Life: Pre and Post Independence
Museum of Anthropology, Wayne State University
2008 Introduction to Archaeology (Theories and Methods)
Department of Sociology and Social Work, Kuwait University
2005 The Social Customs in Ancient Kuwaiti Life
Abdullah Abdullatef High School, Kuwait.
2004 The Historical Pieces are the Future of the Country
Al Rojaib High School, Kuwait
2000 Collecting Antiques Saves My Country
College of Arts, Kuwait University
2012 Provenance Study of Bronze Age Dilmun Ceramics from Kuwait and Bahrain, USF.
2010 Introduction to Kuwait Archaeology. Kuwait City.
2009 The social history of Kuwait; Economy and Gender, Wayne State University.
2008 Explore the natural History, sponsored by National Union of Kuwaiti Students, Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, Washington DC.
2008 Failakah: Continuing of Dilmun Realm in the 2nd Millennium BC.
Department of Anthropology, Wayne State University
2008 Kuwaiti Life: Pre and Post Independence
Museum of Anthropology, Wayne State University
2008 Introduction to Archaeology (Theories and Methods)
Department of Sociology and Social Work, Kuwait University
2005 The Social Customs in Ancient Kuwaiti Life
Abdullah Abdullatef High School, Kuwait.
2004 The Historical Pieces are the Future of the Country
Al Rojaib High School, Kuwait
2000 Collecting Antiques Saves My Country
College of Arts, Kuwait University
Exhibitions
Presenting personal collections, consisting of more than 4000 pieces of old Kuwaiti household, documents, coins and stamps:
2013 “Documenting Kuwait History through Antiques”, University of South Florida, USA
2011 “old Kuwaiti House, Hasan Collection”, Collage of Social Sciences, Kuwait University.
2010 “Hasan’s collection in the USA”, the NUKS meeting, Miami
2009 “Kuwait Archaeology and the Gulf War of 1990”, Poster Exhibit, Wayne State University.
2005 Kuwaiti Girl Guides Association Exhibition
Kuwait is My Country Exhibition, Al-Faris High School for Girls
Kuwait in My Heart Exhibition, Kuwait University
Kuwait in the Heart of the History Exhibition, Kuwait University
2004 Kuwaiti Heritage Exhibition, Kuwait Saving Association
Historical Pieces Exhibition, US Army Camp South of Kuwait
2001 Kuwait the Capital of Arabic Culture, National Museum of Kuwait
2011 “old Kuwaiti House, Hasan Collection”, Collage of Social Sciences, Kuwait University.
2010 “Hasan’s collection in the USA”, the NUKS meeting, Miami
2009 “Kuwait Archaeology and the Gulf War of 1990”, Poster Exhibit, Wayne State University.
2005 Kuwaiti Girl Guides Association Exhibition
Kuwait is My Country Exhibition, Al-Faris High School for Girls
Kuwait in My Heart Exhibition, Kuwait University
Kuwait in the Heart of the History Exhibition, Kuwait University
2004 Kuwaiti Heritage Exhibition, Kuwait Saving Association
Historical Pieces Exhibition, US Army Camp South of Kuwait
2001 Kuwait the Capital of Arabic Culture, National Museum of Kuwait
Professional Affiliations
Member of:
Society of American Archaeology (SAA), USA
Archaeological Institute of America, USA
American School of Oriental School (ASOR), USA
American Institute of Pakistan Studies (AIPS), USA and Pakistan
International Organization of Folk Art, IOV-UNESCO, Vienna, Fellowship
National Geographic Society, USA
Islamic Archaeology Organization, Kuwait
Documents and Scripts Center, Kuwait
Kazma Cultural Center, Kuwait
Society of American Archaeology (SAA), USA
Archaeological Institute of America, USA
American School of Oriental School (ASOR), USA
American Institute of Pakistan Studies (AIPS), USA and Pakistan
International Organization of Folk Art, IOV-UNESCO, Vienna, Fellowship
National Geographic Society, USA
Islamic Archaeology Organization, Kuwait
Documents and Scripts Center, Kuwait
Kazma Cultural Center, Kuwait
Member and representative of:
National Union of Kuwaiti Students in Michigan 2007-2009
Expatriate Student’s Non-profit Association
Ahalalbayt Non-profit Association in the USA
National Union of Kuwaiti Students in Michigan 2007-2009
Expatriate Student’s Non-profit Association
Ahalalbayt Non-profit Association in the USA
