Dr Marc R. Dickinson is the Principal Investigator on the CHRONOS project.

Marc R. Dickinson is a researcher based at the University of York whose work lies at the intersection of geochemistry, archaeology, and human evolutionary studies. His research is centred on the development and application of protein-based analytical methods to address key questions in Quaternary geochronology and the timeline of human evolution.  

A major focus of Dickinson’s work is the study of dental enamel, particularly how both its inorganic mineral structure and organic protein components degrade over geological timescales. By investigating these processes, he aims to refine methods for estimating the age of fossilised remains. His research contributes to improving chronological frameworks that underpin our understanding of early human history and environmental change.