Mohammad Rababah

Mohammad Rababah is a PhD candidate in archaeology at Technische Universität Berlin. His research focuses on developing a systematic methodology for detecting ancient coin counterfeiting using non-destructive scientific techniques, advanced imaging technologies, and machine learning. This innovative approach aims to improve the authentication of numismatic collections and support the protection of cultural heritage. He holds a master’s degree in conservation and management of cultural resources and a bachelor’s in archaeology and anthropology from Yarmouk University in Jordan. From early in his academic journey, Mohammad has been deeply engaged in the preservation of Jordan’s archaeological legacy. With over a decade of professional experience, he has worked as a field archaeologist with the German Archaeological Institute in Saudi Arabia and Yarmouk University. His responsibilities have included excavation, artifact analysis, documentation, and heritage conservation. He has also served as a teaching assistant and research associate on several international cultural heritage projects, contributing to education, preservation, and site management. His current research includes collaborations with museums and laboratories in Jordan and Germany, analyzing ancient coin samples to develop a replicable framework for detecting forgeries. Mohammad’s work stands at the intersection of archaeological science and heritage protection, blending technical precision with cultural responsibility.