This CENIEH researcher has been honored in the first edition of these awards for professional career achievement, in recognition of the contribution to the study of human evolution and research at the archaeological sites of the Sierra de Atapuerca.
Nohemí Sala Burgos, researcher at the Centro Nacional de Investigación sobre la Evolución Humana (CENIEH), has been recognized in the first edition of the Women Scientists of Castile and León Awards, promoted by Muy Interesante magazine within the MUY Science Fest Salamanca 2025. These awards pay tribute to women who are transforming the world through science and highlight female research excellence in the region.
Sala has been recognized for her contribution to the understanding of human evolution from paleoanthropology. Her work focuses on studying social, biological, and funerary behaviors of Pleistocene human species, with special attention to site formation processes and taphonomic analysis of fossil remains.
The award was presented by the Rector of the University of Salamanca, Juan Manuel Corchado Rodríguez, during a ceremony held at the Liceo Theatre, which brought together institutional representatives, distinguished scientists from various fields, and the general public
Member of the Atapuerca research team since 2004, she has participated in work at sites such as the Sima de los Huesos, contributing to relevant advances in understanding human evolution, including identifying patterns of interpersonal violence in prehistory.
She currently leads the European project DeathRevol, funded by the European Union, dedicated to studying the evolution of behaviors related to death in ancient human species. The project analyzes funerary practices, rituals, and social dynamics associated with the treatment of the dead.
