PIRIDI is a digital research laboratory dedicated to the study of Instrumentum Domesticum Inscriptum.
Our mission is to bridge the gap between complex epigraphic data and the global archaeological community—from doctoral students to established scholars—through innovative digital tools and virtual laboratories.
The project is currently open to institutional partnerships and funding to ensure its long-term sustainability and scientific growth.
PIRIDI is an evolving collaborative effort. We are currently in the process of integrating new researchers and specialists to further enrich the project's expertise and scope.
Research Associate at the Institut Català d'Arqueologia Clàssica (ICAC, Tarragona) and Chercheur associé at UMR5140 "ASM"-Montpellier/LabEx Archimede (ANR-11-LABX-0032-01). Principal investigator, designer and developer of the PIRIDI project.
A leading figure in the field, this researcher specializes in the epigraphy of amphorae, ancient ceramic containers that are fundamental for reconstructing Roman commerce and trade networks.
The academic trajectory is marked by an in-depth focus on reading and interpreting amphoras inscriptions (including tituli picti, stamps and graffiti), which are vital sources for the economic and social history of the ancient world.
In addition to archaeological and epigraphic research, there is a pioneering commitment to developing virtual laboratories and digital tools for the humanities.
By actively integrating digital methodologies and platforms, the work advances the study, documentation, and dissemination of archaeological and epigraphic data, making a significant impact within Digital Humanities.
Research Associate at the CEIPAC (University of Barcelona).
A distinguished researcher specializing in the production and epigraphy of Baetican olive oil amphorae, especially the Dressel 20 type, which are key sources for understanding the Roman economy and society in Baetica and its Mediterranean trade.
His academic work focuses on the advanced interpretation of stamps and epigraphic inscriptions on amphorae, providing new methodologies to analyze the productive organization and stamping mechanisms in Roman amphora workshops.
Trained at the CEIPAC school, his contributions enrich the historical and archaeological understanding of the region through innovative techniques such as dendrogram analysis for studying families of stamps.
Combining epigraphic, archaeological, and statistical analysis, his research deciphers the socio-economic and organizational dynamics of amphora-production workshops.
Furthermore, his work situates epigraphic materials as key documents for reconstructing Roman economic and social history, establishing a rigorous line of research that serves as a reference for scholars in amphoric epigraphy and Roman archaeology.
Assistant Professor of Roman History and Epigraphy at the University of Alcalá. Research Group: Ancient World Studies at Alcalá. Co-coordinator of the Hispania Epigraphica Online (HEpOl) database since 2023. Webmaster and Data Entry for the CEIPAC amphoric epigraphy database (2009-2022)
Assistant Professor with a PhD in the Department of History and Philosophy at the University of Alcalá, specializing in Ancient History, epigraphy, and the archaeology of the Greco-Roman and Late Antique Mediterranean, with particular attention to the Iberian Peninsula.
For years he was a member of CEIPAC (Centre for the Study of Provincial Interdependence in Classical Antiquity), where he took part both in research and in the development and management of the amphoric epigraphy database.
His career coherently combines training in classical history and archaeology, experience in cutting-edge research projects, and a methodological focus on digital humanities applied to the study of ancient documentation.
Honorary Professor of Ancient History at the University of Alcalá.
A pioneer in Digital Humanities: under his coordination, HEpOl has become the definitive digital reference for Roman inscriptions found in the Iberian Peninsula.
He has played a pivotal role in transitioning traditional epigraphic catalogs into a sophisticated, open-access database that serves researchers, students, and archaeologists worldwide.
He brings the quality standards of HEpOl to the project. His expertise in structuring thousands of inscriptions to ensure they are searchable and functional guarantees that the PIRIDI database is rigorous, interoperable, and compliant with international standards—including the FAIR principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable).