The Historical Network Research (HNR) community is pleased to invite you to the third seminar in the Spring 2026 Series.
13 April 2026 | 14:00 CET (online)
Sergi Lozano
School of Economics, Universitat de Barcelona
Models in network analysis
This seminar will introduce the concept of network models and their applications to the study of human past networks. It will outline how network models can function as null hypotheses for the analysis of empirical historical data, such as Neolithic cultural patterns or Iron Age trade routes. The talk will also distinguish between models used for structural comparison and those designed to simulate dynamics on networks, for example in studying the diffusion of diseases or technological innovations.
About the speaker
Sergi Lozano is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economic History at the Universitat de Barcelona. He holds a PhD in Sustainability, Technology and Humanism from the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (Barcelona Tech). Prior to joining the University of Barcelona, he held postdoctoral positions at ETH Zürich and the Catalan Institute of Human Paleoecology and Social Evolution (IPHES). He is also a member of the organising team for the Barcelona Past Networks Summer School (BPNSS).
Zoom details
https://bates.zoom.us/j/
Passcode: 663227
The HNR Online Seminar Series is a relaxed, community-oriented forum designed to foster sustained discussion around ongoing research in historical network analysis. Each session features an extended presentation followed by ample time for discussion. We warmly welcome all interested participants.
With the speaker’s consent, the session will be recorded and made available via the HNR YouTube channel.
