Robin M. Brown is an independent scholar specializing in medieval architecture, archaeology, and history in Transjordan. Her research focuses on palatial architecture, faunal remains from medieval sites, and British colonial archives relating to the 19th-20th century occupation of the region. She has published numerous papers on excavations at sites like Karak Castle and Umm al-Jimal and presented her work at international conferences. Brown holds a PhD in Anthropology from Binghamton University and has over 25 years of experience in academic and consulting roles.