Emily Hammer

Emily Hammer is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations at the University of Pennsylvania. Her research focuses on archaeology, anthropology, and digital humanities, with a particular emphasis on ancient land use patterns, pastoralism, and remote sensing techniques in archaeological studies. She employs interdisciplinary approaches to explore human-environment interactions in prehistoric and historic societies, including studies of urbanism, water management, and socio-ecological systems.

Her work integrates satellite imagery and GIS technologies to analyze ancient landscapes, such as the Mesopotamian cities of Ur and Lagash. Recent projects include global land-use synthesis for climate modeling and critical re-evaluations of nomadic narratives in Central Asia. Emily has contributed to international initiatives like PAGES LandCover6k, aiming to harmonize archaeological data for environmental research.

Key themes in her publications include the emergence of pastoralism, urban hydrology, and the application of declassified satellite imagery in archaeology. While no awards are explicitly listed, her contributions highlight innovative methodologies in historical geography and archaeological science.