Krish Seetah

Krish Seetah is an Associate Professor of Environmental Social Sciences, Oceans, and Anthropology at Stanford University, and a Senior Fellow at the Woods Institute for the Environment. He holds a B.Sc. (1996) and M.Sc. (1998) from the University of Surrey, an M.Sc. in Osteoarchaeology from Bournemouth University (2002), and a Ph.D. in Archaeology from the University of Cambridge (2007).

His research focuses on zooarchaeology, colonialism, and environmental archaeology, particularly in Mauritius, where he directs the ‘Mauritian Archaeology and Cultural Heritage’ (MACH) project. This project examines colonial activity, slavery, indentured labor, and ecological consequences of monoculture agriculture. His work integrates geometric morphometrics, butchery analysis, and interdisciplinary approaches to study human-animal relationships and socio-economic dynamics in colonial contexts.

Seetah’s research spans the Mediterranean, Baltic, and Indian Ocean regions, addressing topics like trade networks, animal processing technologies, and the ecological impact of colonialism. His recent publications emphasize environmental archaeology in Mauritius, global health, and the intersection of ecology and colonial history. He advocates for frameworks that link archaeological insights to contemporary environmental challenges and disease control.

His academic affiliations include the Doerr School of Sustainability and the Stanford Woods Institute, reflecting his commitment to interdisciplinary environmental and social science research.