Logan Miller

Dr. Logan Miller is an anthropological archaeologist at Illinois State University, specializing in the social dynamics of ancient Midwestern societies. His research focuses on lithic microwear analysis to determine stone tool functions across Paleoindian through Late Precontact periods, particularly in the Langford Tradition, Hopewell, and Clovis cultures.

At Illinois State, he teaches courses such as Lost Continents and Alien Pyramids, Archaeological Methods, and Midwestern Archaeology. His laboratory (388 Schroeder Hall) and fieldwork integrate geometric morphometrics, AMS radiocarbon dating, and artifact typology. He actively collaborates with institutions like the Cleveland Museum of Natural History and emphasizes replicable research through historical society collections.

Scientific trends in Dr. Miller's publications reveal interdisciplinary approaches combining ritual economy frameworks with Bayesian radiocarbon modeling to explore Middle Woodland ceremonialism and Clovis colonization patterns. His work bridges lithic technology with broader questions about settlement permanence, hunter-gatherer social organization, and cultural materiality.