Rodrigo Solinis-Casparius

Rodrigo Solinis-Casparius is an Assistant Professor in Anthropology at the University of Illinois Chicago's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. He specializes in landscape archaeology, focusing on ancient road networks and urbanism in Mesoamerica. His work integrates spatial analysis (GIS, LiDAR), remote sensing, and community-based research.

• Education: BA in Archaeology (Universidad Veracruzana, 2003), MA in Cultural Heritage (Universidad de Salamanca, 2008), MA and PhD in Anthropology (University of Washington, 2013/2019)

Research interests include urban layout development, movement dynamics in ancient cities, and ethics of archaeological practice. Current projects involve the Purépecha Empire’s Angamuco city and collaborations in Jalisco and Michoacán, Mexico, emphasizing cultural heritage protection with local communities.

His articles analyze road networks, urban form comparisons, and community archaeology in Mesoamerica. He actively seeks students for MA/PhD projects in these areas.

• Labs/Affiliations: Digital Archaeology and Research Lab (UW), Center for Archaeology (CSU)