Thomas Pluckhahn

Thomas Pluckhahn is a Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of South Florida (USF), with his office located in SOC 122 and contact email tpluckhahn@usf.edu.

His educational background includes:

• Ph.D. in Anthropology from the University of Georgia
• M.A. in Anthropology from the University of Georgia
• B.A. in Anthropology from the University of Georgia

Professor Pluckhahn's research spans Eastern United States Prehistory and Mesoamerican Prehistory, with expertise in Cultural Resource Management and Settlement Pattern Studies. He investigates Household Archaeology and Environmental Anthropology to understand human-environment interactions, while applying Ceramic Analysis and GIS Applications for Anthropology to model spatial patterns of cultural dynamics. His interdisciplinary approach integrates archaeological theory with geospatial technologies to address societal development questions across diverse prehistoric contexts.

He has advised seven graduate students including Daniel Bishop, Alex Fawbush, Kendal Jackson, Jean Louise Lammie, Dennis Pierson, Jaime Rogers, and Colby Williams.

No scientific awards were documented in the available information.