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Dr. Andrea Jalandoni is a DECRA Fellow and Senior Research Fellow at Griffith University's Griffith Centre for Social and Cultural Research, part of the Arts Education and Law Group. Her research focuses on digital archaeology, particularly the application of advanced technologies like photogrammetry, lidar, and unmanned aerial systems (UAS) to document and preserve rock art in regions such as Australia, Southeast Asia, and Micronesia. She holds a PhD from Griffith University (2018), an MA from the University of the Philippines (2011), and a BA from Ateneo de Manila University (2003).
Dr. Jalandoni has led and contributed to numerous grants, including an ARC DECRA Fellowship (2024–2027) and projects such as 'Lost and Found CHamoru Cultural Heritage' using lidar in Guam. Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, integrating machine learning and remote sensing for archaeological analysis. She has supervised doctoral students, including Calum Uilleam Artair Lovat Farrar and Roxanne Melissa Tsang, and collaborates internationally on projects like 'A Pattern of Islands' in Micronesia. Her contributions have been recognized through awards like the Griffith University Spotlight Grant and the Humanities Travelling Fellowship.
Her research spans over 20 years, with a focus on World Heritage Sites like Kakadu National Park, Niah Cave (Malaysia), and Nan Madol (Pohnpei). Key areas include rock art chronology, cultural heritage preservation, and the impact of climate change on archaeological sites. She also explores the intersection of Indigenous knowledge and digital technologies, advocating for tactile and virtual approaches to heritage accessibility.
