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Professor Andy Creekmore serves as Professor and Department Chair of Anthropology at the University of Northern Colorado (UNC), located in Greeley, Colorado. He holds a PhD from Northwestern University and has held academic positions since 2008, including roles at Colorado State University and Aims Community College. His research focuses on applying geophysical methods to study ancient urban landscapes in the Near East and North America, with notable projects in Iraq, Israel, Turkey, and the U.S.
Education:
- PhD, Anthropology, Northwestern University
- MA, Anthropology, Pennsylvania State University
- BA, Anthropology and Religious Studies, University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill
Research interests emphasize archaeological geophysics, early urbanization processes, and spatial analysis of ancient cities. His work integrates technologies like magnetometry and ground-penetrating radar to map subsurface features, contributing to understanding urban planning in Bronze and Iron Age societies. Recent projects include studies at Kurd Qaburstan (Iraq) and Tell es-Safi (Israel).
Publications span peer-reviewed journals (e.g., American Journal of Archaeology), edited volumes, and technical reports for institutions like the City of Boulder and UNC. He has received awards for teaching excellence (2013) and advising/service (2020) from the College of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Labs/Teams: Leads the Archaeological Geophysics Lab at UNC, part of the Department's research infrastructure. Active in training students through fieldwork and geophysical methods courses.
