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Arlen F. Chase is a Professor of Anthropology at the University of Houston within the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. Previously, he held faculty and administrative positions at the University of Central Florida (1984–2016), University of Nevada, Las Vegas (2016–2019), and Pomona College (2019–2023). A leading Maya archaeologist, he has co-directed excavations at Caracol, Belize, since 1985, focusing on urbanism, complexity, and human-nature interactions.
- PhD in Anthropology, University of Pennsylvania (1983)
- BA in Anthropology, University of Pennsylvania (1975)
His research spans:
- Anthropological Archaeology
- Maya Civilization studies
- Remote Sensing (LiDAR) applications
- Sustainability and environmental adaptation
- Archaeological method and theory
- Settlement analysis
Recent publications emphasize LiDAR-driven urban studies, Maya economic systems, isotopic analysis of mobility, and environmental resilience. His work at Caracol, a Classic Maya city with a population of 100,000 at CE 650, has redefined understandings of ancient urbanism.
Scientific recognition includes:
- Pegasus Professor, University of Central Florida (2007)
He has mentored students through field programs at Caracol since the 1970s and contributed to media outreach via documentaries on PBS, National Geographic, NOVA, and CBS.
