James Davenport

James Davenport is a Lead Senior Scientist at the Archaeometry Lab within the University of Missouri's College of Arts and Science. His research focuses on analyzing ceramic production through multiple methods (NAA, LA-ICP-MS, thin section petrography, X-Radiography) to study the impact of empires on local pottery communities.

Research Interests

• Multi-method ceramic analysis
• Inka Empire dynamics
• Comparative empire studies
• Mesoamerican archaeology
• Andean South America
• American Southwest/Northern Plains

Contact: DavenportJa@missouri.edu | (573) 882-5287