James K. Feathers

James K. Feathers is a Research Professor at the University of Washington, specializing in luminescence dating techniques applied to archaeological problems. His work focuses on chronological issues in North and South American archaeology, including paleoindian sites, rock structures, earthen architecture, and ceramic chronologies. He leads a laboratory offering luminescence dating services for sediments, ceramics, lithics, and fire-altered rocks.

Methodologically, his lab emphasizes single-grain quartz and feldspar dating to assess post-depositional processes like mixing and partial bleaching. Current projects include evaluating stratigraphic integrity at archaeological sites and exploring pulsed luminescence applications. Dr. Feathers also maintains an interest in prehistoric ceramic technology, though this is currently inactive. His lab operates from Raitt Hall and collaborates with external researchers via its website hhtp://depts.washington.edu/lumlab/.