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Jeffrey Fleisher is a Professor of Anthropology and Department Chair at Rice University. His research focuses on African archaeology, particularly the Swahili coast, exploring rural-urban dynamics, non-elite communities, and the material culture of social inequality. He leads projects in Tanzania and Zambia, integrating geophysical surveys and interdisciplinary methods. Fleisher has published extensively on Swahili urbanism, public spaces, and mobility, with notable works like *Speaking with Substance* (2019). His awards include the Sarah A. Burnett Teaching Prize (2017). Current research examines mobility in Zambia’s Kafue River floodplain, funded by the NEH. He teaches courses on archaeology, African prehistory, and heritage management.
Education:
- B.A. in Anthropology, University of Virginia (1992)
- M.A. in Anthropology, University of Virginia (1997)
- Ph.D. in Anthropology, University of Virginia (2003)
Research Highlights:
- Swahili urbanization and rural settlements in Tanzania
- Pioneered studies on open spaces and public archaeology at Songo Mnara
- Kafue River project linking archaeology with linguistic and ecological data
Awards:
- CTE Faculty Fellow (2021–2024)
- Charles Duncan Award for Academic Achievement (2014)
Grants & Collaborations:
- NEH-funded research in Zambia
- Collaborations with Stephanie Wynne-Jones and Kathryn de Luna
Labs/Teams:
- Rice University Archaeological Field School
- Songo Mnara Urban Landscapes Project
