Lucas Kellett

Luke Kellett is an Associate Professor of Anthropology at the University of Maine at Farmington. He is a professional archaeologist with expertise in human-environment interactions during periods of climate change, focusing on the American Southwest and the Andean region of Peru. His research emphasizes the prehistoric settlement ecology of the Chanka ethnic group (AD 1000-1400) during drought and social upheaval in highland Peru.

Educations:

• PhD in Anthropology, University of New Mexico (2010)
• MA in Anthropology, University of New Mexico (2002)
• BA in Anthropology, University of Colorado (1997)

Teaching & Outreach: Teaches in both the Anthropology department and Geography program. Leads UMF travel courses to Peru and Newfoundland, Canada. Formerly worked in museum archaeology, contract archaeology, and as an archaeologist for the US Forest Service.

Advising & Grants: No specific grants or advising details listed here. Engages in long-term fieldwork and research in Peru.

Labs/Teams: No formal lab or team affiliations explicitly mentioned.