Manuel Dueñas

Manuel Dueñas is a Lecturer in the Department of Anthropology and Heritage Studies at the University of California, Merced. He holds a PhD in Interdisciplinary Humanities from UC Merced, a MA in Latin American Studies from the same institution, and a BA in Archaeology from Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí, Mexico.

• Education
  • PhD in Interdisciplinary Humanities, UC Merced
  • MA in Latin American Studies, UC Merced
  • BA in Archaeology, Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí

His research focuses on west-Mexico archaeology, emphasizing long-distance trade, world systems theory, and household archaeology. As a heritage scholar, he contributes to digital historic preservation and museum studies in Mexico, including the UNESCO World Heritage site of Xochicalco, where he develops virtual experiences for public-centered exhibitions.

His teaching and research intersect with public and digital archaeology, GIS applications for heritage management, museographic design, and historic preservation strategies. He directs an archaeological project in Aguascalientes, Mexico, and collaborates on digital documentation initiatives for heritage sites.