Roberto Rosado-Ramirez
استادیار · Indigenous persistence and sustainability
University of Virginiaمعرفی
Roberto Rosado-Ramirez is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Virginia, where he joined the faculty in 2023. A Yucatec anthropologist born and raised in Yucatan, Mexico, he specializes in the archaeology of Indigenous cultures across Mexico and Central America.
His educational background includes:
- Ph.D. in Anthropology from Northwestern University (2021)
- M.A. from Louisiana State University (2011)
- B.A. from the University of Yucatan, Mexico (2006)
His research centers on Indigenous resilience through political collapse, environmental stress, and colonialism, with emphasis on decolonizing history through community-based archaeology. He investigates how Indigenous communities in the Yucatan peninsula transform ancient ruins into vibrant cultural spaces, challenging the notion of abandoned heritage sites. His work integrates Indigenous knowledge systems to demonstrate sustainable community regeneration over time.
He maintains long-term collaborations with Indigenous communities and colleagues in Yucatan, Mexico, focusing on sites like the ancient Maya city of Ake. His current projects aim to build infrastructure for revitalizing Indigenous knowledge across the Americas, with a book in progress based on his doctoral dissertation.
