The 2023-2024 AnthroGuide is the last print version. Edits for graduate programs are due July 31, 2023.

Alejandro J. Figueroa

https://anthropology.missouri.edu/

Postdoctoral Scholar; Anthropology and MU Research Reactor| University of Missouri, Department of Anthropology

Primary Field

Archaeology

https://anthropology.missouri.edu/

Postdoctoral Scholar; Anthropology and MU Research Reactor, University of Missouri, Department of Anthropology

Knowledge / Expertise

Interest/Specialty Areas

Archaeology, zooarchaeology, geoarchaeology, rock art, human-environment dynamics, community archaeology, Honduras

Biography

I am currently a Preparing Future Faculty Postdoctoral Fellow in the Anthropology Department at Mizzou as well as an NSF-SPRF Postdoctoral Fellow at the Archaeometry Lab at the University of Missouri Research Reactor. My research examines how humans interact with and give meaning to their surroundings. I have approached this topic from a variety of perspectives including the reconstruction of ancient landscapes and human-environment dynamics using zooarchaeology and geoarchaeology, landscape studies of modern placemaking, and iconographic and statistical analyses of Mesoamerican and Central American rock art imagery. I consider mentorship (particularly or underrepresented communities), community engagement, and science communication fundamental pillars of my work. For more a list of publications and other materials I’ve created please visit my Academia page at: https://missouri.academia.edu/AlejandroFigueroa

Phone	(573) 882-4731
Email	muasanthropology@missouri.edu