Global Studies
Geography
Anthropology
Lucas Kellett
Associate Professor of Anthropology
Roberts Learning Center Rm 306
207-778-7436
luke.kellett@maine.edu
Biography
Professor Kellett is a broadly trained archaeologist who teaches courses in archaeology, anthropology, climate change, geography and geographic information systems (GIS). Since 2002 he has conducted archaeological research in highland Peru which focuses on changing prehistoric settlement patterns, human-environmental interactions, warfare and climate change. His current research examines long-term mobility patterns in the Inca occupation of the eastern edge of the Andes in the Paucartambo area (Cusco region of Peru). Luke has led UMF travel courses to Newfoundland, Canada, the Four Corners of the US and Peru. He enjoys skiing, hiking, mountain biking and traveling internationally.
Degrees
2010 PhD University of New Mexico
1997 BA University of Colorado
2002 MA University of New Mexico