Decoding the Past through Mathematics and Anthropology
Members
Jeff Calder, Ph.D.
Mathematics, University of Minnesota
Peter Olver, Ph.D.
Mathematics, University of Minnesota
Katrina Yezzi-Woodley, Ph.D.
Anthropology, University of Minnesota
Founding Members
Maia Bukhsianidze, Ph.D.
Paleontology, Georgian National Museum
Matt Edling
Collections Management, University of Minnesota
Annie Melton
Anthropology, University of Minnesota
Reed Coil, Ph.D.
Anthropology, Nazarbayev University
Shira Faigenbaum-Golovin
Assistant Research Professor, Mathematics, Duke University
Martin Hanik
Post-doctoral researcher, Technical University Berlin
William Leeb, Ph.D.
Mathematics, University of Minnesota
Riley O’Neill
Mathematics, University of Minnesota
Joscha Diehl, Ph.D.
Mathematics, University of Greifswald
Risa Lama-Luther
Anthropology, University of Minnesota
Justin Pargeter, Ph.D.
Anthropology, New York University
Faculty, Professional, and Graduate Student Members
Samantha Porter, Ph.D.
Advanced Imaging, University of Minnesota
Michael Ruddy, Ph.D.
Data Science, Qventus
Cheri Shakiban, Ph.D.
Mathematics, University of St. Thomas
Gilbert Tostevin, Ph.D.
Anthropology, University of Minnesota
Rob Thompson, Ph.D.
Mathematics, Carleton College
Martha Tappen, Ph.D.
Anthropology, University of Minnesota
Christoph von Tycowicz, Ph.D.
Mathematics, Zuse Institute Berlin
Anthony Yezzi, Ph.D.
Electrical and Computer Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology
Sofia Fix
Mathematics and Astrophysics, University of Minnesota
Emily Liu
Mathematics, University of Minnesota
Angad Rai Handa
Mathematics, University of Minnesota
Taava Johnson
Anthropology, University of Minnesota
Quinn Ufford
Computer Science, University of Minnesota
Current Predoctoral Members
Laena Lindahl
Anthropology, University of Minnesota
Past Members
Pedro Angulo-Umaña, Undergraduate, Mathematics, University of Minnesota (2016 - 2019)
Sevin Antley, Undergraduate, Anthropology (2019-2020)
Bat-Orgil (Bata) Batjargal, Mathematics and Statistics, Carleton College (2020-2021)
Grace Bergeron, Mathematics, University of Minnesota
Cora Brown, Graduate Student, Mathematics (2019 - 2020)
Carter Chain (YYYY - YYYY)
Charlotte Clapham, Mathematics and Statistics, Carleton College (2020-2021)
Paige Cody, Anthropology, Chemical Engineering, Computer Sciences, University of Minnesota
Jacob Elafandi, Undergraduate, Computer Science, University of Minnesota (2018- 2019)
David Floeder, Mathematics, University of Minnesota
Carolyne Foster, Mathematics, University of Minnesota
Bo Hessburg, Undergraduate, Mathematics, University of Minnesota (2018-2019)
Thomas Huffstutler, Mathematics, University of Minnesota
Kyra Johnson, Undergraduate, Anthropology, University of Minnesota (2018 - 2019)
Nzingha Nyah Joseph, Mathematics and Statistics, Carleton College
Joan Kinabo, Archaeology and Heritage Studies, University of Dar Es Salaam (2023)
Kameron Kopps, Undergraduate, Anthropology, University of Minnesota (2018 - 2019)
Maddie Kyhl, Mathematics and Statistics, Carleton College (2020-2021)
Jiafeng Li, Mathematics, University of Minnesota
Abby Loe, Mathematics and Statistics, Carleton College (2020-2021)
Sudi Mbarazi, Archaeology and Heritage Studies, University of Dar Es Salaam (2023)
Godfrey Ndunguru, Archaeology and Heritage Studies, University of Dar Es Salaam (2023)
Meredith Shipp, Undergraduate, Mathematics, University of Minnesota (2018 - 2020)
Chloe Siewert, Anthropology, University of Minnesota
Mckenzie Sweno, Anthropology, University of Minnesota
Alexander Terwilliger, Statistics, University of Minnesota
Jacob J. Theis, Undergraduate, Engineering, University of St. Thomas (2018-2020)
Fukun Zhang, Mathematics and Statistics, Carleton College
Max Meyer, Mathematics, University of Minnesota
Our members are extremely important and help us accomplish our goals.
Become a Member or Partner
AMAAZE is an interdisciplinary research consortium dedicated to advancing innovation at the intersection of mathematics, computer science, and anthropology. We bring together independent researchers, labs, and institutions working toward a shared mission: using advanced analytical methods to answer fundamental questions about humanity's past, present, and future.
Our consortium is a unique ecosystem, encompassing both AMAAZE-led projects and independent projects led by AMAAZE Partners. While AMAAZE's core research projects are led by our members, including those running through our members' labs, we also collaborate with independent researchers and labs pursuing complementary goals. AMAAZE offers a platform for these independent teams to connect, share resources, and amplify the impact of their work.
Membership with AMAAZE provides the opportunity to:
Access a vibrant network of interdisciplinary researchers.
Participate in collaborative initiatives without losing lab autonomy.
Showcase your lab’s work as part of a larger, innovative community.
Contribute to pioneering solutions for anthropological challenges.
Whether you lead an independent lab, manage a focused research project, or are seeking a collaborative platform for your interdisciplinary endeavors, AMAAZE invites you to join our growing community. Together, we redefine the boundaries of research and discovery.
If you are interested in joining the AMAAZE consortium as an individual member or you are interested in a partnership between AMAAZE and your lab, please fill out the form below and we will be in touch.
*Please note that our goal is to develop an open access community so at this time we do not charge fees for memberships or partnerships.