Mario R. Borrero, Ph.D.

Mario R. Borrero, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Anthropology

Areas of expertise:

  • Archaeology of the ancient Americas
  • Maya archaeology
  • Political decentralization
  • Collapse, & frontier zones
  • Lithic analysis
  • Digital Archaeology
  • Geographic information systems (GIS)
  • Public archaeology & cultural resource management (CRM)

Education:

  • Ph.D., Anthropology, University of California San Diego, 2024
  • M.A., Public Archaeology, California State University, Northridge, 2014
  • B.A., Anthropology, University of California, Riverside, 2011

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About Dr. Mario R. Borrero

I am an anthropological archaeologist specializing in the Ancient Americas, with a focus on Maya archaeology, political decentralization, collapse, and frontier dynamics. My research integrates digital tools such as GIS, 3D modeling, photogrammetry, and artificial intelligence to explore past settlements and heritage. I have experience in cultural resource management and community-engaged archaeology. I am committed to inclusive teaching that connects students with hands-on, real-world learning. My current work examines sociopolitical change in southern Belize through fieldwork, digital heritage, and collaborative research with local communities.


Selected publications