Matthew T. Meyer
Lexington,KY
Summary
GIS analyst and archaeologist with extensive experience managing spatial databases, producing maps for publication, and analyzing remote sensing data. Skilled in ArcGIS, ERDAS IMAGINE, R-Studio, and archaeological data management with experience maintaining GIS databases, producing maps for publication, and supporting research collaborations. Currently a PhD student in Anthropology with strong experience working with archaeological datasets and geospatial analysis.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Field and Laboratory Assistant
Tuxtlas Ingenio Project
Veracruz, Mexico
05.2022 - 06.2025
- Conducted field mapping at two archaeological sites and assisted with surface collection, excavation, spatial analysis, and laboratory analysis of artifacts.
Graduate Assistant
Murray State University
Murray, KY
01.2021 - 08.2023
- Roles included maintaining multiple GIS databases and producing maps for two archaeological projects, leading laboratory sections of two GIS and remote sensing classes, and assisting in curation and laboratory analysis in an archaeology facility.
Research Assistant
Kentucky Space Grant Remote Sensing Project, NASA Kentucky Space Grant Consortium
Murray, KY
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Analyzed satellite imagery using ERDAS IMAGINE and ArcGIS and processed geospatial datasets to track invasive plant species in Kentucky.
Research Assistant
KentuckyView Grant
Murray, KY
12.2020 - 01.2021
- Collected and processed remote sensing data from Sentinel and Landsat and conducted an analysis for land cover studies.
Archaeology Research Assistant
Murray State University
Murray, KY
01.2019 - 11.2020
- Produced maps for publication and conducted original research and spatial analyses on archaeological data from multiple projects in North America and Mexico.
Education
Ph.D. - Anthropology
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY03-2026
M.S. - Archaeology
Murray State University
Murray, KY01-2023
B.S. - Geosciences (Geoarchaeology)
Murray State University
Murray, KY01-2020
Certificate - Geographic Information Systems
Murray State University
Murray, KY05-2019
Skills
- GIS & Spatial Analysis: Database management, map production, ArcGIS Pro, ArcMap (104–108), ERDAS IMAGINE, Landsat, Sentinel, LiDAR, satellite imagery analysis
- Other Software: Microsoft Office, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, R-Studio, GIMP
Affiliations
- Society for American Archaeology
- Filson Historical Society
- Lambda Alpha National Anthropology Honor Society
Timeline
Field and Laboratory Assistant
Tuxtlas Ingenio Project
05.2022 - 06.2025
Research Assistant
Kentucky Space Grant Remote Sensing Project, NASA Kentucky Space Grant Consortium
05.2021 - 08.2021
Graduate Assistant
Murray State University
01.2021 - 08.2023
Research Assistant
KentuckyView Grant
12.2020 - 01.2021
Archaeology Research Assistant
Murray State University
01.2019 - 11.2020
Ph.D. - Anthropology
University of Kentucky
M.S. - Archaeology
Murray State University
B.S. - Geosciences (Geoarchaeology)
Murray State University
Certificate - Geographic Information Systems
Murray State University
Selected Presentations
- “Predictive Modeling for Archaeological Data on the University of Kentucky Main Campus.” Kentucky Heritage Council Conference, 2024.
- “Compositional and Stylistic Analysis of Texcoco-Molded Censers and Molds from the Gulf Lowland Frontier of the Aztec Empire” Society for American Archaeology Annual Meeting, 2023.
- “Detecting Kudzu Infestation Utilizing Satellite Imagery and GIS.” Kentucky Association of Mapping Professionals, 2021.