Ryan Zhilong Peng
Proyecto Arqueológico Huari-Ancash
Dublin,CA
3
Languages
1
year of professional experience
Driven Anthropology B.A., Global Health, Bioethics with advanced coursework in archaeological surveying and techniques. Experience through multiple field schools in primate behavioral analysis, environmental conservation, midden and artifact matrix sifting, experience in multiple field excavations, technical drawings, artifact processing, and collaborated in group efforts surrounding site excavation, artifact preservation, and lab analysis of human remains. Experience in working with lithics and ceramics, organizing and cataloging artifacts, and preserving material for follow-up analysis. Brings careful field support to archaeological projects that require accurate sorting and collaboration with tribal teams.
Work History
Student Assistant
1 Month- Completed 100% of assigned field tasks per week while maintaining organized notes and sample tracking.
- Processed daily excavations to support excavation documentation and project review.
- Supported excavation teams with daily fieldwork, data recording, and routine site organization.
- Recorded observations in clear field notes for later analysis and report drafting.
- Cataloged artifacts and maintained orderly records for retrieval, review, and storage.
- Assisted with GPS data collection to document site locations and survey points.
- Collected survey observations under supervision and organized them for project analysis.
- Prepared sample materials for processing, labeling, and secure storage.
- Documented excavation layers and site conditions to support stratigraphy review.
- Maintained consistent communication with team members during field activities and data collection.
- Helped organize research materials and reference notes for project use.
- Checked specimens for identification and careful handling before transfer or storage.
- Supported preservation procedures by handling materials carefully and following site protocols.
- Assisted with planning tasks and field preparation to keep daily work organized.
- Contributed to ecological data collection during fieldwork and recorded observations for later review.
Muckleshoot Lithic Field Course
2 Months- Supported around 80% artifact identification accuracy by distinguishing lithic materials and tool-making evidence on tribal land.
- Processed 15-20 artifact batches per day while sorting matrix from prior archaeological surveys.
- Identified jasper and obsidian tips, flakes, cores, and other lithic evidence with Muckleshoot tribal members and team leaders.
- Organized and preserved recovered artifacts to maintain their condition after field review.
- Documented field findings and supported cleanup work by rinsing matrix uncovered during construction-related survey activities.
Semliki Chimpanzee Project Field School
1 Month- Tracked 20-30 observations of individuals in primate family groups per field session while recording behavior, sex, and population data.
- Assisted in developing and executing an ecological study of local faunal diversity.
- Documented black-and-white colobus troop composition and behavior over an extended observation period.
- Worked with Toro Semliki experts and guides to track Semliki chimpanzees, olive baboons, vervets, and Bwindi-Posho gorillas.
- Gained exposure to Uganda-specific conservation systems and field methodologies.
- Supported ecological survey work through careful data entry, analysis, and field note writing.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
- 3.61 GPA (most recent quarter)
- Linguistics Club Member
- Study Abroad: [Uganda (Toro-Semliki Wildlife Preserve)] - Anthropology, Primatology, and Conservation
- Studied various primate species: Olive Baboons, Black and White Colobus, Vervets, Chimpanzees, Gorillas.
- Studied methods of human-primate conservation and ecology through anthropological methods.
- Contributed to on-the-ground research pertaining to ecological and faunal diversity in the Semliki Valley and Toro Semliki Wildlife Reserve through the use of cameras and audio recorders.
Skills
Ecological data collection
Archaeological survey support
Archaeological excavation experience
Primate tracking
Species identification
Specimen handling
Artifact cataloging
Field note writing
Data recording
Sample processing
Preservation procedures
Artifact identification
Survey design
Excavation methods
Stratigraphy analysis
Technical report writing
GPS data collection
Languages
English (American Standard)
Native or Bilingual
Mandarin (Standard)
Professional Working
Penang Hokkien
Limited Working
Interests
Traveling
experiencing new cultures and academia
3-D arts/mediums
Timeline
Student Assistant
Proyecto Arqueológico Huari-Ancash
06.2026 - 07.2026Read More
Muckleshoot Lithic Field Course
Muckleshoot Tribe
09.2025 - 11.2025Read More
Semliki Chimpanzee Project Field School
Marshall University
07.2025 - 08.2025Read More
University of Washington
Bachelor of Arts from Anthropology
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