A. Scherer Source Confirmed

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Researcher

John Brown University

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29 h-index 148 pubs 7,114 cited

Research Areas

Photonic and Optical Devices Semiconductor Lasers and Optical Devices Photonic Crystals and Applications Archaeology and ancient environmental studies Latin American history and culture

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OverviewAI-generated summary

An interdisciplinary scholar at John Brown University, A. Scherer investigates topics ranging from photonic devices to ancient Mesoamerica. Scherer's research in the physical sciences includes semiconductor lasers, photonic crystals, and other optical technologies. Additionally, Scherer applies remote sensing techniques to archaeological questions, using methods such as LiDAR to study settlement patterns and environmental change in the Maya world. Recent publications have explored the archaeology of war, ancient medicinal practices, and the chronology of the Maya kingdom of Piedras Negras.

Metrics

  • h-index: 29
  • Publications: 148
  • Citations: 7,114

Selected Publications

  • Childness, Humanness, and Violence among the Classic Maya Elite (2025) DOI
  • Organic compositional analysis of ancient maya tooth sealants and fillings (2022) DOI
  • Classic Maya Dental Interventions (2021) DOI

Collaborators

Researchers in the database who share publications

Shanti Morell‐Hart John Brown University 6 shared publications Stephen Houston John Brown University 3 shared publications Esteban Moisés Herrera-Parra John Brown University 1 shared publication Alyssa L. Bolster John Brown University 1 shared publication

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