VISR Director
Dr. Wernke is VISR Director, Associate Professor, and Director of Graduate Studies in Anthropology. He also directs the Spatial Analysis Research Laboratory. His expertise spans Andean archaeology and historical anthropology, investigating local experiences of imperialism and colonialism on both sides of the Spanish invasion of the Andes. His research integrates archaeological, documentary, and ethnographic data using spatial methods.
Geophysical Analyst
Dr. Zimmer-Dauphinee is a specialist in geophysical survey. He holds a Ph.D. in Anthropology from Vanderbilt University (2023) and a Master's in Anthropology from the University of Arkansas (2014), where he studied under Dr. Ken Kvamme, a globally recognized authority on archaeological geophysics. His master's thesis applied geophysical survey to probe the deepest reaches of the tallest prehistoric mounds in Arkansas. He also brings wide-ranging contract survey experience from his work as a technician at the Center for Advanced Spatial Technologies (CAST) at the University of Arkansas.
Program Manager
Dr. Curry-Johnson is the VISR Program Manager. She works with researchers across campus and beyond to design projects, collect and analyze spatial data, and turn geospatial methods into results, and she teaches GIS and Remote Sensing at Vanderbilt. She joined Vanderbilt in 2018 as Librarian for Geospatial Data and Systems and later served as Director of Research Strategy. Previously, she was a Physical Scientist specializing in remote sensing at the U.S. Geological Survey and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. Her research uses spatial methods to study cultural and physical landscapes. She holds a Ph.D. in Geography from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
Natalie Robbins, P.S.M.
Former VISR Manager
Contact Steven Wernke, VISR Director, at s.wernke[at]vanderbilt.edu to discuss a project.
Garland Hall, Room 323
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN 37203