Mncedisi Siteleki

MC is a researcher at the University of Oslo’s Department of Archaeology, Conservation and History. With a background in geographic information dystems (GIS) and remote sensing, MC uses geospatial technologies to explore and interpret past landscapes. His innovative approach combines traditional archaeological methods with advanced technological tools to provide new insights into past environments.

Prior to his current role, MC was instrumental in establishing the Spatial Analytics Lab at the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits University), where he led pioneering research in spatial data analysis. He has also conducted fieldwork in South Africa, Botswana and Zambia. MC’s academic pursuits are centered around landscape archaeology, where he applies GIS to uncover spatial patterns and relationships in archaeological data. His research extends into data visualization, employing machine learning and deep learning techniques to interpret complex datasets.