About - Smiti Nathan

Smiti Nathan

I'm an interdisciplinary educator, researcher, designer, and writer. The thread in all my work is understanding people - in the past, present, and future - to make an impact. My archaeological research focuses on human decision-making strategies in ancient Oman and Ethiopia. As the Co-Director of the Archaeological Water Histories of Oman (ArWHO) Project, I help design and translate research strategies across ARWHO’s diverse multi-disciplinary teams. From time to time, I conduct life and career design workshops for small groups. In the past, I've worked in UX research, information management, and the geospatial sciences. Overall, I enjoy sharing what I do with diverse audiences through digital content creation.

What I Do

Designer

I work in various parts of the design world from UX research to life design. My goal is to bring a justice and inclusive lens to all my work.

Writer

I am the founder and editor of two websites - Habits of a Travelling Archaeologist & Life Design Log. I micro-blog on multiple platforms, as well as contribute pieces to other websites.

Archaeologist

I conduct archaeological research on ancient human decision-making in Oman and Ethiopia, specifically regarding community building for agricultural and food production purposes.

Educator

I disseminate knowledge in a variety of ways, which include teaching college-level courses, conducting short-form workshops, and detailing lessons online for other educators.