Kanak Somani

Lecturer
M.A. Yale University, 2019

Expertise: 
Bioarchaeology, mortuary analysis, specifically in Egypt and Peru, ethnographic methods, archaeological theory and practice.

Office Hours: Will resume Spring 2025

Office: Clark 404N
Phone: 408-924-1310
kanak.somani@sjsu.edu

Kanak Somani is an Archaeologist who has worked on numerous projects in the Bay Area and internationally on the island of Nevis in the West Indies, and in Peru. Some of her experience includes prehistoric osteological excavation and laboratory analysis, including identifying demographics, and analyzing  factors such as mortuary behavior, and material culture of the site. Kanak received her MA in Archaeological Studies in 2019 from Yale University. She has also conducted archaeological and ethnographic work in San Jose's  Japantown. Prior to teaching at SJSU, Kanak worked as a professional Archaeologist in cultural resource management, throughout Northern and Central California.