Research Interests/Bio: Fiber, archaeological textiles, Native American textiles, historic textiles, microscopy, textile testing, alternative fibers​, color research, textile and apparel industry history.
Dr. Thompson focuses on textile and fiber science with particular emphasis in archaeological fiber identification/interpretation, fiber characterization, and textile and fiber processing and testing.
Dr. Amanda J. Thompson's topics of research include textile science issues, historic and archaeological textile analysis, and cultural interpretation of textiles and the crafts that support textiles. She also is working with alternative fibers and the use of 3D printing in textiles.
