ABOUT ME
PhD Candidate in biological anthropology at the University of Michigan.
I am a biological anthropologist and primatologist interested in the evolution of senescence, foraging behavior, and social behavior from a life-history perspective. I investigate these topics with the Ngogo chimpanzees in Uganda. My doctoral dissertation is on the functional challenges of aging for old male chimpanzees with a particular focus on foraging performance. I am interested in applying knowledge from one of our closest relatives to understand the evolution of human longevity. I am also keenly interested in the analysis and display of quantitative information and work extensively in R. My other research interests include food mechanical properties, nutritional ecology, and conservation psychology with focus on media portrayal of primates.
Upcoming engagements
Doctoral defense, The Challenges of Aging for Wild Male Chimpanzees. 31-May. Hybrid talk open to public [contact for invitation]
AABA '23 podium talk: Within and between community correlates of urinary testosterone in adult male chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes)
AABA '23 poster: Dental wear in wild chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) : Using in vivo photographs to assess molar enamal and tooth loss
