Welcome to the Human Evolutionary Energetics Lab!

We’re based at the University of Calgary in the Department of Anthropology and Archaeology. Our research focuses on the evolution of the human species: how did humans come to look and behave the way we do? We use a variety of techniques and methodologies to measure behaviour and physiology. Our lab is heavily fieldwork-oriented and comparative, emphasizing ethnographic studies of small-scale human societies and behavioural studies of nonhuman primate populations to better understand the selective pressures that have shaped our lineage. For more details, see the Research page.

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We are committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive space that is accessible to all and free from harassment, bullying, and discrimination.

The University of Calgary recognizes that diverse faculty, staff, students and alumni benefit and enrich the work, teaching, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and broader community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been, and continue to be, encountered by equity seeking groups, including women, Indigenous peoples, visible/racialized minorities, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ+.

We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their professional success while they are here.