Dr. Alexander Weiss

Professor

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Biography

Alexander Weiss is an Honorary Professor at the University of Edinburgh, specializing in comparative psychology. He initially focused on learning and dishabituation in sea anemones and taste aversion in leopard sharks during his undergraduate and master's studies. Transitioning to a PhD, he became interested in personality traits in chimpanzees. His research centers on individual differences in personality, well-being, and intelligence across nonhuman primates and other animals, including deer, dolphins, and dogs. He remains committed to exploring animal learning, ethology, and behavioral ecology. Weiss has authored several significant publications, including investigations into the links between personality and lifespan in chimpanzees, and the impact of personality on subjective well-being in common marmosets. His works contribute to the understanding of behavioral traits and health inequalities in both human and animal populations.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Edinburgh

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.25
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in business, management, or related subject
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Personal statement
  • One academic reference
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Marketing