Dr. Eduardo Fernandez Duque

Biography

Eduardo Fernandez-Duque is a Professor of Anthropology at Yale University’s School of the Environment. He co-founded Fundación ECO, a non-profit organization promoting education in northern Argentina, and is a corresponding member of the Argentine Council of Science and Technology (CONICET). As a National Geographic Explorer, he has been recognized for his contributions to the field of primatology. Professor Fernandez-Duque earned his degree in biology from the University of Buenos Aires and obtained his PhD in animal behavior at the University of California, Davis. His academic journey includes postdoctoral fellowships at Harvard University and the Smithsonian Institution, and he has served as a faculty member at the University of Pennsylvania. His research bridges evolutionary anthropology and psychology, focusing on the behavioral, physiological, and ecological correlates of male-female relationships, pair-bonding, and parental care, primarily in monogamous primates such as titis, sakis, and owl monkeys. His work has led to the publication of over 170 articles and chapters, significantly contributing to training more than 400 students across 15 countries. Professor Fernandez-Duque is a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and has received numerous awards, including the John P. McGovern Award from the AAAS in 2021 and the “Premio Raíces” from the Argentine National Ministry of Science and Technology in 2017 for his contributions to science and international cooperation.

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