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Elias Garcia-Pelegrin is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the National University of Singapore. He holds a Ph.D. from Cambridge, an M.Sc. from University College London, and a B.A. with Honors from Essex. His research focuses on animal cognition, particularly how non-human animals comprehend emotions, retain memories, and plan for the future. Through advancements in research, he investigates complex cognitive abilities across various species, including primates, cetaceans, and birds. His work delves into the evolution of cognitive complexity and explores the shared ancestry and convergent evolution that may explain remarkable cognitive abilities observed in animals. He aims to gain insights into how these species perceive their world and experiences that parallel those of humans.
National University of Singapore • Singapore
Teaching and conducting research in animal cognition.
Department of Economics