Dr. Emily Emmott

Associate Professor

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Biography

Emily Emmott is an evolutionary social scientist focused on the impacts of social and physical environments, or ecology, on human development and behavior. Operating within the sub-discipline of Human Behavioural Ecology, her work intersects with Life and Social Sciences, particularly in the fields of Evolutionary Public Health. Emmott applies evolutionary theory to inform public health research, with programs emphasizing cooperative childrearing and the social support systems surrounding parenting, grand-parenting, education, and social care for children and families. With extensive experience in academia, charitable organizations, and public sector work, she specializes in mixed methods research and complex data analysis, including surveys and cohort studies. Currently a Director of Education at UCL Anthropology, she is also a member of the teaching staff in Evolutionary Environmental Anthropology and co-leads the Evolution, Culture, and Health research cluster.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University College London • London, United Kingdom

Teaching and conducting research in Biological Anthropology.

Research Associate

2017-09-14 — 2018-08-29

UCL Institute of Education, Thomas Coram Research Unit • United Kingdom

Engaged in research related to children's education and welfare.

Teaching Fellow

2014-01-01 — 2015-10-01

University College London • United Kingdom

Taught and assisted in courses within the Biological Anthropology field.

Quantitative Researcher (Senior Research Officer)

2016-04-01 — 2023-08-30

Children's Commissioner's Office •

Conducted quantitative research to advocate for children's rights.

Researcher

2016-10-03 — 2016-04-01

Children's Society • London, United Kingdom

Performed research focused on social issues affecting children.