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Greg Downey received his Ph.D. in Anthropology from the University of Chicago in 1998 and took a postdoctoral fellowship as a Society Fellow in Humanities at Columbia University. He started his academic career as an Assistant Professor at the University of Notre Dame before moving to Australia in 2006 to join Macquarie University. Downey's research explores biocultural topics related to anthropology, including evolution, therapy, agriculture, and the effects of skill acquisition on bodily training and sensory learning. He is a leader in neuroanthropology, conducting applied research in areas such as agriculture and educational methodologies, particularly aimed at enhancing cross-cultural learning for students. His notable works include 'Learning Capoeira: Lessons from an Afro-Brazilian Art' and co-editing influential volumes in the field. Downey has also received the Vice Chancellor's Award for Teaching Excellence at Macquarie University in 2013 and has designed various courses that span from psychological anthropology to human rights and cultural change.
Macquarie University • Sydney, NSW, Australia
Teaching and conducting research in Anthropology, focusing on biocultural topics.
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