Dr. Tina Lasisi

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Tina Lasisi is an Assistant Professor and LSA Collegiate Fellow in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Michigan. She earned her PhD in Anthropology from Penn State University in 2021, and her BA in Archaeology and Anthropology from the University of Cambridge in 2014. Her research primarily focuses on understanding human biological variation through the lens of hair pigmentation. She investigates the intersection of human biology, biometric technology, and dermatology, aiming to understand the broader implications of human variation. Lasisi's work includes investigating the evolutionary advantages of tightly curled hair and developing standardized methodologies for studying hair curvature and cross-sectional shape. Her ongoing research features strong interdisciplinary elements, collaborating with experts in population genetics, computer science, dermatology, and forensics.

Research Interests

Awards

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AABA Leakey Foundation Communication & Outreach Award

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Popular Science Brilliant 10

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Jon C. Graff, PhD Prize for Excellence in Science Communication

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Science News Top 10 Scientists to Watch

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Wenner-Gren Foundation Dissertation Fieldwork Grant

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National Science Foundation Doctoral Dissertation Improvement Grant

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Juan Comas Prize

Courses

Nature/Culture Introduction to Anthropology

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science