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Yong Zhi Foo is a research fellow at the University of Western Australia, focusing on the intersection of evolutionary biology and psychology. He completed his PhD in Psychology with a specialization in Biological Sciences at UWA in 2017, under the supervision of distinguished professors such as Gillian Rhodes and Leigh W. Simmons. His postdoctoral work involved collaborations with renowned researchers, including Shinichi Nakagawa at the University of New South Wales. Yong's research primarily investigates person perception, examining how physical traits influence perceptions of attractiveness, trustworthiness, and other social judgments. He employs a variety of methodologies, including large-scale cohort studies and laboratory experiments, to explore life-history trade-offs related to attractiveness and health. His body of work encompasses areas like human sexual selection, ecological immunology, and behavioral ecology. Yong is active in research and is currently accepting PhD students for higher degree research projects.
University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia
Conducting research in evolutionary biology and psychology.
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