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Zeray Alemseged is the Donald N. Pritzker Professor in the Biological Sciences Division at the University of Chicago. He is an expert in organismal biology and anatomy, with a focused research interest in human evolution, particularly the origin and diversification of early hominins during the Miocene-Pliocene era. His research addresses significant questions regarding the evolutionary history of the earliest human ancestors and the subsequent human-ape split that occurred approximately 7 million years ago. Alemseged's work involves discerning phylogenetic relationships and patterns of species diversity in early hominins through anatomical, behavioral, and dietary adaptations. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the paleoenvironmental and paleoecological contexts to fully comprehend the evolutionary processes that took place. His scholarly pursuits also include the evolutionary history of non-human primates found at Plio-Pleistocene hominin sites. To achieve his research goals, he engages in international fieldwork, laboratory analyses of fossils, and employs advanced imaging techniques to investigate fossil anatomies. He has published extensively on topics related to the evolutionary ecology of early hominins and often shares his insights through public talks, including one titled "The Search for Humanity's Roots."
Department of Philosophy