David M. Buss

David M. Buss is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin. He holds a doctorate from the University of California, Berkeley, and has held prior academic positions at Harvard University (as Assistant Professor) and the University of Michigan (for 11 years). His research focuses on evolutionary psychology, particularly human mating strategies, conflict between sexes, homicide motivations, jealousy, and defenses against victimization. He is the author of influential books like The Murderer Next Door and The Evolution of Desire, and his work has been widely covered in media such as Newsweek, The New York Times, and on networks like CBS and Dateline. His studies include groundbreaking analyses of homicide motives using FBI data and collaborative research with forensic psychiatrists.

• Education: Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley

His research interests explore how evolutionary mechanisms shape human behavior, including the psychological underpinnings of violence, sexual competition, and social dynamics. Buss’s work bridges empirical investigation with real-world case studies, offering insights into universal human behaviors.