Khandis Blake

Khandis Blake is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences, University of Melbourne. Her research focuses on the intersection of evolutionary psychology and gender relations, exploring topics such as hormonal influences on behavior, competition dynamics, and the psychological effects of hormonal contraceptives.

Education: Blake holds a PhD from the University of New South Wales and postgraduate certificates from the University of Melbourne. She is affiliated with professional organizations including the Feminist Evolutionary Psychology Society and Reproductive Health Australia.

Research Interests: Blake’s work combines evolutionary frameworks with sociocultural analysis to investigate gender disparities, mating strategies, and the biological underpinnings of social behavior. Her studies often address how hormones (e.g., menstrual cycle phases, contraceptive use) influence aggression, competition, and social perceptions.

Awards: She has received prestigious accolades such as the 2023 Rising Star Award (Human Behavior and Evolution Society) and the 2022 Early Career Researcher Award (Society of Australasian Social Psychologists).

Grants & Projects: Blake leads or co-leads research projects like the ARC Discovery Project (DP220101023) on societal inequalities and the ARC DECRA grant (DE210100800) examining socioeconomic influences on self-objectification.