Scott Maddux

Scott Maddux is an Assistant Professor at the University of North Texas Health Science Center, holding appointments in the Center for Anatomical Sciences and the Department of Physiology & Anatomy within the College of Biomedical and Translational Sciences. His research focuses on understanding the evolutionary and climatic drivers of human facial morphology, particularly the flat face characteristic of modern humans. He employs advanced medical imaging (CT/MRI/laser scanning) and 3D modeling techniques to explore thermoregulation and climate's role in facial anatomy. Collaborations with Russian scientists investigate anatomical changes in domesticated foxes, linking reduced facial length to behavioral selection pressures.

Education:

• BA in Anthropology, Texas A&M University
• MA in Anthropology, University of Iowa
• PhD in Anthropology, University of Iowa

Research Interests:

• Human facial evolution and climatic adaptation
• Thermoregulatory principles in facial anatomy
• Evolutionary anthropology and domestication studies
• 3D anatomical modeling and medical imaging applications

Grants & Awards:

• Principal Investigator for multiple National Science Foundation grants:
• - Collaborative Research on Thermoregulatory Principles (2020-2024)
• - Doctoral Dissertation Research on Nasal Morphology (2021-2022)
• - Graduate Research Fellowship (2022-2029)
• Climatic Adaptation Project资助 by The Leakey Foundation (2024-2026)

Labs/Teams: Leads a lab focusing on cutting-edge anatomical and evolutionary studies, collaborating internationally on projects involving human and animal models.