About
Susan Hughes, Ph.D., is a Professor of Psychology and Director of the Evolutionary Studies Program at Albright College. She holds a B.S. in Psychobiology from Binghamton University and a Ph.D. in Biopsychology from the University at Albany, SUNY. Her work bridges evolutionary psychology, biopsychology, and the study of human mating strategies. She explores how voice characteristics convey social, biological, and behavioral information, including attractiveness, mate selection, and sexual behavior. Her research also examines facial/body measures in attraction, female preferences for resources, and sexual orientation from an evolutionary lens.
Education:
- B.S. Psychobiology, Binghamton University, SUNY
- Ph.D. Biopsychology, University at Albany, SUNY
Research Interests:
- Evolutionary Psychology: Human mating strategies, sex differences, and ancestral adaptations
- Voice Analysis: Vocal attractiveness, manipulation, and its role in social perception
- Mating/Sexual Behaviors: Post-coital behaviors, jealousy, and physical markers of fitness
Labs/Teams: Directs the Evolutionary Studies Program, fostering interdisciplinary research on evolutionary principles. Collaborates with colleagues on studies of vocal perception and behavioral ecology.
Grants/Awards: None explicitly listed.
Teaching: Teaches courses including Evolutionary Psychology, Human Sexuality, and Psychobiology. Engages students in research labs and fieldwork.
