Adar Eisenbruch

Adar Eisenbruch is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Purchase College, State University of New York. His research bridges evolutionary psychology, behavioral ecology, and hormonal regulation to understand human cognition and social behavior.

• Education: BA (Johns Hopkins University), MA (Queens University, Belfast), PhD (University of California, Santa Barbara)

Research Focus: Eisenbruch examines how evolutionary pressures shaped social perception, cooperation, and hormonal responses. Key themes include partner selection heuristics, fairness in bargaining games, and the role of testosterone in courtship and decision-making.

Publication Trends: His work spans cross-cultural studies (e.g., Hadza and Tsimane), experimental psychology, and hormonal analysis, often applying evolutionary principles to modern human behavior.

• Scientific Awards: Foundations of Human Behavior Initiative Grant, Mind Brain Behavior Initiative Grant, Margo Wilson Award, and multiple fellowships