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Ben Brilot is the Associate Head of Department and a Lecturer at Hartpury University's Department of Animal and Agriculture. He completed his PhD in
- Behavioural Ecology at the University of Cambridge (2003)
- PGCAP in teaching from Plymouth University (2014)
- BSc (Hons) in Zoology from University College London (1999)
His research explores whether animal behavior can reveal emotional experiences, focusing on
- Animal welfare markers and measures
- Evolution of emotion states
- Behavioral markers of affect
- Comparative cognition tests in humans and animals
- Welfare value of exploration and the evolution of 'curiosity'
Recent publications analyze emotional vocalizations in chicks, AI-based livestock monitoring techniques, and olfactory enrichment for dogs. These works reflect his interdisciplinary focus on animal psychology and technological applications in welfare assessment.
Scientific recognition includes
- Fellowship of Advance HE
- Trustee role at National Animal Welfare Trust
He supervises undergraduate, postgraduate, and two PhD students at Hartpury, while serving as an
- External Examiner for institutions
- Member of Advance HE
His work bridges behavioral ecology with practical welfare applications through collaborations with animal welfare organizations and technology researchers.
