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Bernhard Fink is a researcher at the Faculty of Life Sciences, Department of Evolutionary Anthropology, focusing on human behavior and evolutionary psychology. His work spans facial perception, digit ratio (2D:4D) as a biomarker for prenatal hormones, cross-cultural studies of attractiveness and strength, and skin health metrics across ethnic groups.
- Academic Affiliation: Faculty of Life Sciences, Department of Evolutionary Anthropology
- Research Themes: Evolutionary Anthropology, Human Behavior, Sex Differences, Facial Perception
His research explores how facial features like skin quality, crow’s feet, and body symmetry influence perceptions of age, health, and attractiveness. Recent studies examine digit ratio correlations with sexual orientation and physical traits, as well as cultural differences in attractiveness judgments.
Notable awards include the 2024 Fellow of the Human Behavior and Evolution Society, the 2009 Foundation Council Award for science communication, and a 2001 Forschungsstipendium. He has published over 50 articles and contributed to editorial work in journals like Evolution and Human Behavior, while engaging in public outreach through media appearances.
- Scientific Awards:
- Award of the Foundation Council for Communication of Science to the Public (2009)
- Fellow of the Human Behavior and Evolution Society (2024)
- Forschungsstipendium (2001)
Fink’s activities include peer-review for academic journals, conference presentations on facial cues and cross-cultural aggression perception, and collaborations with researchers like Sonja Windhager and Marina Butovskaya. His media contributions address topics like facial aging and love dynamics, reflecting his public engagement with evolutionary psychology.
