Ian Colquhoun

Ian Colquhoun is an Associate Professor in Biological Anthropology & Primatology at the Department of Anthropology, Western University. He holds a PhD from Washington University in St. Louis (1997). His research focuses on primate ecology, lemur behavior, and conservation biology, particularly in Madagascar and Southeast Asia. He explores topics such as dietary flexibility, habitat fragmentation, and human-wildlife interactions.

Education:

• PhD in Anthropology, Washington University in St. Louis, 1997

Research Interests:

• Primate behavioral ecology
• Lemur conservation
• Human impact on wildlife
• Cathemeral activity patterns
• Community-based conservation

His recent work examines tourist-macaque interactions in Malaysia and lemur distribution in human-impacted forests. He has contributed to high-profile conservation initiatives, including efforts to count endangered lemur species in Madagascar. Colquhoun’s publications span over three decades, reflecting his deep engagement with primate biodiversity and ecological challenges.

Advising & Grants:

He actively supervises graduate students in primatology and has secured grants for fieldwork in Madagascar and Southeast Asia. His research integrates ethnoprimatology with ecological surveys to address conservation crises.

Labs & Teams:

Associated with the Department’s primate ecology lab, Colquhoun collaborates with global networks focused on lemur and macaque conservation.