John Fleagle

John Fleagle is a Professor in the Department of Anatomical Sciences at Stony Brook University. His research focuses on evolutionary biology of higher primates, integrating laboratory studies of comparative anatomy with paleontological fieldwork across multiple continents.

Education:

• PhD from Harvard University (1976)

Research Interests:

• Evolution of monkeys, apes, and humans in Africa and Asia
• Evolutionary history of New World monkeys
• Ecomorphological comparisons of primate communities
• Comparative primate cranial morphology

His work combines fossil analysis, behavioral reconstruction, and phylogenetic studies to trace primate adaptations across geological eras.