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Luca Pozzi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), where he also serves as the Graduate Advisor of Record for the PhD Program. He is a prominent researcher in primatology with a focus on galagid systematics, evolutionary biology, and conservation genomics. His work primarily centers on nocturnal primates, particularly galagos and lemurs, with extensive research on cryptic species, phylogenetics, and the impact of ecological and anthropogenic factors on primate diversity.
Pozzi's research interests span multiple areas of primatology and evolutionary biology. He specializes in galagid systematics, investigating the complex taxonomy of nocturnal primates that often exhibit cryptic biodiversity. His work integrates molecular phylogenetics, acoustic analysis, and ecological niche modeling to understand speciation processes and evolutionary history. Pozzi has made significant contributions to our understanding of primate social evolution, particularly regarding pair-living as an evolutionary stepping stone toward more complex societies. His conservation genomics research applies advanced genomic techniques to museum specimens, unlocking historical DNA to inform primate conservation efforts.
Pozzi's research has been supported by numerous grants, including the Systematics Research Fund from the Linnean Society of London (2016) and multiple National Science Foundation awards. His recent projects include 'How many babies in the bush? Systematics of cryptic dwarf bushbabies' (2020-2022) and 'COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH: UNLOCKING MUSEUM COLLECTIONS FOR PHYLOGENOMIC STUDIES: A CASE STUDY IN LORISIFORM PRIMATES' (2019-2022), which totaled over $250,000 in funding. He has presented his findings at major conferences including the American Association of Physical Anthropologists, American Society of Primatologists, and International Primatological Society meetings.
- Systematics Research Fund from the Linnean Society of London (2016)
Pozzi has advised numerous graduate students through his role as Graduate Advisor of Record for the PhD Program in Anthropology at UTSA. His research program has secured significant funding for primate evolutionary studies, with recent grants totaling over $300,000 for projects focused on galagid systematics, museum collections, and conservation genomics. His work bridges the gap between evolutionary anthropology and conservation biology, applying cutting-edge genomic techniques to address fundamental questions about primate evolution while informing conservation strategies for endangered species.
