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Monica Tamariz is an Associate Professor at the School of Social Sciences, Department of Psychology, Heriot-Watt University. Her research focuses on cultural and language evolution, examining how social and cultural processes shape linguistic structure through experimental methods like transmission chains and computer simulations. She also explores cultural-evolutionary explanations in human communication systems (e.g., Argentine tango) and domains like technology and art. Recent work includes studies on auditory perception, vaccine uptake behavior, and generative AI in virtual reality dance environments. Tamariz has participated in international workshops (e.g., Santa Fe Institute) and serves as an external PhD examiner. Her contributions span 72+ publications and interdisciplinary collaborations.
- Education: Not explicitly stated in provided texts.
- Research Themes: Cultural transmission, language evolution, experimental psychology, and sociocultural dynamics.
Research Interests: Dr. Tamariz investigates how social interactions drive linguistic and cultural evolution. Her work bridges psychology, linguistics, and computer science, with a focus on systematicity in language, the role of teaching in cultural transmission, and the interplay between cognitive biases and population dynamics. Recent projects explore the influence of parents on vaccination attitudes and the design of AI-driven virtual reality systems for dance.
Her articles analyze topics like iterated learning models (2025), Korean orthography systematicity (2024), and auditory occlusion effects (2024). These studies highlight her methodological expertise in experimental design and computational modeling.
- Grants/Awards: None explicitly listed.
- Labs/Teams: Collaborations include the Santa Fe Institute and interdisciplinary groups in generative AI and health communication.
