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Dr. Pawel Fedurek is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Stirling, specializing in primate behavior and communication. His research focuses on chimpanzee vocalizations, social behavior, and the evolutionary roots of human language and music.
His research interests include:
- Primate vocal communication and its evolutionary significance
- Chimpanzee social behavior and cognition
- Evolution of human musicality and language
- Primate neuroanatomy and its relationship to communication
- Conservation biology of African primates
Dr. Fedurek's extensive publication record demonstrates his expertise in analyzing chimpanzee vocalizations, particularly pant-hoots, and their role in social communication. His recent work explores rhythmic behavior in chimpanzees, brain structure related to language evolution, and the complex social dynamics that shape primate communication systems. His research combines field studies in natural habitats with advanced acoustic and neuroimaging techniques.
Among his notable contributions are investigations into how chimpanzee vocalizations encode individual identity, reflect mate quality, and vary across social contexts. His work on chimpanzee drumming has shed light on potential evolutionary precursors to human musicality. Dr. Fedurek has also contributed significantly to understanding maternal-infant relationships, vocal ontogeny, and conservation issues affecting African wildlife.
Dr. Fedurek is a member of the Behavioural and Evolutionary Research Group (BERG) at the University of Stirling, where he contributes to interdisciplinary research on animal behavior and human evolution.
