Satoshi Kanazawa

Dr. Satoshi Kanazawa is an Associate Professor (Reader) of Management at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), Department of Management. His expertise spans evolutionary psychology, intelligence research, rational choice theory, and sex differences in behavior. He holds a PhD from the University of Arizona (1994) and is a Fellow of the Society of Experimental Social Psychology. His research explores topics such as the evolutionary origins of human behavior, the relationship between intelligence and societal outcomes, and the role of attractiveness in reproductive success.

Key areas of research include the generalized Trivers-Willard hypothesis, the Savanna Principle, and the impact of evolutionary mismatches in modern societies. Notable publications include Why Beautiful People Have More Daughters (2007) and The Intelligence Paradox (2012), which have been translated into multiple languages. He has authored/co-authored over 150 peer-reviewed articles and edited special issues on evolutionary psychology and religion.

His work has been recognized with awards such as the 2018 Journal of Business and Psychology Editor Commendation. Kanazawa has a notable Erdős number of 5 and holds significant citation metrics, including a Google Scholar h-index of 47. He has collaborated with researchers globally and maintains an intellectual lineage tracing back to foundational figures in social science.

Recent research focuses on happiness in WEIRD societies, the evolutionary roots of nationalism, and the psychological impacts of global phenomena like pandemics. His work often bridges evolutionary theory with contemporary social and behavioral sciences.