Simon Grendeus

Simon Grendeus is a Doctoral Student in the Department of Philosophy at Lund University, affiliated with the Cognitive Science program and the LUCS Zoology Group. His work bridges cognitive science, zoology, and philosophy, focusing on the evolutionary origins of cognition in reptiles and birds.

His research interests center on the evolution of cognition across deep time, particularly in reptiles including crocodylians, birds, lizards, and tortoises. He investigates fundamental cognitive skills and explores the theoretical framework of life-mind continuity—the idea that cognition emerges gradually from basic biological processes. A major focus is the link between thermoregulation (e.g., endothermy) and cognitive complexity. His interdisciplinary work integrates cognitive zoology, neuroscience, and paleontology, notably within the Deep Time Cognition project.

The single publication listed reflects his specialization in crocodylian cognition, contributing to a comprehensive reference on animal cognition and behavior. The work demonstrates his focus on understudied species and evolutionary continuity in cognitive traits.

Simon is involved in active research projects and contributes to experimental design in comparative cognition. He has no listed scientific awards or formal advisees at this stage of his career.

He is a key member of the LUCS Zoology Group and contributes to collaborative research within the The Evolution of Minds project, which spans neuroscience, cognitive zoology, and paleontology.