William Harcourt-Smith

William Harcourt-Smith is an Associate Professor in Anthropology at Lehman College, City University of New York. His research focuses on paleoanthropology, hominin paleobiology, and postcranial morphology with an emphasis on locomotion and functional anatomy.

• Education: PhD from University College London (2002)
• Research Interests: Utilizing geometric morphometrics and 3D modelling to study evolutionary adaptations in hominin skeletal structures and ancient dietary practices
• Email: william.harcourt-smith@lehman.cuny.edu

In a 2017 study, Harcourt-Smith analyzed dental plaque DNA evidence from Neanderthals, contributing to understanding their dietary habits as locavores. This work intersects with broader subfields including human evolution, archaeological consumption patterns, and stable isotope analysis.