Assistant Professor, Health Sciences
I am a biological anthropologist who studies the functional anatomy and evolution of the craniofacial complex and teeth in primates. My primary research interests focus on the feeding biomechanics and dietary adaptations of fossil hominins and extant primate species, including modern humans. I apply a range of methods in addressing the questions that interest me, including finite element analysis (FEA), geometric morphometrics, and mechanical testing of primate foods in the wild. I also collaborate with students and other researchers on projects that apply biomechanical modeling techniques to the study of form and function in non-primate animals (e.g., marsupials).
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About Justin A. Ledogar
I am a biological anthropologist who studies the functional anatomy and evolution of the craniofacial complex and teeth in primates. My primary research interests focus on the feeding biomechanics and dietary adaptations of fossil hominins and extant primate species, including modern humans. I apply a range of methods in addressing the questions that interest me, including finite element analysis (FEA), geometric morphometrics, and mechanical testing of primate foods in the wild. I also collaborate with students and other researchers on projects that apply biomechanical modeling techniques to the study of form and function in non-primate animals (e.g., marsupials).
| Present | Assistant Professor, East Tennessee State University ‐ Department of Health Sciences | |
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Disciplines
Research Interests
Grants
| 2021 | Food mechanical properties and feeding biomechanics in sympatric pitheciines from Brownsberg Nature Park, Suriname |
| The Leakey Foundation - 40463 | |
| Research Grant | |
| Role: PI | |
| $16,922 | |
| 2019 | Professional Development Grant |
| Duke University | |
| $5,000 | |
| 2017 | Professional Development Grant |
| American Association of Biological Anthropology | |
| $5,000 | |
| 2015 | Professional Development Grant |
| University at Albany GSEU | |
| $455 | |
| 2012 - 2015 | Teaching Assistantship |
| University at Albany | |
| $14,500 |
Professional Service and Affiliations
| Present | Member, American Association for Anatomists | Present | Member, American Association of Physical Anthropologists | Present | Member, East African Society for Palaeoanthropology and Palaeontology | Present | Member, Paleoanthropology Society |
Honors and Awards
- 2009 - Norman Creel Prize, Competition for Outstanding Student Research in Anatomical Sciences, Stony Brook University
- 2014 - William S. Pollitzer Award, American Association of Physical Anthropologists
Courses
- HSCI 3000 - Human Anatomy
| 2015 | PhD, Biological Anthropology, University at Albany, State University of New York | |
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| 2009 | MA, Biological Anthropology, SUNY Stony Brook | |
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| 2006 | BA, Anthropology, SUNY Stony Brook | |
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Contact Information
PO BOX 70673
Johnson City, TN 37614
Office: Burgin Dossett Hall Room B12
Phone: 423-436-4726
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