My research focuses on the environmental and social factors affecting cooperation, altruism, competition and aggression in humans and in non-human primates. I got a Degree in Natural Sciences from the University of Rome and moved to Stirling University for a Master in animal welfare. I got my PhD at Liverpool John Moores University with a thesis on conflict management in wild Japanese macaques. After two fixed-term posts in South Africa (where I enjoyed working with wild baboons) and at Paington zoo, I joined the University of Lincoln in September 2005.

Department Responsibilities

Lead of the PostGraduate Research committee Module coordinator for Psychology of war and peace Office hours: Wednesdays, 9:00-10:00. Office location: SSB4223

Subject Specialisms

Cooperation, altruism, war, competition, aggression, primate socio-ecology

Qualifications

• Ph.D. - Liverpool John Moores University 2004
• M.Sc. by Research - University of Stirling 2001
• Laurea - University sapieza of Rome 1998