hominin evolution
| as canada research chair in human origins, dr. matthew tocheri’s research program contributes new, significant insights into human evolution, culture, and diversity. it also extends understanding about recent past human dispersals across southeast asia and the people of the indonesian island of flores. | |
 | dr. matthew tochericanada research chair in human origins (tier 2)areas of research
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overview of researchthrough new archaeological excavations, laboratory analyses and international collaborations, tocheri aims to substantially increase current understanding of the anatomy, biology and culture of homo floresiensis—the so-called “hobbits” of human evolution that disappeared 60–50 thousand years ago on flores—and whether modern humans played any role in their extinction. this research will increase our understanding of past human diversity, both biologically and culturally. | |
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dr. tocheri's research exemplifies 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 's commitment to advancing the following united nations’ sustainable development goals (sdgs): | |
contact information: dr. matthew tocheri associate professor department of anthropology tel.: 807-343-8010 ext. 8568 email: mtocheri@lakeheadu.ca | |