As humans, we have extraordinary social abilities that are at the core of our evolutionary success. How have we become so adept at navigating such complex social environments? And have our great ape cousins evolved to navigate their social worlds in similar ways? 

These questions are at the heart of my research program. I use non-invasive eye tracking technology and behavioral methods with humans, chimpanzees, and bonobos living around the world to explore the developmental and evolutionary pathways that have shaped our

deeply social worlds.