Dr. Kevin Hatala is a human evolutionary biologist who combines experimental laboratory research with paleontological fieldwork to study the evolution of human anatomy and locomotion.
Our laboratory is committed to fostering a community that is diverse in perspectives and with respect to identities related to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ableness, socioeconomic backgrounds, and other aspects of personal identity. We know that a diverse environment enhances our abilities to innovate in our research endeavors, and that it provides a valuable range of lenses through which we can critically analyze our research methods and findings.
Experimental research
Our experimental research examines human anatomy and biomechanics, and develops methods for studying anatomy and function from the human fossil record.
Paleontological fieldwork
Our paleontological fieldwork is focused on uncovering raw data from the Plio-Pleistocene human fossil record in eastern Africa.
Other evolutionary research
Other research focuses on the evolution of various aspects of human anatomy, including but not limited to brain size, body size, and hand morphology.
Contact information
Dr. Kevin Hatala
Buhl Hall, Woodland Rd., Chatham University
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
k.hatala@chatham.edu
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