The Primatology Profiles Project
Each month, we are interviewing an individual working in a field related to Primatology to discuss their work and background, ultimately showcasing who they are and what they do.
Through these conversations with a diverse group of contributors, this project recognises Primatology as an intricate and practical field with many forms of engagement. This can range from researchers studying behaviour and physiology to ask questions concerning evolution and ecology, to conservationists working for policy change, and those directly involved with primates day to day in captive care facilities.
We hope to show those with aspirations of being involved in Primatology that there is no one way to shape your career. Importantly, every person working in Primatology holds a unique story of how they made it to their position, showing no-one need limit themselves by their background. The one thing shared by all is a passion and desire to contribute.
Project lead: Stuart Thompson
Stuart is an intern working alongside the Primate Society of Great Britain, with a special interest in science communication. During his tenure, he aims to increase visibility of those involved in UK Primatology, both domestically and across range countries. This will serve as a guide for young academics and those with innate interests in all things primate, for how they may carveout their own path. In the face of his own personal academic setbacks, it is of great significance to Stuart to assist in preserving the legacy of UK Primatology, showcasing achievement and further curiosity.
Graduating from the University of Kent in 2025, where he studied BSc Human Biology and Behaviour, Stuart’s research interests include broad themes around Biological Anthropology, including sexual competition, comparative morphology, and the hominin fossil record. He currently studies MSc Evolution and Genomics at the University of East Anglia, researching human population structure in Oceania.
Read the profiles here:
I discovered chimpanzees and knew that was it
Harmonie Klein
PhD Student at the University of St Andrews
Read Harmonie's interview here.
Look for opportunities to make a difference wherever you go.
Praneetha Monipi
Conservation Scientist and Founder & Director of Adhvaya: Beyond Barriers
Read Praneetha's interview here.
A Chimpanzee PhD… Yes! From Chimpanzee Attachment to Baboon Motherhood
Dr Eléonore Rolland
Postdoctoral Researcher, Anthropology Department of University College London.
Read Eléonore's interview here.
My heart is with howler monkeys
Prof. Jacob Dunn
Professor of Evolutionary Biology at Anglia Ruskin University and Principal Investigator of the Primate Evolution and Ecology Research (PEER) Group
Read Jacob's interview here.
