My primary research interests are in the study of complex social and socio-biological systems, with a particular focus on human behavior in different contexts. Human behavior can be treated as the product of complex processes driven by ecological, social, psychological, and cultural forces. A deep understanding of human behavior is essential to addressing the numerous challenges our society faces (such as climate change; pandemics; growing inequality; social, economic, or political crises; political polarization; misinformation; and violent conflicts). In my research, I build mathematical models to understand key ecological, material, cognitive, social, and cultural factors affecting human behavior in various contexts. I test these models on real data and try to make predictions and recommendations for policymakers that can contribute to fostering sustainability, efficiency, diversity, and equity of our society. I also build evolutionary models to explain what kind of selective pressures shaped the evolution of the observed behavioral patterns.

Overall, I believe that my research can contribute to the HEALMOD's mission by uncovering the general principles underlying collective adaptation to a changing world and utilizing these principles to develop effective intervention strategies.

Research interests:

• Mathematical and computational modeling
• Human behavior
• Coupled human–environment systems
• Social norms and social institutions
• Social and cultural evolution''