Hallie M. Edmonds, PhD

Hallie M. Edmonds serves as a Postdoctoral Research Scholar at Arizona State University's Center for Evolution and Medicine, bringing expertise in biological anthropology and craniofacial biomechanics. Her research focuses on primate feeding adaptations and bite force mechanics, with significant contributions to understanding the relationship between cranial morphology and dietary patterns. Her work includes groundbreaking research on the ontogeny of maximum bite force in humans and zygomatic arch morphology in primates, published in prestigious journals such as the Journal of Anatomy. Currently at ASU, she develops and teaches advanced courses in evolutionary medicine while continuing her research on primate functional anatomy and craniofacial biomechanics. Her recent work examines how dietary adaptations influence primate facial structure, particularly focusing on the relationship between zygomatic arch morphology and feeding behaviors. She also contributes to STEM education through developing strategies for teaching human origins science to middle and high school students.