Applying agent-based models to archaeological data, using modern ethnoarchaeological data as an analog for behavior.

I study human culture and cooperation in relationship to the environment. In particular, I study how social norms, institutions and societies evolve, and how they are influenced by ecological and social forces. I strive to use this research to learn how to better build durable, sustainable and just institutions and societies. I use experimental economics and agent-based modeling to explore these connections, and work with lot of wonderful people.

Exhaustible natural resources
Fishery resources
Network game theory models
Agent-based models

My research focuses on applied marine ecology and environmental management, particularly with coastal fish assemblages. Research interests include fish ecology, environmental monitoring and assessment methodology and individual-based models.

Aquatic ecology, Socio-ecological fisheries systems