George Brill Email & Phone Number

Cambridge, Gb

My research is centred around the human evolutionary capacity for diverse and extreme locomotor proficiency—running, climbing, swimming and freediving. I am interested in how these locomotor disciplines have allowed our species to become adept at exploiting almost every environment on earth, and the unique physical, psychological and cultural adaptations by which indigenous societies and elite athletes have harnessed these basal evolutionary abilities to reach levels of proficiency far and above those necessary to meet the requirements of our hunter-gatherer past.Grants & Funding:- Vice Chancellor’s and King’s College Scholarship- Emslie Horniman Scholarship (Royal Anthropological Institute)- Evans Fund Fellowship (Cambridge University)- University Travel Fund; Smuts Memorial Fund; University Fieldwork Fund (Cambridge University)

My collaboration with Shane focuses on exploring the evolutionary basis for diverse human locomotion by working with indigenous groups and small-scale societies. We then look at applying these insights and frameworks to athletes in order to understand and exploit the mechanisms behind converting innate evolutionary aptitude into elite performance. We are particularly interested in the sociocultural components of athletic performance on a cross-cultural scale.

Consulatant data analyst for HSI's Monitoring, Evaluation and Impact Assessment team in domestic and street dog welfare across India, South America and the Middle East.PUBLICATIONSBrill G, Chaudhari A, ..., Murali A. Owned-Dog Demographics, Ownership Dynamics, and Attitudes across Three States of India. Animals. 2024; 14: 1464.Brill G, Kartal T, …, Chaudhari A. Seasonal Patterns of Oestrus and Reproduction in Street Dogs of Indian Cities. Frontiers in Veterinary Science. 2022; 9: 836Chaudhari A, Kartal T, Brill G, Amano KJ, Lagayan MG, Jorca D. Dog Ecology and Demographics in Several Areas in the Philippines and Its Application to Anti-Rabies Vaccination Programs. Animals. 2022; 12(1):105.Chaudhari A, Brill G, …, Polak K. Technology for Improving Street Dog Welfare and Capturing Data in Digital Format during Street Dog Sterilisation Programmes. Animals. 2022; 12(15):2000

Big Bay, Fiordland National Park, New Zealand

Part of a four-person team operating and managing a remote and self-contained wilderness lodge, including high-end hospitality, catering and guiding, conservation and invasive species control, and general maintenance (track work, field butchery, building, woodwork, quadbike & tractor operation)

Pahang, Malaysia

Long-term research project involving ten weeks living with an indigenous rainforest community, including community-integration and the development of conversational Batek language skills, multiple jungle-based fieldwork expeditions concerning rainforest foraging techniques, a personal photojournalism project, and the coordination of a collaborative research expedition with movement specialist Shane Benzie into Batek tree-climbing, running and movement perception. Post-fieldwork I presented lectures to the University of Cambridge, the University of Oxford, and industry leaders in rockclimbing research and coaching: Lattice Coaching and Training.

Malaysia

Coordination, leadership and management of international school groups (age 14) in outdoor activities (e.g. rafting, caving, abseiling, trekking) and group hosting/briefing/debriefing. A focus on sustainability/conservation and personal development through the outdoor experience.

Amed, Bali, Indonesia

Varied roles, including assisting on courses and coaching, filming and production of a promotional video and photographic materials, shop management and course sales.

Merapoh, Malaysia

Teacher of local Malay and indigenous Batek children (ages 4-25); Collaboration and relationship management with local Malay community and Batek tribe; Coordination, (often sole) leadership and management of international paying volunteers and school groups (30+) in jungle, cave and community activities; Assistance with conservation and anti-poaching initiatives in the Sungai Yu wildlife corridor bordering Taman Negara

Reigate, Uk

Academic assistance, including mentoring of potential Oxbridge Applicants, individual tutoring for A level and GCSE Maths and Sciences, and class teaching assistant

Ba (Hons); Class I, Biological Anthropology

Activities and Societies: Founding President of CU Indigenous Knowledge and Survival Skills Society (2015-17); Vice President of CU Jiu.

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