Kasper Hlebowicz

My doctoral research focuses on the ecology, evolution and behaviour of animals, in particular, social behaviour in domesticated sheep (Ovis aries):

Leadership in groups: effects on group movement dynamics and decision making

Movement coordination is a widespread phenomenon across gregarious animals. In many systems, the coordinated movement and other synchronised behaviours are driven by certain individuals, so-called leaders. However, despite the common occurrence of leadership in groups across the animal kingdom, little is known about what makes an effective leader, and how leaders contribute to group processes such as movement and decision making in groups. My research project will integrate the theory of leadership, social networks and movement ecology to address these questions in livestock species, sheep in particular.

I am supervised by Dr Stephan Leu and Dr Jerome Buhl at the School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, University of Adelaide.

You can contact me and find out more details on my ResearchGate profile