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IHARA Yasuo is an associate professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at The University of Tokyo, affiliated with both the undergraduate and graduate programs. His research focuses on evolutionary anthropology and mathematical biology, with an emphasis on mathematical modeling in the evolution of human behavior. He explores questions related to the uniqueness of human traits and the mechanisms by which natural selection has shaped human cognition and behavior. His work incorporates concepts such as behavioral ecology, evolutionary game theory, and cultural evolution. IHARA's research aims to address the fundamental question of how humans have acquired their distinct characteristics within the primate order.