Daniel E. Lieberman is a paleoanthropologist and professor at Harvard University, specializing in human evolutionary biology.
He received his education from Harvard and Cambridge universities.
Lieberman's research focuses on the evolution of the human head and body, combining paleontology, anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics.
He is known for his work on human locomotion, particularly the evolution of running.
Lieberman proposed that humans evolved to run long distances for scavenging and hunting.
His research on barefoot running gained popularity through the book "Born to Run." An avid marathon runner himself, Lieberman is nicknamed "The Barefoot Professor" for his barefoot running habits.
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