EDUCATION

• 1992-1997 Inaugural dissertation, Dr. Phil. II (1997), Anthropological Institute and Museum, University of Zürich, "The Mongoose Lemur (Eulemur mongoz): A Study in Behaviour and Ecology".
• 1988-91 Diploma (MSc) in Biological Anthropology and Zoology (1991), Anthropological Institute and Museum, University of Zürich, "Die funktionelle Anatomie der Rumpfmuskulatur beim Plumplori (Nycticebus coucang)".
• 1985-88 University of Zürich; Biological Sciences
  LANGUAGE SKILLS

Bilingual:

• English and German
• French, written and spoken at advanced level
• Spanish, written and spoken at advanced level
  
  PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
• 2003-present Honorary research fellow in biological anthropology
• 2002-2003 Post doctoral research fellow and lecturer in biological anthropology (eq. US assistant professor); module "Primate biology" (School of Life and Sport Sciences (SLSS), University of Surrey Roehampton (USR), UK).
• 2001-2002 Fixed-term lecturer and convener in biological anthropology; modules "Introduction to primate evolution", "Primate biology", (SLSS, USR, UK).
• 2000-2002 Post doctoral research fellow and lecturer in biological anthropology; module "Introduction to primate evolution" (SLSS, USR, UK).
• 1999 Research associate; Coordinator and author of a proposal for a Swiss National Centre of Competence in Research entitled "Genes and Environment", (Institute of Ecology, University of Lausanne, CH).
• 1998-2000 Post doctoral research fellow and lecturer in biological anthropology; modules "Primate behaviour and ecology", "Primate sensory physiology" (Anthropological Institute and Museum (AIM), University of Zürich (UoZ), CH).
• 1997-1998 Post doctoral research fellow in lemur reproductive biology (Institute of Zoology, Zoological Society of London, UK).
• 1992-1997 PhD (AIM, UoZ, CH, Prof. R. D. Martin)
• 1990-1994 Research assistant: curatorial assistance in the A. H. Schultz primate skeletal collection and archives; contributions to exhibitions and a new Anthropological Museum; supervision of practical courses in general primatology, comparative primate anatomy and dissection, human skeletal biology, human evolution (AIM, UoZ, CH)
  
  REVIEWED SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS, BOOKS & BOOK CHAPTERS
• 1. Curtis, D.J. (in press) Diet and nutrition in wild mongoose lemurs (Eulemur mongoz) and their implications for the evolution of small group size and female dominance in lemurs. Am. J. Phys. Anthropol. Published online 3 Nov 2003 DOI: 10.1002/ajpa.10268.
• 2. Setchell, J.M. & Curtis, D.J. (eds) (2003) Field and Laboratory Methods in Primatology. Cambridge University Press: Cambridge.
• 3. Curtis, D.J. & Setchell, J.M. (2003) Introduction to field and laboratory methods in primatology. In: Setchell, J.M. & Curtis, D.J. (eds) Field and Laboratory Methods in Primatology. Cambridge University Press: Cambridge.
• 4. Ancrenaz, M., Setchell, J.M. & Curtis, D.J. (2003) Handling, anaesthesia and biological sampling. In: Setchell, J.M. & Curtis, D.J. (eds) Field and Laboratory Methods in Primatology. Cambridge University Press: Cambridge.
• 5. Bearder, S.K., Curtis, D.J., Dew, J.L., Setchell, J.M. & Nekaris, K.A.I. (2003) Tips from the bush: an A-Z of helpful suggestions. In: Setchell, J.M. & Curtis, D.J. (eds) Field and Laboratory Methods in Primatology. Cambridge University Press: Cambridge.
• 6. Curtis, D.J. & Rasmussen, M.A. (2002) Cathemerality in lemurs. Evol. Anthrop. Suppl. 1:83-86
• 7. Curtis, D.J. (2000) Food-related behaviour, diet and nutrition in wild mongoose lemurs (Eulemur mongoz). In: T. Bettinger (ed). Mongoose Lemur Management Plan (Eulemur mongoz). Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, Cleveland.
• 8. Curtis, D. J., Zaramody, A., Green, D. I. & Pickard, A. R. (2000) Non-invasive monitoring of reproductive status in wild mongoose lemurs (Eulemur mongoz). Reprod. Fertil. Dev. 12: 21-29.
• 9. Müller, P., Velo, A., Raheliarisoa, E.-O., Zaramody, A. & Curtis, D.J. (2000) Surveys of sympatric lemurs at Anjamena, north-west Madagascar. Afr. J. Ecol. 38: 248-257.
• 10. Curtis, D.J. & Zaramody, A. (1999) Social structure and seasonal variation in the behaviour of Eulemur mongoz. Folia Primatol. 70: 79-96.
• 11. Curtis, D.J., Zaramody, A. & Martin, R.D. (1999) Cathemerality in the mongoose lemur, Eulemur mongoz. Am. J. Primatol. 47: 279-298.
• 12. Curtis, D.J. & Zaramody, A. (1998) Group size, home range use and seasonal variation in the ecology of Eulemur mongoz. Int. J. Primatol. 19: 811-835.
• 13. Curtis, D.J., Velo, A., Raheliarisoa, E.-O., Zaramody, A. & Müller, P. (1998) Surveys on Propithecus verreauxi deckeni, a melanistic variant, and P. v. coronatus in north-west Madagascar. Oryx. 32: 157-164.
• 14. Curtis, D.J. (1995) Functional anatomy of the trunk musculature in the slow loris (Nycticebus coucang). Am. J. Phys. Anthropol. 97: 367-379.
• 15. Curtis, D.J., Zaramody, A. & Rabetsimialona, O.D. (1995) Sighting of the western gentle lemur (Hapalemur griseus occidentalis) in north-west Madagascar. Oryx 29: 215-217.
• 16. Curtis, D.J. & Feistner, A.T.C. (1994) Positional behaviour in captive aye-ayes (Daubentonia madagascariensis). Folia Primatol. 62: 155-159.
• 17. Curtis, D.J. (1992) Substrate use in captive aye-ayes (Daubentonia madagascariensis). Dodo, J. Jersey Wildl. Preserv. Trusts 28: 30-44.
  
  ABSTRACTS & OTHER SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS
• 1. Pastorini, J., Zaramody, A., Curtis, D.J., Martin, R.D. & Forstner, M.R.J. (2001) Sympatric hybridisation between Eulemur fulvus and E. mongoz. 7th Congress of the German Primate Society. Folia Primatol. 72: 176.
• 2. Thomas, R.M. & Curtis, D.J. (2001) A novel software application for the study of photoperiodic cueing mechanisms underlying circadian and circannual rhythms and lunar-periodic modulations. 7th Congress of the German Primate Society. Folia Primatol. 72: 187.
• 3. Curtis, D.J. (2001) Feeding ecology in Eulemur mongoz: Seed dispersal, pollination and plant predation. XVIIIth Congress of IPS Abstracts (Adelaide, Australia, 2001).
• 4. Curtis, D.J., Zaramody, A., Green, D.I. & Pickard, A.R. (2000) Monitoring the reproduction of wild mongoose lemurs (Eulemur mongoz) in Madagascar. Science for Conservation 2000, Institute of Zoology, The Zoological Society of London, London.
• 5. Curtis, D.J., Zaramody, A., Green, D.I. & Pickard, A.R. (1999) Non-invasive monitoring of reproductive status in wild mongoose lemurs (Eulemur mongoz): An investigation of faecal steroid excretion patterns. 7th World Conference on Breeding Endangered Species. Linking Zoo and Field Research to Advance Conservation, Poster Abstracts (Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, USA, 1999).
• 6. Pastorini, J., Forstner, M.R.J., Zaramody, A., Scheffrahn, W., Clark, M.S., Waters, M., Curtis, D.J. & Martin, R.D. (1999) Population genetic study of mongoose lemurs based on DNA sequences. 7th World Conference on Breeding Endangered Species. Linking Zoo and Field Research to Advance Conservation, Poster Abstracts (Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, USA, 1999)
• 7. Curtis, D.J. & Zaramody, A. (1998) Behaviour and ecology of the mongoose lemur. Lemur News 3: 20-21.
• 8. Curtis, D.J. (1998) Food-related behaviour and quantification of food and nutrient intake in wild mongoose lemurs. EFP, Abstracts (Université de Rennes-I, Paimpont, France, 1998).
• 9. Pastorini, J., Zaramody, A., Scheffrahn, W., Clark, M., Waters, M. & Curtis, D.J. (1998) Body measurements from wild mongoose lemurs at Anjamena. XVIIth Congress of IPS, Poster Abstracts (Antananarivo, Madagascar, 1998).
• 10. Curtis, D.J. (1997) A third activity pattern in primates: cathemerality in lemurs. Abstracts. PSGB winter meeting. Primate Eye 63: 19.
• 11. Curtis, D.J. & Zaramody, A. (1997) Monogamy and mate monopolization by females in Eulemur mongoz. Poster Abstracts "1. Göttinger Freilandtage". Primate Report. 48-2: 16-17.
• 12. Curtis, D.J. & Feistner, A.T.C. (1993) Positional behaviour in captive aye-ayes (Daubentonia madagascariensis). Creatures of the Dark: The Nocturnal Prosimians, Poster Abstracts (Duke University, Durham, NC, 1993).
• 13. Curtis, D.J. (1992) Comparative functional anatomy of the trunk musculature in the slow loris (Nycticebus coucang) and the squirrel monkey (Saimiri sciureus). XIVth Congress of IPS, Poster Abstracts (Strasbourg, France, 1992).