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Scott Maddux

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Scott D. Maddux, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor
Center for Anatomical Sciences
Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
University of North Texas Health Science Center
Ft. Worth, TX 76107
scott.maddux@unthsc.edu

Ph.D. Anthropology, University of Iowa (2011).
M.A. Anthropology, University of Iowa (2006).
B.A. Anthropology, Texas A&M University (2003).

Curriculum Vitae
Maddux Lab Website

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My research focuses on human evolution during the Middle and Late Pleistocene with an emphasis on the distinctive craniofacial morphologies of Neandertals and modern humans.  My current projects focus extensively on linking evolutionary changes in upper respiratory tract anatomy to physiological demands for respiratory air-conditioning (heat and moisture transfer) in different climates.  In particular, my laboratory specializes in the 3D modeling and geometric morphometric analysis of upper respiratory tract anatomy using high-resolution medical imaging modalities (e.g., CT, μCT, MRI).  I have also developed a strong collaborative relationship with Dr. Brian Dennis, director of the NSF/DOE/DARPA-funded Computational Fluid Dynamics Laboratory at the University of Texas at Arlington.  By merging our two areas of expertise, we have successfully established protocols for quantitatively assessing functional relationships between upper respiratory anatomy and airway physiology under controlled environmental conditions.
Current Projects
  • Climate and ecogeographic variation in human nasal anatomy
  • Evolutionary “mismatches” and modern respiratory health (e.g., asthma, sinusitis, sleep apnea).
  • Developmental integration of nasal/sinus morphology and surrounding facial anatomy
  • Climatic and energetic influences on Neandertal facial morphology and evolution
The Maddux Lab is funded by the National Science Foundation (BCS #2020715 &  BCS #2050253) and the American Association for Anatomy (Innovations Program).
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Selected Publications

  • Marks TH, Maddux SD,  Butaric LN, Franciscus RG. 2019. “Climatic adaptation in human inferior nasal turbinate morphology: Evidence from Arctic and Equatorial populations.”  American Journal of Physical Anthropology. 169:498-512.
  • Ward CV, Maddux SD,  Middleton ER. 2018. “Three-dimensional anatomy of the anthropoid bony pelvis.” American Journal of Physical Anthropology. 166: 3-25.
  • Maddux SD, Yokley TR, Butaric LN, Franciscus RG. 2017. “Ecogeographic variation across morphofunctional units of the human nose.” American Journal of Physical Anthropology. 162: 103-119.
  • Maddux SD, Butaric LN. 2017. “The influence of zygomatico-maxillary morphology on maxillary sinus form and function: How spatial constraints influence pneumatization patterns among modern humans.” Anatomical Record. 300: 209-225.
  • Maddux SD, Yokley TR, Svoma BM, Franciscus RG. 2016.“Absolute humidity and the human nose: A re-analysis of climate zones and their influence on nasal form and function.” American Journal of Physical Anthropology. 161(2): 309-320.
  • Butaric LN, Maddux SD. 2016.“Morphological covariation between the maxillary sinus and midfacial skeleton among sub-Saharan and circumpolar modern humans.” American Journal of Physical Anthropology. 160:483-497.
  • Polanski JM, Marsh HE, Maddux SD. 2016. “Dental size reduction in Indonesian Homo erectus: Implications for the PU-198 premolar and the appearance of Homo sapiens on Java.” Journal of Human Evolution. 90:49-54.
  • Maddux SD, Sporleder AN, Burns CE. 2015. “Geographic variation in zygomaxillary suture morphology and its use in ancestry estimation.” Journal of Forensic Sciences. 60(4): 966-973.
  • Maddux SD, Ward CV, Brown FH, Plavcan JM, Manthi FK. 2015. “A 750,000 year old hominin molar from the site of Nadung’a, West Turkana, Kenya.” Journal of Human Evolution. 80(3): 179-183.
  • Moffett EA, Maddux SD, Ward CV. 2013.“Sexual dimorphism in relative sacral breadth among catarrhine primates.” American Journal of Physical Anthropology. 152(4): 435-446.
  • Wu X, Maddux SD, Pan L, Trinkaus E. 2012. “Nasal floor variation among eastern Eurasian Pleistocene Homo.” Anthropological Science. 120(3): 217-226.
  • Holton NE, Franciscus RG, Nieves MA, Marshal SD, Reimer SB, Southard TE, Keller JC, Maddux SD. 2010. “Sutural growth restriction and modern human facial evolution: an experimental study in a pig model.” Journal of Anatomy. 216(1): 41-61.
  • Maddux SD, Franciscus RG. 2009. “Allometric scaling of infraorbital surface topography in Homo.” Journal of Human Evolution. 56(2): 161-174.

Teaching

At UNT Health Science Center I serve as the course director for Musculoskeletal and Skin System 1 (MEDE 7811) and teach in additional dissection-based anatomy courses to Medical, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, and Graduate students.

Courses Taught
  • MEDE 7811: Musculoskeletal and Skin Systems 1 (medical students) – Course Director.
  • MEDE 7812: Nervous System 1 (medical students).
  • MEDE 7615: Cardiopulmonary System 1 (medical students).
  • MEDE 7611: Gastrointestinal & Renal Systems 1 (medical students).
  • MEDE 7715: Reproductive & Endocrine Systems 1 (medical students).
  • DPHT 7200 & 7400: Clinical Anatomy 1 & 2 (physical therapy students).
  • MPAS 5401 & 5208: Clinical Anatomy 1 & 2 (physician assistant students).
  • SARS 5401: Structural Anatomy (graduate students)

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