"Evolutionary dynamics" is the study of the fundamental mathematical principles that guide evolution. The Program for Evolutionary Dynamics (PED) at Harvard University was established in 2003 and is dedicated to research and teaching.

Martin Nowak, Professor of Mathematics and of Biology at Harvard University, is the director of this program. May Huang is the Chief Administrative Officer.

Our current research topics include: culturomics, eusociality, evolution of cooperation, cancer, viruses, evolutionary game/graph/set theory, happiness, networks, banks, prelife, spatial selection, and experimental games.


A brief statement about inclusive fitness and eusociality






























David Rand proves that nice guys can finish first when it comes to dynamic social networks and cooperation.
David Rand Rose Lincoln/Harvard Staff Photographer

Peter Blake (PED) and Katherine McAuliffe (HEB) created the "Inequity Game" to explore economic decision-making of children.
Peter Blake and Katherine McAuliffe Justin Ide/Harvard Staff Photographer

Erez Lieberman Aiden and Jean-Baptiste Michel initiate "Culturomics".
Erez Lieberman Aiden and Jean-Baptiste Michel Kris Snibbe/Harvard Staff Photographer