Charlotte Brassey

Dr. Charlotte Brassey is a Senior Lecturer in Zoology at Manchester Metropolitan University, specializing in functional morphology, comparative anatomy, and 3D imaging techniques. Her research explores mammalian genitalia evolution and animal kinematics using advanced imaging technologies. She serves as Associate Editor for Proceedings of the Royal Society B and is a grant reviewer for major UK research councils.

Her research spans:

• Evolution of mammalian baculum and clitoris
• 3D shape quantification methods
• AI-based animal tracking
• Biomechanical modeling

Her publications focus on comparative anatomy across species, employing CT scanning and morphometric analysis to understand functional adaptations in vertebrates and arthropods. The research shows consistent application of 3D imaging to evolutionary questions across diverse taxa.

Dr. Brassey supervises PhD students investigating reproductive biomechanics in mammals and predatory structures in arthropods. She serves on governance boards including the EPSRC National X-Ray Computed Tomography Facility and NERC Peer Review College.