Lars Holmer

Lars Holmer is a Professor in Historical Geology and Palaeontology at Uppsala University's Department of Earth Sciences, specializing in Palaeobiology. He also serves as Director at Campus Management Organisation for Campus Lagerträdet. With an extensive publication record spanning decades, his research primarily focuses on brachiopods and early animal evolution during the Cambrian period and beyond.

Professor Holmer's research centers on resolving the origin and earliest phylogeny of brachiopods and other lophophorates through detailed paleobiological investigation of their oldest fossil remains. His work combines traditional paleontological methods with molecular and morphological studies of living forms to understand evolutionary patterns across geological time. His research has particularly focused on Cambrian brachiopods, their morphology, phylogeny, and ecological adaptations throughout Earth's history.

His publication record reveals a consistent focus on brachiopod evolution across multiple geological periods, with particular emphasis on Cambrian and Ordovician specimens. Holmer's work spans multiple continents including Sweden, China, Antarctica, Australia, and North America, demonstrating extensive international collaboration. His research frequently examines exceptional fossil preservation sites (Lagerstätten) that provide crucial insights into early animal evolution and biomineralization processes.

As Director of Campus Management Organisation for Campus Lagerträdet, Professor Holmer also contributes to the administrative leadership of Uppsala University's campus facilities, balancing academic research with institutional responsibilities.