Lisa Schnetz

Dr. Lisa Schnetz is a Research Fellow at the School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Birmingham. Her primary research focuses on the macro-evolution and diversification of Palaeozoic fossil fishes, particularly cartilaginous fish such as sharks, skates, rays, and chimaeras. She employs x-ray imaging (CT scanning) and quantitative methods to study feeding structures in heterostracans, early armoured jawless fish, as part of the Leverhulme-funded project 'Feeding without jaws'.

Dr. Schnetz holds a PhD from the University of Birmingham (2022), an MSc from the University of Vienna (2015), and a BSc from the University of Vienna (2013). Her work bridges paleontology and quantitative biology, contributing to understanding ancient ecological adaptations.

Her research aligns with the School’s Earth Sciences and Palaeobiology research themes. No specific awards or articles are listed, though her current project highlights interdisciplinary collaboration in paleontological techniques.