Rebecca Lakin

Rebecca Lakin is a Lecturer in Biological and Forensic Sciences at the University of South Wales, affiliated with the Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science. Her research focuses on vertebrate paleontology, evolutionary biology, and Mesozoic ecosystems. She specializes in topics such as archosaur evolution, Cretaceous-Paleogene mass extinction impacts, and crocodilian reproductive strategies. Her work bridges paleobiology with modern zoological studies.

Key research interests include the evolutionary adaptations of prehistoric reptiles, juvenile morphology in spinosaurs, and faunal transitions during major geological events. Her publications analyze survival mechanisms of vertebrates across mass extinctions, latitudinal ecological gradients, and morphological changes in ancient species.

Publications include studies on parental care in archosaurs, snake dispersal post-Cretaceous-Paleogene extinction, and comparative analyses of Rhaetian vertebrates in the UK. Her work contributes to understanding long-term evolutionary patterns and ecological resilience.

No scientific awards are explicitly listed. Responsibilities include teaching in Biological and Forensic Sciences and overseeing research projects related to her expertise areas. She is part of the university's academic team advancing interdisciplinary studies in natural sciences.