Carlos Paul Palmquist Barrena

Carlos Paul Palmquist Barrena is a Full Professor of Paleontology at the University of Malaga's Department of Ecology and Geology. His research integrates taphonomy, paleoecology, and evolutionary biology, with a geographic focus on the Plio-Pleistocene fossil sites of the Guadix-Baza Depression in southeastern Spain. He leads Paul Palmqvist's Lab, which investigates Quaternary mammals, hominin paleobiology, and paleoenvironmental reconstructions.

Professor Palmqvist's research interests encompass:

• Paleoecology of large mammals and hominins
• Taphonomic processes in fossil site formation
• Ecomorphological adaptations in carnivores and herbivores
• Impacts of climate change on Pleistocene ecosystems
• Quantitative approaches in evolutionary studies

His recent publications (2019-2025) demonstrate a focus on:

• Hominin-carnivore interactions at Early Pleistocene sites
• Isotopic reconstructions of past environments
• Evolutionary patterns in canids, felids, and suids
• Controversies in rewilding and conservation paleobiology
• Methodological advances in taphonomic and morphometric analysis

No scientific awards are mentioned in available records. Laboratory resources include field access to key Iberian fossil sites and collaborations with international institutions. His teaching spans philosophy, biology, and environmental science curricula, emphasizing human evolution and paleontological principles.