Christian Klug

Christian Klug serves as an Adjunct Professor of Paleontology and Curator of the Collection and Museum at the Palaeontological Institute, University of Zurich, where he maintains an active research profile in marine paleontology. His work bridges academic scholarship with museum curation, focusing on fossil analysis and collection management.

His primary research interests encompass:

• Cephalopod evolution (ammonoids, nautiloids, and coleoids)
• Vertebrate paleontology (sharks, ichthyosaurs, and early fish)
• Mesozoic and Paleozoic marine ecosystem dynamics
• Taphonomic processes and fossil preservation
• Paleobiogeographic patterns across geological time

Analysis of his 2024-2025 publications reveals a strong emphasis on cephalopod systematics, with recurring themes in morphological variation, evolutionary adaptations, and predator-prey relationships. His work frequently integrates field data from Switzerland, Morocco, and Poland with advanced analytical techniques like finite element analysis and microwear texture studies. Notable contributions include descriptions of new fossil species (e.g., hybodontiform sharks, chimaera egg capsules) and investigations into macroecological patterns across deep time.

As Curator of the Collection and Museum, Dr. Klug oversees fossil repositories at the University of Zurich, contributing to both research infrastructure and public scientific engagement. His role exemplifies the integration of academic research with museum-based stewardship of paleontological heritage.