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Mats Eriksson is a Professor and Director of third cycle studies in the Department of Geology at Lund University. His research focuses on virtual/molecular paleontology, Lagerstätten preservation mechanisms, Cambrian-Ordovician faunal dynamics, annelid evolution, and ancient ecosystem trophics. He leads the microfossil laboratory and has supervised multiple doctoral projects.
Key research areas include: (1) Digital paleontological methods, (2) Exceptional fossil preservation processes, (3) Cambrian Orsten Lagerstätte studies, (4) Ordovician-Silurian biostratigraphy, (5) Jawed polychaete evolution, (6) Trophic network reconstruction in ancient ecosystems, and (7) History of paleontological illustration techniques.
Recent work emphasizes Mesozoic marine reptile anatomy (plesiosaurs/ichthyosaurs), with notable contributions to understanding Jurassic integument preservation and Cambrian embryo fossils from China. His research contributes to UN SDG 14 (Life Below Water) through paleoecological insights.
Current projects include: 'A holistic approach to Mesozoic plesiosaur biology' (2021-2025), 'Museum Stobæanum cultural studies', and 'Soft tissue fossilization mechanisms'. He has managed over 6 research projects and published 144+ peer-reviewed works.
