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Márton Rabi is a researcher and lecturer in the Department of Geosciences at the University of Tübingen, Germany, within the Faculty of Science. He is actively engaged in paleontological research and teaching, focusing on fossil reptiles and mammals from key Eocene fossil sites such as Geiseltal, Messel, and the Green River Formation. His work integrates systematics, divergence dating, and paleoecology to explore macroevolutionary patterns and their implications for conservation biology.
Education:
- PhD in Geosciences (Palaeontology), University of Tübingen, Germany (2014)
- Diploma (M.S.) in Geology, Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest, Hungary (2009)
His research interests center on the evolutionary history, systematics, and biogeography of fossil reptiles—especially turtles and crocodylians—and mammals. He investigates how physical and biological factors drive macroevolution, using exceptionally preserved fossils to reconstruct phylogenies and paleoenvironments. His work often bridges paleontology with modern conservation efforts through the lens of 'conservation paleobiology.'
The trends in his recent publications reveal a strong focus on the phylogeny and biogeographic history of Crocodylia and Testudines, with recurring themes in fossil Lagerstätten, divergence dating, and morphological evolution. He frequently employs total-evidence approaches and integrates fossil data with molecular datasets to refine evolutionary timelines. His work spans Europe, Asia, and North America, reflecting a broad geographic and taxonomic scope.
Scientific Awards and Fellowships:
- Marie Curie-Train2Move Research Fellowship
- VW Stiftung Postdoctoral Research Fellowship
- Humboldt Foundation postdoctoral project (as host and co-leader)
Márton Rabi has supervised numerous MSc and PhD students and currently co-supervises several doctoral projects funded by the DFG and international institutions. He has secured significant research grants, including a DFG-funded project on early Crocodylia and collaborative work with the University of Turin. He is also involved in designing and hosting postdoctoral fellowships, demonstrating leadership in academic mentoring and research collaboration.
He is affiliated with the Biogeology Workgroup at the University of Tübingen and maintains a guest researcher role at the Central Natural Science Collections, Martin-Luther University, Halle (Saale), Germany, where he continues collaborative research on Cenozoic reptiles.
