Phillip Manning

Phillip Manning is a Professor of Natural History at the University of Manchester's Earth and Environmental Sciences department. He holds a BSc from Leicester (1988), MSc from Manchester (1993), and PhD from Sheffield (1999). His research focuses on interdisciplinary paleontology, employing synchrotron imaging, biomaterial analysis, and computational methods to study fossil chemistry, taphonomy, and evolutionary biology. Notably, his work on Archaeopteryx and the Chicxulub impact's effects has advanced understanding of fossil preservation and mass extinctions.

Collaborations include Stanford University, Oxford, and the American Museum of Natural History. He also serves as Scientist in Residence at the Children's Museum of Indianapolis. His awards include Fellowships of the Geological and Royal Geographical Societies, and the Sorby Medal. Research emphasizes UN Sustainable Development Goals through paleontological insights into biodiversity and environmental change.

Key contributions include developing synchrotron-based techniques for fossil analysis, interpreting K-Pg boundary events, and advancing bioarchaeological methods like collagen fingerprinting. Media engagements include BBC documentaries and lectures, enhancing public science communication.