Robert Asher

Dr. Robert Asher is an Associate Professor and Curator at the University of Cambridge's Department of Zoology and the University Museum of Zoology. He is a leading evolutionary biologist specializing in mammalian evolution and morphology, leading the Mammal Evolution and Morphology Group.

• Affiliation: Department of Zoology, University of Cambridge
• Position: Associate Professor and Curator, University Museum of Zoology
• Research Group: Mammal Evolution and Morphology Group

His research focuses on understanding the evolutionary history and morphological diversity of mammals, integrating phylogenetic, developmental, and paleontological approaches. His work spans topics such as mammalian dentition, skeletal morphology, and the evolutionary relationships within Afrotheria and other mammalian clades.

Dr. Asher's recent publications highlight his expertise in phylogenetics, developmental biology, and paleontology, with studies on shrews, golden moles, sirenians, and other mammalian groups. He actively supervises PhD students and contributes to the academic community through his curatorial role at the University Museum of Zoology.