Ross Secord

Ross Secord is an Associate Professor in the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. His research focuses on Paleogene mammals and their relationship to climate change, particularly through stable isotope analysis.

• Research Themes:
  • Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum (PETM) faunal dispersal
  • Climate-driven mammalian evolution
  • High-resolution biostratigraphy & chemostratigraphy
  • Stable isotope proxies for paleoclimate reconstruction
  • Ecological response to abrupt warming events

Ross Secord's publications reveal a consistent focus on Paleogene terrestrial ecosystems, with particular emphasis on the PETM as a model for understanding climate-ecology interactions. His work combines mammalian paleontology with geochemical analysis to reconstruct ancient environments.

• Contact:
  • Email: rsecord2@unl.edu
  • Office: BESY 200, Lincoln, NE 68588-0340