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Scott Blumenthal is an Assistant Professor at the University of Oregon (on leave AY 21-22), affiliated with the Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences within the Faculty of Science. His research focuses on using stable isotopes to study mammalian evolution, terrestrial ecosystems, and human origins in Africa. He investigates fossil and modern mammal diets, vegetation, and climates, with applications to paleoecology, conservation, and archaeology of prehistoric societies.
Blumenthal leads the Isotopic Paleoecology Lab and co-directs the UO Stable Isotope Lab. His work bridges paleontology, ecology, and archaeology, exploring Cenozoic mammal evolution and the interplay between environmental changes and human adaptation. He employs isotopic proxies to reconstruct ecological dynamics and has contributed to studies of modern ecosystems to contextualize ancient environments.
No academic awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided text. His research integrates fieldwork, laboratory analysis, and interdisciplinary collaboration to address questions about biodiversity, climate impacts, and human-environment interactions.
Blumenthal’s lab facilities support isotopic analysis for paleoecological and archaeological projects, emphasizing methodological innovation in stable isotope applications. His CV provides further details on publications, collaborations, and ongoing initiatives.
