William L Crepet

William L Crepet is a Professor at the School of Integrative Plant Science, Cornell University, specializing in Plant Biology. His work focuses on integrating fossil evidence with molecular and ecological approaches to address fundamental questions in plant evolution.

• Education: PhD from Yale University (1973), Master of Philosophy (1971), BA (1969)

Research Interests: Primarily centered on establishing a reliable fossil record for flowering plants, emphasizing phylogenetic significance, adaptive traits, and implications for climate change, molecular evolution, and angiosperm dominance in modern ecosystems.

Publication Trends: Focus on Cretaceous fossil analysis, phylogenetic methodologies, and interdisciplinary approaches to angiosperm evolution and diversification.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Joseph F. Cullman Fellowship
  • Top 25 contributors to American Journal of Botany (2014)
  • SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence (2016)
  • Outstanding Service to CALS Community Award (2015)
  • Ermine Cowles Case Memorial Lecture (2012)
  • Botanical Society of America Merit Award (2007)
• Teaching:
  • PLSCI 6560 - Topics in Plant Evolution
  • PLSCI 2480 - Vascular Plant Systematics
  • PLSCI 1150 - CSI: Forensic Botany