جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Thomas A. Hegnaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Paleontology
• Invertebrate Paleontology
• Arthropod Evolution
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Thomas A. Hegna is an Associate Professor and Departmental Coordinator in the Geology & Environmental Sciences Department at SUNY Fredonia, where he also serves as coordinator for Physics. His research focuses on the fossil record of arthropods, particularly trilobites and early crustaceans, using this lens to bring phylogenetic relationships into focus. Dr. Hegna's educational background includes: Ph.D. from Yale University M.S. from the University of Iowa B.S. in Geoscience with honors and high distinction from the University of Iowa (minors in English and Philosophy) His research interests center on arthropod evolution and fossilization, with particular emphasis on invertebrate paleontology. Dr. Hegna has made significant contributions to understanding the fossil record of branchiopod crustaceans and their evolutionary history. His work bridges paleontology, evolutionary biology, and geology to reconstruct ancient ecosystems and evolutionary patterns. His recent publications show a consistent focus on arthropod evolution, with particular attention to crustaceans, trilobites, and fossilization processes. His work often employs advanced imaging techniques like micro-CT scanning and combines fieldwork with laboratory analysis to address fundamental questions in evolutionary history. Dr. Hegna has received numerous prestigious awards: WIU Provost's Excellence Award for Teaching with Technology (2016) William T. and Charlotte N. Hagen Young Scholar/Artist award (2022) SUNY Chancellor's award for excellence in scholarship (2024) Robert W. Kasling Memorial Lecture award (2025) Dr. Hegna has mentored 40 students in research projects and led two separate NSF-funded teams (at WIU and SUNY Fredonia) that secured grants for scanning electron microscopes. His collaborative approach to research has fostered strong relationships between students, faculty, and institutions. He directs the Hegna Lab at SUNY Fredonia, which focuses on arthropod paleontology using both traditional and cutting-edge techniques including 3D printing and micro-CT scanning. The lab has produced numerous student-led research projects and publications.

Jennifer Hoyal Cuthillمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Biological machine learning
• Computational palaeobiology
• Evolutionary convergence
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Dr Jennifer Hoyal Cuthill is a Lecturer at the School of Life Sciences, University of Essex , with a UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship. She holds a PhD in Palaeobiology from the University of Cambridge (2011), an MSc in Palaeobiology (University of Bristol, 2007), and a BSc in Zoology (University of Bristol, 2005). Her research focuses on: Biological machine learning : Applying computational methods to life sciences Computational palaeobiology : Quantifying evolutionary history Evolutionary convergence : Measuring repeated evolutionary patterns Ediacaran palaeoecology : Studying Earth's earliest macro-organisms Her current projects include machine learning on butterfly phenotypes and computational analysis of the fossil record . She has received the UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship and presented at conferences including the Palaeontological Association Annual Meeting and Open University Geological Society AGM . She supervises PhD student Benjamin James Calvert and collaborates with institutions like the Earth Life Science Institute at Tokyo Institute of Technology .

Nicholas J. Butterfieldمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Palaeobiology
• Proterozoic eukaryote evolution
• Cambrian Explosion
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Nicholas J. Butterfield is a Professor in the Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Cambridge. His research focuses on the early diversification of eukaryotic life, particularly the Proterozoic record of protistan clades and the Ediacaran-Cambrian explosion of animals. He investigates the macroecological and macroevolutionary shift between Earth's microbial-dominated early history and the Phanerozoic macroscopic world. Research interests include Proterozoic microfossil assemblages from Arctic Canada, Montana, and Svalbard; Cambrian Small Carbonaceous Fossils (SCFs); and taphonomic processes affecting exceptional fossil preservation. Collaborations include work with Peter Adamson (Doushantuo-type microfossils in Norway) and Emily Mitchell (Ediacaran/Avalonian macrofossils). His studies explore biogeochemical feedbacks and the top-down ecological impacts of early animals, challenging traditional oxygen-driven evolutionary models. Techniques involve advanced scanning and analytical methods for fossil analysis. Affiliated with the Department's Geobiology and Earth History research group. Based at Downing Street, Cambridge, he contributes to the Bullard Laboratories and teaches within the Earth Sciences undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

Alex G. Liuمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Palaeobiology
• Ediacaran macrobiota
• Fossil preservation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Alex G. Liu is an Associate Professor in Palaeobiology at the Department of Earth Sciences, University of Cambridge , and an Official Fellow in Natural Sciences at Girton College. His research focuses on the fossil record of early animal evolution, particularly the Ediacaran Period (635–539 million years ago) and the transition to the Cambrian Explosion. He investigates the interplay between biological evolution, environmental changes, and Earth System dynamics through field studies in locations like Newfoundland, Brazil, Namibia, Australia, and China. Research Interests: Dr. Liu specializes in Ediacaran macrobiota , palaeoecology , fossil preservation mechanisms , and sedimentary and geochemical analysis . His work integrates systematics , ichnology , and stratigraphy to address questions about the origins of animal diversity and the environmental drivers of major evolutionary events. Affiliations: He serves as an Associate Editor for the Journal of Paleontology and a Voting Member of the International Subcommission on Ediacaran Stratigraphy . His lab ( Liu Early Life Lab ) explores Cryogenian to Cambrian transitions using field-based and experimental approaches. Education: MESc (Oxford), D.Phil. (Oxford), Fellow of the Geological Society (FGS).

Mark Williamsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Palaeobiology
• Anthropocene Studies
• Mass Extinctions
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Mark Williams is a Palaeobiologist at the University of Leicester, School of Geography, Geology and the Environment. His work focuses on the evolution of life over geological timescales and the impact of human activity on the biosphere, particularly in defining the Anthropocene epoch. Over three decades, his research has spanned diverse ecosystems, from polar regions to tropical environments, examining invasive species and climate-driven changes. He is a key member of the Anthropocene Working Group, contributing to proposals for formalizing the Anthropocene as a geological epoch. His studies integrate palaeontological data with modern environmental analysis to address anthropogenic impacts on Earth's systems. Research interests include mass extinctions, fossil records of human-induced changes, and the geological stratigraphy of the Anthropocene. He has extensively studied Ordovician and Cambrian fossils, linking them to climate adaptation and evolutionary patterns. His work on the Crawford Lake GSSP proposal highlights efforts to define precise stratigraphic boundaries for this epoch. Articles frequently address interdisciplinary debates on human-driven geological changes and ethical dimensions of planetary stewardship. Publications emphasize the Anthropocene’s distinct geological signature through invasive species, urbanization, and industrial signals. Collaborations span palaeontology, geology, and environmental science, with a focus on synthesizing global data to inform sustainability strategies.

• Paleontology
• Geochemistry
• Sedimentology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Lidya Tarhan is an Assistant Professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences at Yale University, where she leads the Tarhan Geobiology Lab. Her research focuses on the interplay between ancient life and environments, particularly during key intervals like the Ediacaran Period and the Cambrian Explosion. She investigates processes such as fossilization, bioturbation, and geochemical cycling using multidisciplinary approaches. Education: Ph.D. (2013), Geological Sciences, University of California-Riverside M.S. (2010), Geological Sciences, University of California-Riverside B.A. (2008), Geology and English, Amherst College Research Interests: Ediacaran preservation mechanisms and paleoenvironments Bioturbation’s role in shaping marine ecosystems Geochemical drivers of fossilization (e.g., silica-rich oceans) Evolution of early animal ecosystems and substrate engineering Experimental taphonomy and sedimentological analysis Scientific Awards: Young Scientist Award (Donath Medal), 2021 Advising & Grants: Her lab actively conducts field and laboratory research, with projects funded by grants exploring fossilization processes, bioturbation impacts, and early Paleozoic environmental dynamics. Collaborations include international efforts to study Arctic climate archives and Ediacaran fossil sites. Labs/Teams: The Tarhan Geobiology Lab integrates fieldwork, geochemical analyses, and modeling to address geobiological questions, with ongoing projects in Nevada, Utah, Australia, and Svalbard.

Adam Maloofمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Paleoclimate
• Early Animal Evolution
• Paleogeography
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Adam Maloof is a Professor of Geosciences at Princeton University and an Associated Faculty member of the High Meadows Environmental Institute (HMEI). His research focuses on Earth history, integrating field observations with quantitative techniques such as photogrammetry, differential GPS surveys, and serial grinding imaging. Key interests include paleoclimate dynamics, early animal evolution, and paleogeography. His group investigates the coevolution of life and climate over the past billion years through studies of ancient sedimentary and volcanic rocks. Research highlights include analyzing Bahamian carbonate geochemistry, Neoproterozoic glacial records, and the application of computational methods like large language models for geological data analysis. The Maloof Research Group develops advanced imaging tools, such as the High-Resolution Multispectral Macro-Imager, to enhance fossil and geological data collection. Their work bridges field studies with laboratory analyses, addressing topics like ooid formation, Cryogenian isotopic excursions, and glacioeustatic sea-level changes. No scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided text, though his extensive publication record reflects impactful contributions to geosciences. His lab focuses on innovative methods to decode Earth’s history, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches.

• Cambrian Explosion
• Ediacaran Biota
• Phylogenetic Relationships
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Diego C Garcia-Bellido is a paleontologist at the University of Adelaide's School of Biological Sciences, within the Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology. He specializes in the early evolution of animals during the Cambrian Explosion and the Ediacaran Biota. His research focuses on taxonomic diversity, functional morphology, and phylogenetic relationships of early metazoans. Education: Graduate Degree in Biology-Zoology (Complutense University, 1995), Postgraduate Degree in Paleontology (1997), PhD in Paleozoic Porifera (2002). Postdoctoral work at the Royal Ontario Museum (2003–2004). Joined the University of Adelaide as a Senior Research Fellow in 2013 and became an Associate Professor in 2018. Research interests include the Ediacaran-Cambrian transition, Burgess Shale-type fossils, and the Emu Bay Shale Lagerstätte. His work integrates field studies, experimental analysis (e.g., modern marine predation), and comparative morphology to understand early animal evolution. Key awards include an Australian Research Council Future Fellowship (2013–2017) and grants from ARC and NASA. Collaborations include the South Australian Museum and the Flinders Ranges Ediacara Foundation for UNESCO World Heritage designation efforts. Supervises Masters and PhD students in paleontology and evolutionary biology. Active in international fieldwork and fossil conservation initiatives.

• Taxonomic Diversity
• Functional Morphology
• Cambrian Explosion
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Diego Garcia-Bellido is a paleontologist at the University of Adelaide, affiliated with the School of Biological Sciences within the Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology. His research focuses on early metazoan evolution, particularly the Cambrian Explosion and Ediacara Biota. He holds an Australian Research Council Future Fellowship (2013–2017) and leads projects on fossil Lagerstätten in Australia and Morocco. Education: Graduate Degree in Biology-Zoology (1995) and Postgraduate in Paleontology (1997) from Complutense University of Madrid. Postdoctoral work at the Royal Ontario Museum and University of Cambridge. Current roles include Senior Researcher at the South Australian Museum and co-leader of UNESCO Flinders Ranges World Heritage efforts. Research Interests: Functional morphology of Cambrian fossils, phylogenetic relationships among early animal groups, Ediacara-Cambrian faunal links, and experimental paleontology. Key projects include Emu Bay Shale studies and collaborations with NASA on Ediacaran predation experiments. Grants & Awards: ARC Discovery Project DP220102772, NASA Exobiology Grant #22-EXO22-0009. Notable contributions to trilobite ontogeny, radiodont morphology, and Ediacaran ecology. Labs & Collaborations: South Australian Museum, University of Adelaide paleontology lab. Active in fieldwork at Flinders Ranges and international sites like Morocco’s Tafilalt region.

Romain Vaucherمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Sedimentology
• Stratigraphy
• Ichnology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Romain Vaucher is a Senior Lecturer in Sedimentary Geology at James Cook University (Australia) within the School of Earth and Environmental Science. He holds a Ph.D. from Claude Bernard University Lyon 1 (2017), M.Sc. and B.Sc. from the University of Geneva (2012, 2010). His research focuses on sedimentary systems dynamics, integrating field studies, stratigraphy, and ichnology to unravel paleoenvironmental and climatic responses. Key areas include deltaic systems, paleoclimate impacts, and sediment provenance. Education: Ph.D. in Sedimentology, University of Lyon, France (2017) M.Sc. in Sedimentary Geology, University of Geneva, Switzerland (2012) B.Sc. in Earth Sciences, University of Geneva, Switzerland (2010) Research Interests: Sedimentary systems dynamics, including modern and ancient settings Paleoclimate impacts on sedimentary processes Stratigraphic architecture of deltaic and coastal systems Ichnology and paleontology of continental to marine systems Awards & Recognition: Early Career Scientist Poster Award (ISC2018) 2024 Winner of the International Meeting of Sedimentology Photo Competition Advancing Science: Co-founder of Sedimentologika , a Diamond Open Access journal Contributor to PRISMS Climate Consortium Editorial roles at The Depositional Record Key Projects: Climate-driven sediment supply variations in Eocene deltaic systems Orbital forcing and sediment records in Southeast Asia Fezouata Biota's taphonomy and paleoecology Modern and ancient storm-flood delta dynamics Teams & Labs: Applied Research in Ichnology and Sedimentology (ARISE) Group Co-leads the PRISMS Climate Consortium

• Biomedical engineering
• Medical physics
• Diffuse optical tomography
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Adam Gibson is Professor of Medical Physics and Heritage Science at University College London (UCL), holding a full-time position in the Department of Medical Physics & Biomedical Engineering. He has been with UCL since 1999, progressing through various academic ranks from Research Associate to his current professorship. Gibson maintains a dual focus in his academic career, bridging medical physics and heritage science disciplines. His educational background includes a PhD from the University of London (1999), an MSc from the University of Exeter (1996), and a BSc (Hons) from Cardiff University (1994). He is also recognized as a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Gibson's research spans two primary domains. In medical physics, he specializes in diffuse optical tomography for functional brain imaging of adults and children, having pioneered the first 3D electrical impedance images of adult brain function and the first 3D optical tomography images of the neonatal head. His heritage science work focuses on developing applications of heritage imaging, particularly multispectral, hyperspectral, and x-ray fluorescence imaging for cultural artifacts and documents. His research has attracted significant funding, with over £3.4 million as Principal Investigator and £6.5 million as Co-Investigator across numerous grants. His recent publications reveal an interdisciplinary research trajectory spanning medical physics applications, heritage conservation techniques, forensic science, and paleontology. The articles demonstrate consistent innovation in imaging technologies applied across diverse scientific domains, with particular emphasis on non-destructive analysis methods for both medical diagnostics and cultural heritage preservation. EPSRC Challenging Engineering Award EPSRC Advanced Research Fellowship Gibson has held significant leadership roles including Research Director in UCL Medical Physics & Biomedical Engineering for 8 years, guiding the department through REF2014 (where they achieved the UK's highest ranking in biomedical engineering) and REF2021. He has secured substantial grant funding and led the UK's contribution to IPERION HS, a major EU research infrastructure project in heritage science. As an educator, he created new BEng/MEng Biomedical Engineering degrees, serves as Faculty Graduate Tutor for UCL Faculty of Engineering Sciences, and has led innovative modules on Heritage Imaging and Physics of the Human Body. Gibson leads research groups in both medical physics and heritage science, with particular focus on developing imaging technologies applicable across both domains. His heritage science group specializes in non-destructive analysis of cultural artifacts, while his medical physics research continues to advance brain imaging techniques for clinical applications.

Martin Smithمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Palaeontology
• Palaeobiology
• Evolutionary Biology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Martin Smith is a Professor in Palaeontology and Director of Education in the Department of Earth Sciences at Durham University. He has been with Durham University since 2015, following a Junior Research Fellowship at Clare College, University of Cambridge from 2012-2015. Professor Smith obtained his PhD from the University of Toronto in 2012, and holds MA & MSc degrees from Sidney Sussex College, University of Cambridge (2008). His academic journey began with undergraduate studies in Natural Sciences at the University of Cambridge, specializing in Earth Sciences. Professor Smith's research focuses on the origins of complex animal life as revealed by the fossil record, particularly the Cambrian Explosion period approximately 530 million years ago. His work combines detailed examination of exceptional fossil deposits like the Burgess Shale with sophisticated mathematical techniques for phylogenetic analysis. He investigates how early animal body plans evolved, with particular interest in Cambrian organisms such as Hallucigenia, Wiwaxia, and Nectocaris. His research spans multiple disciplines including palaeontology, evolutionary biology, and computational methods for analyzing evolutionary relationships. Professor Smith's publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on methodological innovation in phylogenetic analysis alongside detailed studies of early animal evolution. His recent work has made significant contributions to understanding Cambrian fossils, including studies on euarthropod organ systems, the identification of early algal rather than bryozoan fossils, and the radiation of early annelids. His methodological papers on phylogenetic tree analysis have established new standards for comparing evolutionary trees and identifying problematic taxa. As an educator and mentor, Professor Smith supervises multiple postgraduate students and research fellows. His current team includes Research Fellow Deng Wang, Postdoctoral Research Associate Kilian Eichenseer, and Postgraduate Student Alex Butryn. Former students include Emma Long (now at University of Exeter) and Stella Felsinger (now at University of Oxford). He leads the Leverhulme Trust-funded research project "Timing the pace of the Cambrian Explosion" which develops mathematical techniques to integrate geological observations and establish the rate of biodiversity emergence during this critical period in Earth's history. Professor Smith has developed several innovative software packages to facilitate phylogenetic analysis, including TreeDist, TreeTools, TreeSearch, and Rogue. These tools have become important resources for the evolutionary biology community, enabling more robust analysis of evolutionary relationships. His laboratory group, the Palaeoecosystems group, focuses on reconstructing past interactions between life and the planet through quantitative analysis of fossil and geological data.

Benjamin Gillمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sedimentary Geochemistry
• Paleoceanography
• Biogeochemical Cycles
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Benjamin C. Gill is a Professor of Sedimentary Geochemistry at the Department of Geosciences, Virginia Tech. His research focuses on reconstructing Earth's past chemical cycles and environmental changes, particularly during periods of mass extinctions and climatic shifts. He holds a Ph.D. in Earth Sciences from the University of California, Riverside (2009) and a B.S. in Geological Sciences from the University of Missouri (2004). His research integrates geochemical analyses with sedimentological and paleontological data to study biogeochemical cycles of carbon, sulfur, iron, and molybdenum. Key areas of interest include the Toarcian Oceanic Anoxic Event, Cambrian oxygenation events, and Neoproterozoic ocean chemistry. Gill has advised multiple graduate students, including Matt LeRoy and Selva Marroquín, and collaborates on projects involving fieldwork in Nevada, Alberta, and China. Notable contributions include work on thallium isotopes to trace ocean anoxia and zinc isotopes to track eukaryotic evolution. He teaches courses such as GEOS 1014 (Earth and Life Through Time) and GEOS 5634G (Advanced Environmental Geochemistry). Gill was honored as a 2015 Kavli Fellow and maintains an active lab group at Virginia Tech. His research extends to understanding links between plate tectonics, climate, and biological evolution.

Jere H. Lippsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Marine Biology
• Paleontology
• Evolutionary Biology
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Jere H. Lipps is a Professor of the Graduate School at the University of California, Berkeley, specializing in marine evolutionary biology and paleontology. His research spans marine protists , particularly foraminifera , with applications in coral reef ecology , environmental history , and astrobiology . He works on molecular phylogeny, taphonomy, and the fossil record to address climate change, mass extinctions, and reef conservation. His publications focus on foraminiferal evolution , reef dynamics , and extraterrestrial habitats . Articles highlight studies in the Pacific Rim, French Polynesia, and the Neoproterozoic, emphasizing photosymbiosis, earthquake history, and planetary science. Collaborative work includes topics like climate change mitigation and scientific education through museums. He contributes to geoheritage and science communication, including books on Lake Merritt and the UCMP. His affiliations include the University of California Museum of Paleontology (UCMP), where he explores fossil site preservation and geotourism applications.

• Paleobiology
• Earth Science
• Precambrian Geology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sebastian Willman is a Senior Lecturer in Proterozoic Micropaleobiology at the Department of Earth Sciences, Paleobiology, Uppsala University. He serves as Deputy Head of Department responsible for education programs and Subject Coordinator for Geosciences. His research focuses on organic microfossils from the Neoproterozoic and early Cambrian periods, specializing in acritarchs, small carbonaceous fossils (SCFs), and problematic tubular fossils. He investigates their taphonomy, taxonomy, and biostratigraphic potential to understand Precambrian-Cambrian transitions. Recent publications analyze microbial fossilization processes, SCF diversity in Laurentia, and Ediacaran-Cambrian boundary stratigraphy. He collaborates on international projects in Greenland, Finland, Estonia, and Wales, with affiliations to geotourism initiatives like Geoguide Baltoscandia. He was awarded Excellent Teacher and contributes to geotourism guides for Baltic regions, Gotland, and Estonian islands.