جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Biological evolution
• Paleontology
• Ediacaran-Cambrian transition
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Dr. Guy Narbonne is a Professor at Queen’s University, Department of Geological Science and Geological Engineering, within the Faculty of Arts and Science. His research focuses on the origin and early evolution of animals and their ecosystems during the Neoproterozoic and Cambrian periods, integrating paleontology, sedimentology, and geochemistry. He has contributed to defining critical geologic boundaries, including the Cambrian Period and the Ediacaran Period, and played a pivotal role in designating Mistaken Point as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. His work spans global field sites in Newfoundland, Namibia, Australia, and Canada. Research Interests include Ediacaran paleobiology, trace fossils, and Proterozoic/Paleozoic reefs. He teaches courses such as GEOL 107/GEOE 207 (History of Life) and GEOL/GEOE 337 (Paleontology). Awards include the Neale Medal (2017), Bancroft Award (2014), and Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada (2010). His publications include influential works like The Rise of Animals: Evolution and Diversification of Kingdom Animalia and numerous high-impact papers in journals like Nature Communications and Science . Awards: Earth Science in Canada Leader Award (2023), UNESCO World Heritage contributions, and international recognition for geoscience diplomacy. Advising & Grants: Supervises students in geology/biology, emphasizing fieldwork. Projects involve global expeditions and interdisciplinary collaboration. Labs/Teams: Active in UNESCO-IUGS programs, including the International Geoscience Program (2017-2018) and Global Change Evidence initiatives (2012-2016).

Mats Erikssonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Virtual paleontology
• Molecular paleontology
• Lagerstätten preservation
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Mats Eriksson is a Professor and Director of third cycle studies in the Department of Geology at Lund University. His research focuses on virtual/molecular paleontology, Lagerstätten preservation mechanisms, Cambrian-Ordovician faunal dynamics, annelid evolution, and ancient ecosystem trophics. He leads the microfossil laboratory and has supervised multiple doctoral projects. Key research areas include: (1) Digital paleontological methods, (2) Exceptional fossil preservation processes, (3) Cambrian Orsten Lagerstätte studies, (4) Ordovician-Silurian biostratigraphy, (5) Jawed polychaete evolution, (6) Trophic network reconstruction in ancient ecosystems, and (7) History of paleontological illustration techniques. Recent work emphasizes Mesozoic marine reptile anatomy (plesiosaurs/ichthyosaurs), with notable contributions to understanding Jurassic integument preservation and Cambrian embryo fossils from China. His research contributes to UN SDG 14 (Life Below Water) through paleoecological insights. Current projects include: 'A holistic approach to Mesozoic plesiosaur biology' (2021-2025), 'Museum Stobæanum cultural studies', and 'Soft tissue fossilization mechanisms'. He has managed over 6 research projects and published 144+ peer-reviewed works.

• Paleontology
• Stratigraphy
• Brachiopod Evolution
• +۴ مورد دیگر

David Harper is a Visiting Research Fellow in the Department of Geology at Lund University, specializing in paleontology and stratigraphy with emphasis on Ordovician period geology and brachiopod evolution. His international collaborations span Sweden, South Africa, Ireland, and Greenland. Harper's research focuses on mass extinction events, bioregionalism, and fossil assemblages in deep-water environments. He investigates paleoenvironmental reconstruction through brachiopod-dominated shell concentrations and Ordovician stratigraphy, contributing to understanding biogeographic patterns and ancient climate impacts. Key areas include Greenland geology and Malvinoxhosan bioregion dynamics. Recent publications (2021-2024) reveal concentrated work on Ordovician-Cambrian transitions across multiple continents. His studies integrate sedimentology and paleontology to analyze biocrises, fossil preservation, and taphonomic processes, with notable outputs on South African geology and Carboniferous cnidarian morphology. Harper maintains active international collaborations, as evidenced by co-authored works with researchers across Sweden, South Africa, Ireland, and Greenland, reflecting a globally networked research approach in Earth sciences.

Noel Heimمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Paleobiology
• Evolutionary Biology
• Geology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Noel Heim is a Lecturer in the Department of Earth and Climate Sciences at Tufts University, School of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on reconstructing Earth's marine biosphere history, integrating large databases like the Paleobiology Database and Macrostrat to analyze evolutionary and environmental processes across 600 million years. He emphasizes field studies and quantitative methods to understand ecological and physiological drivers of biodiversity changes, including modern anthropogenic impacts. Education: PhD (University of Georgia, 2008), MS (University of California Riverside, 2003), BS (University of Chicago, 2000). Postdoctoral training at Stanford University (2012–2019) and University of Wisconsin-Madison (2008–2011). Research interests span paleobiology, evolutionary ecology, and conservation biology. Current projects include predicting insect extinction risks using citizen science data, analyzing intertidal biodiversity shifts in the Pacific, and developing models of physiological habitat changes under climate warming. Publications (selected 15 most recent) highlight themes of body size evolution, mass extinction dynamics, and ecological selectivity. Advising includes high school and undergraduate researchers, with team alumni like Stephanie Lechki progressing to PhD programs. No explicit awards listed, but extensive peer-reviewed contributions reflect recognition in the field.

Glenn Brockمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cambrian Explosion
• Bilaterian Evolution
• Paleontology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Glenn Brock is a Professor at the School of Natural Sciences, Macquarie University. His research focuses on the Cambrian Explosion, early bilaterian evolution, and biostratigraphy of Cambrian fossils. He specializes in Small Shelly Fossils (SSF) and brachiopod phylogeny, with fieldwork in Australasia, Antarctica, and South China. Research interests include the interplay between tectonics and early animal evolution, chronostratigraphic correlations of Cambrian sequences, and the application of multi-proxy geochemical methods. Key projects include resolving Cambrian continental positions and the Sinsk extinction event. Hosted academic visitors (e.g., Lars Holmer in 2017) Contributed to datasets on brachiopod allometry and glauconite geochronology Active in international collaborations on Gondwanan paleontology Recent work highlights include the 2024 Science Advances paper on tectonic triggers of the Sinsk event and 2024 Gondwana Research studies on Antarctic chronostratigraphy.

Nic Minterمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Palaeontology
• Sedimentology
• Behavioral Ecology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Nic Minter is an Associate Professor in Analytical and Experimental Palaeontology at the University of Portsmouth, affiliated with the School of the Environment and Life Sciences and the Department of Environmental Geography and Geosciences. He is a PhD supervisor and leads research at the intersection of palaeontology, sedimentology, and behavioural ecology, focusing on organism-substrate interactions to understand ecosystem evolution across geological time. His work addresses major events such as the Cambrian explosion, mass extinctions, and terrestrial colonization. Research Interests: Co-evolution of life and Earth systems, organism-sediment interactions, Cambrian explosion, bioturbation, and palaeoenvironmental analysis. Field Studies: Extensive work in globally significant sites like the Burgess Shale (Canada), Permian Robledo Mountains (New Mexico), and Cretaceous Dinosaur Coast (Korea). Publications: Over 45 peer-reviewed articles, including high-impact studies in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences and Current Biology . Awards: Holder of 4 scientific prizes (specific names not listed). Advising & Grants: Supervises PhD students and leads projects in palaeontology and experimental ichnology. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with global networks, contributing to institutions like the Institute of the Earth and Environment.

Martin Helmkampfمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Evolutionary Biology
• Phylogenetics
• Genomics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Martin Helmkampf is a Senior Scientist in the Department of Ecology at the Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) in Bremen, Germany, specializing in evolutionary genomics and phylogenetics within the Working Group Fish Ecology and Evolution. His research centers on evolutionary radiations, employing genome-scale datasets and bioinformatic tools to investigate genomic drivers of diversification. Current work focuses on Caribbean hamlet fish color pattern evolution, while historical studies examine the Cambrian explosion and social insect radiation. Helmkampf integrates phylogenetic analysis with comparative genomics to trace how genomic changes shape organismal evolution across timescales. As part of ZMT's Fish Ecology and Evolution working group, he analyzes phylogenetic relationships in hamlet populations and genomic differences between radiating hamlets and non-radiating serranid fishes, leveraging high-throughput sequencing to uncover mechanisms behind rapid speciation events in marine environments.

• Paleontology
• Biostratigraphy
• Cambrian Geology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Gerd Geyer serves as an Adjunct Professor at the Chair of Geodynamics and Geomaterials Research within the Institute of Geography and Geology at the University of Würzburg's Faculty of Philosophy. His research focuses primarily on Cambrian paleontology, biostratigraphy, and geological evolution, with particular emphasis on trilobite systematics and early fossil assemblages. Professor Geyer's research interests span the critical transition periods in Earth's history, especially the Ediacaran-Cambrian boundary and the subsequent Cambrian explosion of life. His work integrates detailed fossil analysis with stratigraphic correlation across different paleocontinents, particularly examining West Gondwanan successions. He has made significant contributions to understanding trilobite evolution , hyolith taxonomy , graptolite distribution , and the paleobiogeographic patterns during the Cambrian period. His research often bridges paleontology with broader geological contexts, including tectonic evolution and paleoclimate reconstructions. The publication record of Professor Geyer demonstrates a consistent focus on Cambrian biostratigraphy and paleontology, with a particular emphasis on West Gondwanan successions. His recent work shows increasing attention to the precise dating of Cambrian strata through U-Pb zircon geochronology, the systematics of early arthropods (especially trilobites and related forms), and the paleobiogeographic implications of fossil distributions. His research has important implications for global correlation of Cambrian strata and understanding the tempo and mode of the Cambrian evolutionary radiation. While specific awards are not detailed in the available information, Professor Geyer's extensive publication record in high-impact journals and his contributions to international stratigraphic frameworks indicate significant recognition within the geological and paleontological communities. His work on Cambrian stratigraphy has likely contributed to ongoing international efforts to standardize Cambrian time scales. Professor Geyer appears to be actively involved in international research collaborations, as evidenced by his numerous co-authored publications with researchers from various countries. His work often involves field studies in key Cambrian localities including Morocco, Germany, Newfoundland, and Iran, suggesting he leads or participates in international research teams focused on early Paleozoic geology and paleontology.

Luke Parryمشاهده پروفایل

مربی

• Paleontology
• Evolutionary Biology
• Geobiology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Luke Parry is a Tutorial Fellow in Earth Sciences and Governing Body Fellow at St Edmund Hall, University of Oxford, specializing in the Cambrian Explosion and exceptionally preserved fossils to decipher early animal evolution. His academic credentials include: Master's in Earth Sciences, St Anne's College, University of Oxford (2013) PhD in Earth Sciences, University of Bristol (2017) focusing on annelid and mollusc evolutionary history Parry's research centers on 500-million-year-old fossils preserving soft tissues like guts and nervous systems, integrated with phylogenetic analyses to reconstruct how animal body plans evolved during the Cambrian Explosion. His work bridges paleontology, evolutionary biology, and geobiology, with emphasis on annelids, molluscs, and lophotrochozoan groups. He investigates fossil neuroanatomy, scleritome evolution, and exceptional preservation mechanisms to address fundamental questions about metazoan diversification. Analysis of his recent publications reveals dominant trends in fossil neuroanatomy (particularly chaetognaths and annelids), computational phylogenetics, and the integration of taphonomic data with evolutionary models. His research frequently leverages Burgess Shale-type deposits and Ordovician fossil sites, demonstrating methodological innovation through 3D reconstructions and individual-based simulations that bridge paleontological and neontological data. Dr Parry has held prestigious positions including postdoctoral researcher at the Royal Ontario Museum and Yale Institute for Biospheric Studies fellow at Yale University (2018-2019). He joined St Edmund Hall in 2020 as an early career research fellow, where he continues to develop projects on early animal evolution and fossil preservation. His work has been supported by institutional fellowships and collaborations with major paleontological research centers.

• Macroevolution
• Invertebrate Evolution
• Paleontology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Bruce S Lieberman is a Professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Kansas' College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. He serves as Specialty Chief Editor for Paleontology at Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution and Frontiers in Earth Science, demonstrating leadership in academic publishing. His research centers on macroevolutionary patterns and invertebrate evolutionary history, with emphasis on paleontological analysis of extinction events, biogeographic distributions, and Cambrian explosion dynamics. He investigates how geographic range size, abundance, and environmental disruptions influence ecosystem stability across geological timescales, particularly in marine invertebrate communities from the Carboniferous and Cretaceous periods. Analysis of his 2019-2021 publications reveals consistent focus on integrating fossil record data with evolutionary theory to address questions about biodiversity resilience. His work spans Cambrian deuterostome evolution, echinoid biogeography, brachiopod community stability, and astrophysical triggers for mass extinctions, demonstrating interdisciplinary methodology bridging paleontology, evolutionary biology, and earth system science. Dr. Lieberman maintains active scholarly engagement through editorial leadership but no specific awards or advising activities are documented in the provided materials. His research program shows strong continuity in examining deep-time evolutionary processes through meticulous fossil analysis.

Matthew Saltzmanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sedimentary Geology
• Geochemistry
• Stable Isotope Analysis
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Matthew Saltzman serves as a Professor in the Division of Earth History within the School of Earth Sciences at The Ohio State University. His office is located in Orton Hall 215, with contact details including email saltzman.11@osu.edu and phone (614) 292-0481. Dr. Saltzman's research focuses on reconstructing Earth's historical climate dynamics and biotic events through geochemical analysis of sedimentary records spanning half a billion years. His educational background includes: Ph.D. in Geology from the University of California, Los Angeles (1996) Specializing in Sedimentary Geology and Geochemistry, Professor Saltzman investigates carbon cycle dynamics through stable isotope analysis (δ 13 C, Sr, Nd) in sedimentary rocks. Current research examines the Late Ordovician glaciation in North America and Permian-Triassic mass extinction in Antarctica/Great Basin, with emphasis on organic matter burial rates and continental weathering processes. His work integrates field studies with laboratory analyses of carbonates and organic matter to decode paleoenvironmental conditions during critical Earth system transitions. Analysis of recent publications (2023-2025) reveals consistent focus on isotope stratigraphy across Paleozoic periods, particularly carbon isotope excursions linked to global cooling, ocean oxygenation events, and mass extinctions. A recurring theme examines the interplay between silicate weathering, volcanic degassing, and climate regulation, with increasing attention to diagenetic effects on isotopic records through paired isotope systems (Ca-C, Sr-Nd). No scientific awards are documented in the available information. Details regarding student advising and research grants are not specified in the provided materials, though his extensive publication record suggests active mentorship and funded research programs. Dr. Saltzman leads a research group conducting fieldwork in Antarctica, the Great Basin, and Appalachian Basin, utilizing multi-proxy approaches to investigate paleoclimate-biota interactions during Earth's major evolutionary transitions.

Javier Ortega-Hernándezمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Invertebrate Paleontology
• Cambrian Explosion
• Ecdysozoa Evolution
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Javier Ortega-Hernández is an Associate Professor of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology and Curator of Invertebrate Paleontology at Harvard University's Museum of Comparative Zoology (MCZ). His research focuses on understanding the evolution of invertebrate metazoans during the Paleozoic Era, particularly the Cambrian Explosion and the Great Ordovician Biodiversification Event. He specializes in studying exceptional fossil preservation sites to analyze soft-bodied organism morphology, emphasizing ecdysozoan origins and panarthropod diversification. His work integrates traditional paleontology with advanced techniques to reconstruct ancient anatomy, test evolutionary hypotheses, and clarify animal group origins. Current research includes the study of trilobite mating strategies, chelicerate neuroanatomy, and the evolution of sensory systems in ctenophores. He leads the Ortega-Hernández Lab, which emphasizes collaborative interdisciplinary approaches to paleobiological questions. Recent publications highlight discoveries in Cambrian fossils, including insights into horseshoe crab-like mating in trilobites and the neural architecture of early arthropods. His lab’s findings contribute to understanding how body plans evolved and diversified in the early Paleozoic. While not currently accepting graduate students, his team actively engages in fieldwork, laboratory analysis, and synthetic research to bridge morphological and genomic perspectives in evolutionary biology.

David A. Fikeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Isotope Geochemistry
• Biogeochemistry
• Geochemistry
• +۳ مورد دیگر

David A. Fike is the Chair of the Department of Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences and holds the Glassberg/Greensfelder Distinguished University Professor title at Washington University in St. Louis. He also serves as a courtesy Professor in Environmental Studies. His affiliations include the McDonnell Center for the Space Sciences. He earned his PhD from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Professor Fike's research focuses on global biogeochemical cycles, their evolution through Earth history, and impacts on biological evolution. His work integrates isotope geochemistry to study ancient environments, including Paleoproterozoic and Neoproterozoic oxygenation events, Cambrian Explosion dynamics, and Martian environment analogs. His Stable Isotope Biogeochemistry Group employs advanced techniques like gas-source isotope ratio mass spectrometry (IRMS) and secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS), including a Cameca ims 7f/geo instrument installed in 2013. Key projects include mapping carbon and sulfur cycling during the Cambrian Explosion, studying Ediacaran and Phanerozoic sulfate evaporites, and investigating modern microbial mats as ancient environment proxies. His research spans fieldwork, laboratory analyses, and modeling. His lab’s work bridges Earth and planetary sciences, with implications for understanding extraterrestrial environments and Earth’s climatic evolution.

Duncan McIlroyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

• Palaeobiology
• Palaeontology
• Geology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Duncan McIlroy is a Research Professor in the Earth Sciences Department at Memorial University of Newfoundland, Faculty of Science. His research focuses on the palaeobiology and palaeoenvironments of Neoproterozoic-lower Cambrian organisms, particularly Ediacaran biota. He leads studies on fossil preservation, taphonomy, and geoconservation of Newfoundland’s unique Ediacaran sites like Mistaken Point Ecological Reserve and the Upper Island Cove Lagerstätte. Current graduate students include Jenna Nevill (M.Sc.), Chris McKean (Ph.D.), Giovanni Pasinetti (Ph.D.), Daniel Peréz-Pinedo (Ph.D.), Pascal Olschewski (Ph.D.), and Nagi Chida (M.Sc.). Their research spans topics like Ediacaran rangeomorph morphology, taphonomic processes, and geoheritage protection. McIlroy’s work integrates sedimentology, palaeontology, and mathematical modeling to explore early macrobial ecosystems. His recent projects address fossil orientation dynamics, cnidarian origins, and the environmental impact on Ediacaran fossilization. He actively advocates for the conservation of Newfoundland’s globally significant fossil sites through interdisciplinary collaboration. Publications emphasize exceptional fossil preservation mechanisms, Ediacaran-Cambrian ecological transitions, and the application of 3D morphometric techniques. His research bridges geological and biological sciences, offering insights into the rise of complex life during Earth’s most transformative evolutionary periods.

Ross Andersonمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Geobiology
• Palaeobiology
• Taphonomy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ross Anderson is a Senior Researcher in Natural History and Royal Society University Research Fellow at the University of Oxford's Department of Earth Sciences, associated with All Souls College. His research focuses on early life evolution, Proterozoic geobiology, and taphonomic processes, particularly examining mechanisms of fossil preservation in ancient environments. He holds a PhD from Yale University and has been recognized with the President’s Prize of the Palaeontological Association (2017). Anderson’s academic journey includes a bachelor’s degree from Harvard (2012), followed by master’s and doctoral studies at Yale (2014–2017), funded by a NASA Earth and Space Science Fellowship. He joined All Souls College as a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in 2017 and assumed his current roles in 2022 and 2024. His teaching spans undergraduate courses in Invertebrate Palaeobiology and Earth-Life Coevolution, as well as DPhil supervision in Earth Sciences. His research lab investigates the interplay between environmental changes and biological evolution across the Proterozoic, employing novel geochemical and microscopic techniques. Key themes include the emergence of eukaryotes, multicellularity, and the drivers of the Cambrian Explosion. Recent work explores how clay minerals and microbial interactions influence fossil preservation, offering new insights into Proterozoic life. Publications highlight Anderson’s focus on microfossil morphology, geochemical analyses of Neoproterozoic strata, and re-evaluation of taphonomic biases in fossil records. His awards reflect contributions to palaeontological methods and understanding evolutionary transitions. Anderson actively mentors students and collaborates globally, with fieldwork in regions like Svalbard, Mongolia, and Iran.