جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Alex Liuمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Paleobiology
• Early Animal Evolution
• Ediacaran Biota
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Alex Liu is a Researcher at the Department of Earth Sciences within the University of Cambridge. He specializes in palaeobiology , focusing on the origin and early evolution of animals, particularly the Ediacaran biota (~579–539 million years ago), and their co-evolution with Earth's environment. Research Focus: Refines understanding of animal body plan evolution, taphonomy, sedimentology, and macroevolutionary trends. Methodologies: Combines fieldwork, experimental studies, petrology, phylogenetics, and big-data analyses. Collaborations: Works with international museums and research teams on fossil sites in Namibia, Canada, and Brazil. Additional Interests: Explores meiofaunal evolution, paleogeography, paleoclimate, and conservation paleobiology. He supervises Cambridge NERC Doctoral Landscape Awards (DLA) projects and welcomes student contributions to taxonomic, paleoecological, and analytical studies.

Charles R. Marshallمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Paleontology
• Evolutionary Biology
• Biodiversity Dynamics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Charles R. Marshall is the Philip Sandford Boone Chair in Paleontology and Professor in the Department of Integrative Biology at the University of California, Berkeley. He serves as Director of the University of California Museum of Paleontology (UCMP) and Chair of the Berkeley Natural History Museums (BNHMs). His research focuses on deep-time evolutionary biology, integrating fossil and genomic data to understand life's evolution, extinction dynamics, and morphological innovation. He holds a joint appointment in Earth and Planetary Sciences. Research Interests: Dr. Marshall explores processes shaping long-term evolution, including mass extinctions, biodiversity dynamics, and the origins of animal body plans. His work combines epistemological tools with interdisciplinary approaches, such as molecular phylogenetics and fluid dynamics analysis of fossilized structures. He emphasizes collaboration across institutions and disciplines, leveraging museum collections and computational models. Key Contributions: Notable projects include quantifying Tyrannosaurus rex population size, analyzing extinction pulses, and evaluating timetree methodologies. He co-authored influential studies on the Cambrian Explosion and the Red Queen hypothesis in mammalian extinctions. His work bridges paleobiology with conservation science to address modern ecological challenges. Awards: Recipient of the 2023 Paleontological Society Pojeta Award. His leadership roles include directing major initiatives like the Eastern Pacific Invertebrate Communities of the Cenozoic (EPICC) project, advancing global biodiversity documentation.

Derek Briggsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Exceptional Fossil Preservation
• Evolutionary Paleobiology
• Taphonomy
• +۲ مورد دیگر

G. Evelyn Hutchinson Professor of Earth & Planetary Sciences at Yale University and Curator of the Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History. Research focuses on exceptional fossil preservation and its evolutionary significance. Investigates decay processes, mineralization mechanisms, and fossilization conditions through experimental approaches and field studies. Major discoveries include insights into Burgess Shale-type preservation and color reconstruction in fossils. Recipient of the Paleontological Society Medal. Current research explores molecular preservation in ancient tissues and biophotonic structures in fossil insects. Supervises large team of postdoctoral researchers and graduate students at Yale Paleobiology Group.

Steven J. Hagemanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Evolutionary Paleontology
• Microevolution
• Speciation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Steven J. Hageman is a Professor in the Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences at Appalachian State University, where he has been faculty since 1998. His academic background includes a B.S. and Ph.D. from the University of Illinois and a research associate position at the Field Museum of Natural History. He specializes in invertebrate paleontology and paleoecology with a focus on evolutionary patterns. Dr. Hageman's research explores microevolution, speciation dynamics, and the interplay between colonial growth habits and environments in bryozoans and other marine invertebrates. His work integrates phenotypic-genotypic relationships across geological timescales, with emphasis on Ordovician diversification events and paleoenvironmental reconstruction. His recent publications demonstrate interdisciplinary approaches bridging paleontology, geochemistry, and evolutionary biology. Articles frequently analyze fossil morphology using quantitative methods, investigate ecosystem responses to ancient environmental perturbations, and resolve taxonomic controversies through microstructural analysis. Recurring themes include Cambrian-Ordovician transitions, trace fossil interpretation, and environmental applications of geological materials. Honors and Awards: Board of Governors’ Appalachian State University College Teaching Award (2009) William Strickland Outstanding Junior Faculty Award (2000) Distinguished Lecturer, Paleontological Society (2000-2002) Fulbright Research Fellowships in Croatia (2006) and Poland (2018) Transfer Student Champion Award (2019) Fellow, Geological Society of America (2019) As the department's Transfer Student Mentor, Dr. Hageman supports academic transitions and curriculum development. He teaches courses including Historical Geology, Paleontology, and Geological Field Methods.

James Schiffbauerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Paleobiology
• Taphonomy
• Ediacaran-Cambrian Transition
• +۳ مورد دیگر

James Schiffbauer holds the Marie M. & Harry L. Smith Endowed Professorship in Geological Sciences at the University of Missouri, where he directs the X-Ray Microanalysis Laboratory. His research investigates early animal evolution during the Ediacaran-Cambrian transition using paleobiological, geochemical, and advanced microscopy approaches. Education: PhD (Virginia Tech), MS (University of Kansas), BS (University of Nebraska-Lincoln) Research examines taphonomic processes governing soft-tissue fossil preservation, with emphasis on early complex multicellular fossils. Analytical techniques include scanning electron microscopy and synchrotron-based X-ray tomography to resolve biological signals from preservational artifacts. Recent publications explore Ediacaran 'death mask' preservation mechanisms, bilaterian gut evolution in cloudinomorphs, and Cambrian SPICE event biogeochemistry. Earlier work established micro-CT approaches for coprolite analysis and volcanological applications. Awards: Marie M. & Harry L. Smith Endowed Professorship GSA Geobiology Division Pre-Tenure Award MU System President's Award for Early Career Excellence NSF CAREER Award Teaches Environmental Geology, Geochemistry, and specialized courses on taphonomy and the Ediacaran-Cambrian transition. Directs the X-Ray Microanalysis Lab supporting interdisciplinary materials characterization.

Shuhai Xiaoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Paleobiology
• Geobiology
• Ediacaran-Cambrian Transition
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Shuhai Xiao is a Professor of Geobiology in the Department of Geosciences, College of Science, at Virginia Tech. His research integrates paleobiology, sedimentology, and geochemistry to investigate Earth-life co-evolution during critical transitions, particularly the Ediacaran-Cambrian period. He directs the Geobiology Lab, advising PhD students on projects ranging from Siberian Ediacaran fossils to Tonian eukaryote evolution. Education: Ph.D., Organismic and Evolutionary Biology, Harvard University, 1998 M.A., Organismic and Evolutionary Biology, Harvard University, 1996 M.Sc., Geology, Peking University, 1991 B.Sc., Geology, Peking University, 1988 Research Interests: Dr. Xiao explores the environmental drivers of evolutionary innovations—such as the rise of eukaryotes, multicellularity, and animals—and their feedback effects on Earth's systems. His work combines field geology, geochemical analysis, and taphonomic experiments to decode ancient biosphere-environment interactions, with emphasis on the Ediacaran-Cambrian transition. Publications: Recent articles (2024–2025) focus on Ediacaran-Cambrian paleobiology, geochemical proxies (δ 13 C, Li, Ba isotopes), and global-scale events (Shuram Excursion, Marinoan glaciation). Key themes include microfossil preservation, biomineralization origins, redox fluctuations, and geomagnetic influences on early animal radiation. Awards: National Academy of Sciences Member (2023) Mary Clark Thompson Medal (2021) Guggenheim Fellowship (2010) Charles Schuchert Award (2006) AAAS Fellow (2019) Lab & Outreach: Leads a team studying Ediacaran fossils, taphonomy, and geochemistry. Actively contributes to the Virginia Tech Museum of Geosciences and conducts workshops for K–12 educators internationally.

John Patersonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Palaeontology
• Cambrian and Ordovician Biotas
• Evolutionary Biology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor John Paterson is a leading palaeontologist at the University of New England , serving as Professor of Earth Sciences within the School of Environmental and Rural Science since 2016. His academic journey began with a B.Sc. (Hons) and Ph.D. from Macquarie University, focusing on Cambrian-Ordovician trilobites. He has held leadership roles, including Head of Earth Sciences (2008–2020) and ARC Future Fellow (2014–2018) , and remains an active member of the International Subcommission on Cambrian Stratigraphy . Research Interests center on documenting the palaeo-biodiversity of Australian Cambrian and Ordovician biotas (444–541 million years ago), using fossils to address evolutionary, biogeographic, and palaeoecological questions. His work spans taxonomy, phylogeny, biostratigraphy, and the refinement of the geologic timescale through global strata correlation. Recent publications highlight his focus on the Emu Bay Shale Lagerstätte , including studies on trilobite predator-prey dynamics , radiodont vision , and arthropod biomechanics . These works integrate finite-element analysis , laser micropyrolysis , and multi-proxy stratigraphy to explore evolutionary drivers during the Cambrian Explosion. Scientific Awards include the Anton Hales Medal (2016), UNE Vice Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Research (2009), and the Charles Marshall Award (2001). He has secured major grants such as ARC Discovery Projects and National Geographic Society grants , totaling over AUD $350,000. Academic Leadership includes editorial roles at Alcheringa and Zootaxa , organizing international conferences like Palaeo Down Under 2 , and coordinating multidisciplinary teams for projects on the Flinders Ranges and Georgina Basin . His work bridges fieldwork, lab analysis, and global collaborations to unravel the complexities of early animal evolution.

• Paleontology
• Ediacaran Period
• Geological Time Scale
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Guy M. Narbonne is a Professor at Queen's University, specializing in the origin and early evolution of animals and ecosystems from 700-500 million years ago. His work integrates paleontology, sedimentology, and geochemistry to explore the interplay between biological evolution and global environmental changes during the Ediacaran-Cambrian transition. His research spans fieldwork in Newfoundland, NW Canada, Australia, and Namibia, including the Science cover story on modular development of early multicellular life. He co-authored the international standard for the Cambrian Period and co-defined the Ediacaran Period, a first in over a century. Current affiliations include leadership roles in the UNESCO-IUGS International Geoscience Program and the Deep-Time Digital Earth initiative. Earth Science in Canada Leader Award (2023) Neale Medal, Geological Association of Canada (2017) Bancroft Award, Royal Society of Canada (2014) Fellow, Royal Society of Canada (2010) Elkanah Billings Medal in Paleontology (2009) Active in public outreach, he collaborated with David Suzuki and Sir David Attenborough on documentaries, served as Chief Scientist for the UNESCO World Heritage Site nomination of Mistaken Point, and continues to influence global geological timescale development.

Jack Longmanمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Volcanology
• Climate Science
• Geochemistry
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jack Longman is a Researcher in the Department of Geography at Northumbria University, specializing in volcanic impacts on climate, carbon cycle dynamics, and marine organic matter preservation. His work integrates field studies with advanced geochemical analysis and probabilistic modeling. Research Interests: Volcanic ash diagenesis and its influence on global carbon budgets Deep-time palaeoclimate reconstruction using terrestrial and marine archives Heavy metal pollution trends across geological timescales Human-climate interactions during the Holocene Development of mass spectrometric techniques for precise isotope analysis Marine greenhouse gas removal strategies through volcanic ash deposition Scientific Awards: Fellow of the Geological Society (2023) Supervision: Currently supervising Andrew Burnham's PhD research on volcanic-climate linkages using speleothem records.

Rob Sansomمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Palaeobiology
• Evolutionary Biology
• Phylogenetics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Rob Sansom is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Manchester, where he has been faculty since 2019. His research focuses on using the fossil record to address major evolutionary questions, particularly concerning vertebrate origins and the Cambrian explosion. He leads an active research group investigating phylogenetics, experimental taphonomy, and early vertebrate evolution. Education: PhD, Department of Earth Sciences, University of Bristol and Department of Palaeontology, Natural History Museum (2004-2008) BA, Biological Sciences, St. John's College, University of Oxford (2000-2003) Dr. Sansom's research centers on three main areas: phylogeny and the fossil record, experimental decomposition and taphonomic biases, and the origin and early evolution of vertebrates. He investigates how morphological data from fossils can be accurately placed in the tree of life, how decay processes affect fossil preservation, and what the fossil record reveals about vertebrate origins. His work combines phylogenetic analyses, laboratory experiments on decay, and direct fossil studies to address fundamental questions in evolutionary biology. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on vertebrate evolution, particularly jawless fishes and early gnathostomes. He develops computational tools like TREvoSim for evolutionary simulations and investigates how taphonomic processes influence our interpretation of the fossil record. His work bridges paleontology, evolutionary biology, and computational methods to address longstanding questions about evolutionary patterns and processes. Scientific Awards: Hodson Award, Palaeontological Association (2016) NERC research fellow (2011) Outstanding contributions in Geobiosciences (2014) Dr. Sansom actively supervises multiple PhD and MPhil students, with current projects focusing on topics like the soft tissue fossil record for vertebrate origins, morphological evolution, and trilobite morphospace. He has led or participated in several major research projects including "Evolutionary mechanisms and dynamics," "ICAL: Interdisciplinary Centre for Ancient Life," and "Overcoming the morphology problem of phylogenetics." His group has received funding from NERC, BBSRC, and other sources. He leads a research group within the Interdisciplinary Centre for Ancient Life (ICAL) at the University of Manchester, where his lab conducts both experimental work on decomposition processes and theoretical analyses of fossil data. The group collaborates extensively with researchers across multiple disciplines to investigate evolutionary questions using integrated approaches.

Alex Dececchiمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Paleontology
• Evolutionary Biology
• Biomechanics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Alex Dececchi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology within the College of Arts & Sciences at Dakota State University. He holds a Ph.D. in Biology from McGill University (2012) and a B.Sc.H. in Biology from Queen’s University (2005). His academic career spans research and teaching in evolutionary biology, paleontology, and biomechanics. Education: Ph.D. in Biology, McGill University, 2012 B.Sc.H. in Biology, Queen’s University, 2005 Dr. Dececchi's research focuses on the evolutionary origins of flight in theropod dinosaurs and early birds, integrating biomechanical modeling, phylogenetic analysis, and morphological data. His work explores how anatomical changes enabled the transition from gliding to powered flight, with particular attention to limb proportions, wing structure, and aerodynamic performance. He also investigates Ediacaran biota and early animal evolution, contributing to our understanding of life before the Cambrian explosion. His recent publications span topics including aerodynamic modeling of Yi qi, phylogenetic relationships among Ediacaran fronds, and the computational annotation of phenotypic data using ontologies. These works reflect a strong interdisciplinary approach combining paleontology, computational biology, and functional morphology. Scientific Awards and Honors: The Mentorship Fund to Support Faculty-Student Scholarship, Research and Creative Activities (University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, 2018) William E. White Postdoctoral Fellowship in Geological Sciences (Queen’s University, 2015–2017) Doctoral Research Funding, Fonds de Recherche et Technologies (Province of Quebec, 2008–2010) Delise Allison Graduate Travel Award (McGill University, 2010) Northern Scientific Training Program (Canadian Government, 2006, 2007, 2009) John B. Sampson Award (Queen’s University, 2001) Dr. Dececchi has been actively involved in mentoring students and securing research funding. He has co-organized major scientific symposia such as the International Pennaraptoran Dinosaur Symposium and presented at numerous conferences including the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology and the Canadian Society of Vertebrate Paleontology. His research has been supported by grants focused on faculty-student collaboration and innovative paleontological modeling. He is also engaged in collaborative research on morphological databases and computable anatomy, working with teams to standardize and extract phenotypic data from scientific literature. His lab integrates computational tools with traditional paleontological methods to advance synthetic knowledge of evolutionary patterns.

Robert R. Gainesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cambrian Explosion
• Burgess Shale Preservation
• Geomicrobiology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Robert R. Gaines is the Edwin F. and Martha Hahn Professor of Geology and Chair of Geology at Pomona College, where he has been affiliated since 2003. His research focuses on the Cambrian Explosion, Burgess Shale-type preservation, and microbial-mineral interactions, with field sites spanning Canada, China, and the American Great Basin. Education includes a Ph.D. from the University of California, Riverside, an M.S. from the University of Cincinnati, and a B.S. from the College of William and Mary. Gaines' work deciphers the geochemical and taphonomic mechanisms enabling exceptional fossil preservation, particularly in Cambrian seas. His research integrates sedimentary geology, paleoredox conditions, and early animal evolution, revealing links between ocean chemistry and the fossil record. Awards include the Wig Distinguished Professorship Award for Excellence in Teaching (2007, 2013). He has secured major grants such as NSF EAR-1554897 for Burgess Shale research and a Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation award ($922,816) for stable-isotope facility development. He advises graduate and undergraduate researchers, including Brian S. Murphy and Michael A. Torres. Grant leadership includes National Geographic and NSF projects exploring Cambrian fossil sites.

Arthur Chadwickمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

• Paleontology
• Geology
• Taphonomy
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Arthur Chadwick serves as Research Professor of Biology and Geology and co-Director of the Dinosaur Science Museum and Research Center at Southwestern Adventist University (SWAU), where he has been faculty for over 42 years. His career spans multiple institutions including Loma Linda University and the University of Oklahoma, with current affiliations including Research Associate at Geoscience Research Institute. His educational background includes: Postdoctoral in Geology, University of California (1975-1978) Ph.D. from University of Miami (1969, With Honors) B.A. in Biology from La Sierra College (1965) Chadwick's research focuses on paleontological taphonomy, geological column analysis, and fossil preservation mechanisms, with significant fieldwork at major sites including the Pisco Formation in Peru, Grand Canyon, Yellowstone National Park, and Cretaceous dinosaur bonebeds. His interdisciplinary work bridges geology, paleontology, and philosophy of science, particularly examining science-faith intersections. His publications reveal consistent themes in vertebrate taphonomy, catastrophic deposition evidence, and critical analyses of abiogenesis theories. His scientific contributions have been recognized through multiple awards including Professor of the Year (1987), Zapara Award for Excellence in Teaching (1989), and Educator of the Year from Keene Chamber of Commerce (2007). His research awards include prestigious fellowships from NIH, USPHS, and National Defense. Chadwick directs the Earth History Research Center and teaches interdisciplinary courses including Philosophy of Science and The Dinosaurs. His museum leadership involves developing digital databases with GIS connections for fossil documentation and managing one of the world's largest dinosaur bonebed studies.

Axel Munneckeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Carbonate Geology
• Paleontology
• Sedimentology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Axel Munnecke is a faculty member at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, holding a Professorship in Palaeontology with a focus on carbonate microfacies and diagenesis. His affiliation is within the Department of Geography and Geosciences at GeoZentrum Nordbayern. His research emphasizes the climate evolution of the Paleozoic, particularly through studies of carbonate rocks and microfacies analysis. Munnecke leads projects funded by the Bavarian State Ministry for Geothermal Energy studies and reservoir characterization in the Molasse Basin. He teaches courses like the Gotland Field School and International Course on Carbonate Microfacies. His work includes over 200 publications on carbonate sedimentology, diagenesis, and paleoclimatology. Key grants include the Geothermie-Allianz Bayern (2016–2021) and projects on reservoir engineering in geothermal systems. Munnecke’s lab, part of GeoZentrum Nordbayern, focuses on paleoenvironmental reconstructions and carbonate systems. Education: PhD in Geology, expertise in carbonate sedimentology. Research Interests: Microfacies analysis, diagenesis, Paleozoic climate, carbonate reservoirs. His recent publications (2020–2025) explore topics like microbial cementation, Ordovician acritarchs, and Jurassic climate signals, reflecting a focus on interdisciplinary approaches to ancient environments and modern applications in energy geology.

Kevin J. Petersonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Evolutionary Biology
• Paleontology
• Molecular Paleobiology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kevin J. Peterson is a full-time Professor at Dartmouth College, affiliated with the Department of Biological Sciences, the Ecology, Evolution, Ecosystems and Society Graduate Program, and serves as an Adjunct Professor in Earth Sciences. His research focuses on the evolutionary origins of animal body plans during the Cambrian explosion and the role of microRNAs in developmental and evolutionary biology. Education: B.A. from Carroll College, Ph.D. from the University of California, Los Angeles His work spans molecular paleobiology, phylogenetics, and eco-evolutionary dynamics, with a recurring emphasis on miRNA evolution and genomic innovations. Recent publications highlight miRNA databases (MirGeneDB 2.0/2.1), octopus brain complexity, and ecological drivers of evolutionary change. He is associated with the NASA Astrobiology Institute and contributes to interdisciplinary research at the intersection of genetics, ecology, and paleontology. Contact: Kevin.J.Peterson@dartmouth.edu | kevin.j.peterson@dartmouth.edu