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Volume 27.1
January–April 2024
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ISSN: 1094-8074, web version;
1935-3952, print version
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Juan Antonio Pérez-Claros. Departamento de Ecología y Geología, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de Málaga. Campus de teatinos s/n. 29071 Málaga, Spain. johnny@uma.es
The author graduated in 1989 in Biological Sciences at the University of Málaga, where he also completed his doctoral thesis on the study of the sutural complexity of Late Jurassic ammonoids. From 2001 to 2003 he carried out a postdoctoral stay at the Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg to study the sutural complexity of Cretaceous ammonoids. He then returned to the University of Málaga with a postdoctoral contract to study the Neogene-Quaternary large mammal faunas of the Iberian Peninsula. In 2008 he joined the Palaeontology Department of the University of Malaga as a lecturer. His research focuses on a wide range of topics related to the application of statistical methods and data analysis to solve problems in the fields of Neontology and Palaeontology. He is currently working on several lines of research including palaeoecology and ecomorphology of mammals, especially hyaenids.
Dr. Gabriela Sobral (she/her). Postdoctoral Researcher / Department of Palaeontology, Staatliches Museum für Naturkunde Stuttgart, Rosenstein 1
70191 – Stuttgart, Germany
gabriela.sobral@smns-bw.de
I am a vertebrate palaeontologist interested in anatomy, evolution, and development of reptiles. My research aims to understand the correlation between organismic-level features and higher-level evolutionary processes, for which I focus on the morphological architecture of the braincase within a phylogenetically- and ecologically-informed framework using 3D modelling techniques. I have experience with CT scans of fossils and extant vertebrate material, including iodine-stained samples (DICE-CT), as well as with phylogenetic and comparative methods.
I am currently working on the origin and early diversification of diapsid reptiles, encompassing inner ear and endocast shape analysis, taxonomy and systematics, and evolutionary rates of mostly, but not limited to archosauromophs and lepidosauromorphs. You can find my most recent activities here: https://www.naturkundemuseum-bw.de/en/research/paleontology/department-paleontology/gabriela-sobral
Dr Rafael Delcourt
rafael.delcourt@gmail.com
Laboratório de Paleontologia de Ribeirão Preto
Faculdade de Filosofia, Ciências e Letras de Ribeirão Preto
Departamento de Biologia, Universidade de São Paulo
Av. Bandeirantes, 3900 (14040-901), Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brasil
http://www.paleolab.com.br/
http://lattes.cnpq.br/6518581876469758
I am a Brazilian paleontologist dedicated to studying the evolution of theropod dinosaurs. I earned a Master's degree in Biological Sciences from the Museu Nacional/Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro in 2012 and a Ph.D. in Science from Museu de Zoologia/Universidade de São Paulo (MZSP/USP) in 2016. Currently, I am a postdoctoral researcher affiliated with the Laboratório de Paleontologia at USP, Brazil (https://www.paleolab.com.br/pt/novidades), and the Bayerische Staatssammlung für Paläontologie und Geologie (SNSB) in Germany https://bspg.snsb.de/?lang=en.
My research focuses on the systematics, biogeography, and ecology of theropods, with a particular emphasis on basal taxa. You can find a comprehensive list of my publications at https://www.paleolab.com.br/pt/equipe and https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1108-4188.
Xiaoya Ma. Yunnan Key Laboratory for Palaeobiology, Yunnan University, China
X.Ma2@exeter.ac.uk
Xiaoya Ma studies the origin and early evolution of animal life, especially during the major transitions in evolutionary history. Xiaoya obtained a BSc in Biology (2003) and an MSc in Zoology (2005) from Yunnan University, China. She then went to the University of Leicester in the UK and earned her PhD in palaeontology (2009). After that, Xiaoya worked at the Natural History Museum in London as a postdoctoral research fellow until 2018. Xiaoya is now the Deputy Dean of the Institute of Palaeontology at Yunnan University, China and a senior lecturer in evolutionary biology at the University of Exeter, UK. Xiaoya’s research work has been primarily focused on the ‘Cambrian Explosion’ when all major animal groups suddenly appeared in the fossil record during a critical transition from the late Ediacaran to the early Cambrian periods (around 541 million years ago). Xiaoya has been dedicated to working on the exceptionally well-preserved Cambrian Chengjiang Biota from Yunnan Province, Southwest China. Her research interests include: 1) exploring the biodiversity of exceptionally preserved Cambrian fossil assemblages and investigating the phylogenetic relationships among Cambrian animals and their bearing on the origin and early evolution of modern taxa; 2) unravelling exceptionally preserved anatomical structures of Cambrian animals, such as nervous systems, visual systems and cardiovascular systems; 3) investigating exceptional preservation pathways of these labile structures and taphonomic biases on these early Cambrian fossils; 4) elucidating modes of life and symbiotic relationships of the Cambrian animals; 5) reconstructing the living and depositional environments of the Chengjiang biota and integrating the role of palaeoenvironmental changes in the evolution of complex life.
Ma and her students manage Chinese translations for PE. Each student is named on their translation of the abstract.
Ms. Lucia Šmídová (she/her), Institute of Geology and Palaeontology, Charles University, Czech Republic.
lucia.smidova@natur.cuni.cz
Lucia Šmídová, born in Slovakia is currently a Ph.D. student at the Institute of Geology and Palaeontology, Charles University, Czech Republic. After receiving the Bachelor Degree In Paleobiology at the Comenius University, Slovakia, she moved to Prague, where is got her Master’s Degree in Geology. Lucia's research expertise lies in paleoentomology, with a focus on fossil cockroaches and the evolution of insects. She has contributed to several publications and conferences, highlighting her research on mostly Mesozoic cockroaches, insect mimicry, and the phylogeny of cockroaches in amber. Additionally, Lucia has gained diverse experience through internships at various international institutions, including the Institute of Geology and Palaeontology at the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Nanjing and Department of Earth and Ocean Dynamics, University of Barcelona. Her skills extend beyond geology, encompassing digital and traditional art.
John Sarao. saraojrj@lafayette.edu
John Sarao currently serves as a Visiting Assistant Professor at Lafayette College (Easton, PA), teaching courses on Oceanography, Climate Change, and Paleoclimatology. He obtained degrees from Virginia Tech (B.S. in Geology), University of Nebraska-Lincoln (M.S. in Geology), and Texas A&M University (Ph.D. in Geology). Prior to entering academia, John worked as a biostratigraphy consultant in the oil and gas industry for nearly a decade working over 200 wells in most of the major oil-producing basins in the world. Now that he has returned to academia, his research focuses on paleoclimate reconstruction using calcareous nannofossils as paleoecological indicators. John is also interested in nutrient competition among primary producers as it relates to nutrient delivery systems and understanding the fossil record.
David M. Grossnickle
Natural Sciences Department, Oregon Institute of Technology
Klamath Falls, Oregon 97601, USA
david.grossnickle@oit.edu
David Grossnickle obtained degrees at DePauw University (B.A. in Biology), Indiana University (M.S. in Geology), and The University of Chicago (Ph.D. in Evolutionary Biology). Prior to entering academia, he spent several years as a high school biology teacher in Indiana. His research focuses on macroevolutionary patterns and drivers of diversification, with his preferred study organisms being modern and fossil mammals. He recently joined Oregon Institute of Technology as an Assistant Professor in Biology, with a focus on teaching anatomy and physiology courses. He previously worked as a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Washington, examining mammalian macroevolution and functional morphology.
Kun Liang. State Key Laboratory of Palaeobiology and Stratigraphy, Nanjing Institute of Geology and Palaeontology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing, 210008, China
kliang@nigpas.ac.cn
Kun Liang is an Associate Professor in Nanjing Institute of Geology and Palaeontology, Chinese Academy of Sciences. He got his PhD from Andong National University, Korea in 2013. He is interested in the evolution and palaeoecology of Palaeozoic corals and stromatoporoids, as well as other reef-related organisms. His recent topic concerns with integrative stratigraphy and fossil evolution of Palaeozoic strata in Tibet and adjacent regions.
Mahboubi Chikh Younes, Handling Editor
mahboubi_32@hotmail.com
Dr. Mahboubi Chikh Younes, born in Algeria, holds a Bachelor's degree in geology from Oran 2 University, Algeria. He pursued his academic journey, earning an M.Sc. in Geology of sedimentary basins and a Ph.D. in earth sciences from the same university. He also completed a long-term internship at Friedrich Alexander University (FAU) in Erlangen, Germany.
Currently, Dr. Mahboubi Chikh Younes serves as a lecturer and is a valued member of the Stratigraphic Paleontology and Paleo-environments Laboratory (LPSP) at Oran 2 University, Algeria. His research expertise lies in the fields of carbonate sedimentology, isotopic geochemistry, paleobiogeography, paleoclimatology, and stratigraphy.
Dr. Mahboubi Chikh Younes has augmented his skills through specialized training in microfacies analysis at Nord-Bayern GeoZentrum in Erlangen, Germany. He has made substantial contributions to the geology field with a notable publications covering his research interests.
Beyond his academic achievements, he is known for his passionate and enthusiastic approach to education, sharing his knowledge and insights with students and colleagues.
In addition to his academic pursuits, Dr. Mahboubi Chikh Younes is an avid traveler, exploring different countries and cultures.
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Review: The Princeton Field Guide to Mesozoic Sea Reptiles
The Princeton Field Guide to Mesozoic Sea Reptiles
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April 2023