I am a vertebrate palaeontologist specialising in life before and surrounding the Cretaceous-Paleogene (KPg) extinction event. My research uses geochemical and osteohistological methods to explore the selective impacts of this mass extinction. A key contribution was identifying boreal spring as the season of the meteorite impact, reshaping our understanding of this pivotal moment in Earth’s history. My work integrates diverse disciplines, including physical geography, geology, evolutionary biology, (palaeo-)ecology, and material sciences, often employing innovative methodologies to uncover past lifeforms and their environments.
Beyond original research, I am dedicated to fostering a more inclusive scientific community. I actively collaborate with citizen scientists, recognising their vital role in broadening knowledge. Through public outreach, including lectures, popular science articles, and my best-selling book, I work to make science more accessible and inspire curiosity about the natural world. I am committed to ethical scientific practices, transparency, and reproducibility, ensuring that science serves society inclusively and meaningfully.
