Palaeobiology and global change

Our research uses fossil records to understand and examine key questions about the evolution, development and extinction of our changing planet and its organisms at a given point in time. 

We also research the nature and significance of global marine fossil fauna and the recent human impact on the terrestrial biodiversity of islands.

Major research areas

  • Palaeobiology
  • Biogeography
  • Palaeoenvironments
  • Sedimentary basin analysis

Our staff

Academic and research staff

Affiliated/honorary staff

Professor Zhong-Qiang Chen
Professor Shuzhong Shen
Professor Guang Shi
Associate Professor John Sherwood
Roger Pierson

Contact us

Group Facilitator
Nicholas Porch
+61 3 9251 7620
Email Nicholas Porch

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Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment
Research degrees and PhD
Enabling a sustainable world
Research integrity
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