Dr. Ken Angielczyk

Biography

Ken Angielczyk is a paleobiologist and the MacArthur Curator and Section Head of the Paleomammalogy at the Field Museum. His research focuses on understanding the implications of paleobiology and paleoecology, particularly concerning extinct terrestrial vertebrates and significant problems in evolution, herbivory, and the end-Permian mass extinction. He employs quantitative methods to document and interpret the morphological evolution of fossil and extant vertebrates and uses trophic network-based approaches in paleoecology. His studies include the evolutionary characteristics of anomodont therapsids and their biogeography and feeding systems. Ken has conducted numerous fieldworks in significant paleontological sites across Brazil, South Africa, Tanzania, and Zambia. He has collaborated with various researchers, contributing to the understanding of vertebrate paleobiology and refining species-level taxonomy. His commitment to mentorship is demonstrated through his work with Ph.D. and master's students, aiding in their exploration of phylogenetic relationships. Ken's educational background includes a Ph.D. in Integrative Biology from the University of California, Berkeley, and a B.S. with distinction in Biology/Geology from the University of Michigan. His work has significant implications for understanding past ecosystems and the evolutionary history of vertebrates.

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