Dr. Blake Dickson

Biography

Blake Dickson is a Lecturer in the Department of Anatomy at the University of New South Wales, specializing in Functional Anatomy and Biomechanics. He obtained his Ph.D. from Harvard University, focusing on the functional evolution of tetrapods during the crucial water-land transition. His research delves into the biomechanical traits of extant and fossil animals, studying musculoskeletal adaptations to environmental niches and the trade-offs leading to maladaptations. Blake's work integrates comparative anatomy, biomechanics, and evolutionary modeling, employing advanced techniques such as Geometric Morphometrics and Finite Element Analyses. He has contributed to projects including the functional morphology of primate long bones and adaptations in early amphibians, as well as the evolution of swimming adaptations in secondary aquatic tetrapods like penguins. He continues to advance research in these areas and teaches undergraduate courses at UNSW.

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