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Christopher T. Griffin is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geosciences at Princeton University. His research spans traditional vertebrate paleontology, quantitative evolutionary analysis, and developmental biology. Griffin's work investigates the evolution of vertebrate form over deep time, utilizing the geologic record as a crucial resource to understand the tempo and mode of evolutionary processes. He focuses on the specific mechanisms that drive morphological novelty, constraint, modularity, and innovation. His research aims to unite diverse data sources into a cohesive narrative on how animal form evolves. This includes extensive paleontological fieldwork around the world, in-depth studies of museum collections concerning organismal anatomy, and the application of advanced techniques in developmental biology.
GRE scores are not accepted. Ph.D. is the primary degree; students are not required to hold an M.S.E. prior to admission.