Dr. Greg Mantilla

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Biography

Greg Wilson Mantilla is a Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Washington, where he also serves as Associate Director for Research Collections and Curator of Vertebrate Paleontology at the Burke Museum. His research combines fieldwork with systematics and quantitative functional analysis to study the evolution and ecology of early mammals, particularly in context of significant events in Earth's history. His current projects investigate mammalian changes at the Cretaceous-Paleogene boundary, tooth shape analysis in relation to diet, and the biogeography of Cretaceous mammals from southern continents, broadening understanding of early mammalian evolution. Prior to his current role, he was a Research Associate at the University of California Museum of Paleontology and formerly worked at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. His contributions to the field of paleobiology are documented through publications in prestigious scientific journals, including Nature and Science, with research supported by several funding organizations such as the National Geographic Society and the National Science Foundation.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
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Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.