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Martin J. Head is a distinguished professor in Earth Sciences at Brock University specializing in palynology and stratigraphy. His research primarily focuses on marine dinoflagellates within the late Cenozoic era and formal subdivisions of the Quaternary Period. Head has held various academic positions including time as a Senior Research Associate at the Godwin Institute for Quaternary Research and as an Affiliated Lecturer at the University of Cambridge. His expertise has earned him notable memberships and leadership roles in several international scientific committees, including the Canadian Stratigraphy Commission and editorial boards of major palynology journals. Over his career, Martin has also facilitated advanced courses and workshops in the field of palynology across various international settings. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Aberdeen and a B.Sc. from Aston University. Martin’s profound knowledge of modern fossil dinoflagellates enhances understanding of plankton development and their applicability in solving stratigraphic and paleoecological issues. He continues to supervise graduate students, guiding research that contributes to the future of Earth Sciences.
Brock University • St. Catharines, Canada
Teaching and conducting research in Earth Sciences.
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