Stephen Brusatte FRSE | |
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 Brusatte at a Portuguese fossil site, 2014 | |
| Born | 24 April 1984 Ottawa, Illinois, US |
| Other names | Steve Brusatte |
| Alma mater | University of Chicago (B.S.) University of Bristol (MSc) Columbia University (MPhil & PhD) |
| Known for | Evolution of dinosaurs |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Paleontology |
| Institutions | University of Edinburgh |
| Doctoral advisor | Mark Norell |
| Other academic advisors | Paul Sereno Michael J. Benton |
| Author abbrev. (zoology) | Brusatte |
Stephen Louis "Steve" Brusatte FRSE (born April 24, 1984) is an American paleontologist, author, and evolutionary biologist who specializes in the anatomy and evolution of dinosaurs.[1][2] He was educated at the University of Chicago for his Bachelor's degree, at the University of Bristol for his Master's of Science on a Marshall Scholarship, and finally at the Columbia University for Master's in Philosophy and Doctorate. He is currently Professor of Palaeontology and Evolution at the University of Edinburgh.[1] In April 2024, Brusatte was elected to fellowship of the Royal Society of Edinburgh.[3]
In addition to his scientific papers and technical monographs, his popular book Dinosaurs (2008) and the textbook Dinosaur Paleobiology (2012) earned him accolades, and he became the resident palaeontologist and scientific consultant for the BBC Earth and 20th Century Fox's 2013 film Walking With Dinosaurs, which was followed by his popular book Walking with Dinosaurs Encyclopedia.[4] His book The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs: A New History of a Lost World (2018), written for the adult lay person, won widespread acclaim and was a New York Times bestseller.[5] In June 2022, he published The Rise and Reign of the Mammals: A New History, from the Shadow of the Dinosaurs to Us.[6]
- ^ a b "Dr Steve Brusatte". Edinburgh Research Explorer. The University of Edinburgh. Retrieved January 16, 2015.
- ^ "Steve Brusatte". www.dinosaurcentral.com. Archived from the original on July 18, 2015. Retrieved January 16, 2015.
- ^ Thomas, James (April 8, 2024). "Eminent cultural and scientific figures named as RSE Fellows". Royal Society of Edinburgh.
- ^ "Walking With Dinosaurs Books". DinosaurJungle.com. Answers 2000 Limited. Retrieved January 16, 2015.
- ^ Flatow, Ira (May 29, 2018). "When the Dinosaurs Reigned". The New York Times.
- ^ The Rise and Reign of the Mammals: A New History, from the Shadow of the Dinosaurs to Us: Amazon.co.uk: Brusatte, Steve: 9781529034219: Books. ASIN 1529034213.