91传媒

Degrees

• Postdoctoral experience in anatomy and bioinformatics, University of Chicago
• Ph.D. in Paleontology, University College Dublin
• Joint B.Sc. Degree in Geology and Biology, University of Bristol

Biography

Ibrahim is a vertebrate paleontologist and comparative anatomist, with a background in the bio- and geosciences, a Ph.D. in vertebrate paleontology from Ireland's leading medical school, and extensive research and teaching experience. He currently serves as Assistant Professor of Biology and teaches courses in anatomy and evolution. Ibrahim is also a research associate with the Carnegie Museum of Natural History and a visiting researcher with the University of Portsmouth (UK). His current research interests include vertebrate morphology and evolution, Mesozoic chronostratigraphy, and bioinformatics.

Over the last decade, Ibrahim has led several paleontological expeditions to Africa's Sahara desert, in search of some of the most enigmatic fossil assemblages. This work has been featured in major publications including Science, National Geographic, The Wall Street Journal, Discover Magazine, and many others.

Ibrahim is passionate about the public understanding of science. Over the last decade, he has reached millions of people around the globe, using a multitude of formats, including high-profile speaking tours, exhibits, educational videos, and books. He is also a speaker with the renowned National Geographic speakers bureau, reaching large audiences across North America.

Find out more about Nizar Ibrahim and his work on .  91传媒 stories about Ibrahim include the following:

• Ibrahim helps discover new species of flying reptile from 100 million years ago (April 2020)
• Ibrahim and students to shock world with new discovery (Oct. 2019)
• Inspiring young scientists at international STEM event (Oct. 2019)
• Taking students to hunt fossils in the Sahara (July 2019)
• Searching for Africa’s forgotten dinosaurs (with two videos, March 2019)

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