Michael S. Engel
American paleontologist and entomologist / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Michael S. Engel, FLS, FRES (born September 24, 1971) is an American paleontologist and entomologist, notable for contributions to insect evolutionary biology and classification. In connection with his studies he has undertaken field expeditions in Central Asia, Asia Minor, the Levant, Arabia, eastern Africa, the high Arctic, and South and North America, and has published more than 925 papers in scientific journals.[3]Some of Engel's research images were included in exhibitions on the aesthetic value of scientific imagery.[4]
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Born | (1971-09-24) September 24, 1971 (age 52) Creve Coeur, Missouri, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | Cornell University (Ph.D, 1998) University of Kansas (B.Sc., 1993) University of Kansas (B.A., 1993) |
Occupation(s) | Paleontologist, Entomologist |
Known for | Insect evolutionary biology and classification |
Spouse | Kellie Kristen Magill (m. 2009)[1] |
Parent(s) | Alger Gayle Engel, Donna Gail Engel (née Pratt)[2] |
Awards | Guggenheim Fellow (2006) Charles Schuchert Award (2008) Bicentenary Medal (2009) Nautilus Book Award (2019) |
Scientific career | |
Institutions | American Museum of Natural History (1998–present) University of Kansas (2000–2023) |
Doctoral advisor | James K. Liebherr (Cornell University) |
Other academic advisors | George C. Eickwort, Thomas D. Seeley, Richard G. Harrison, Charles D. Michener |
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