Jason Head

Jason Head is a Fellow at the University of Cambridge, affiliated with the School of Biological Sciences. His research focuses on evolutionary morphology, phylogenetics, palaeoecology, conservation palaeobiology, adaptive radiations, and mass extinctions. He investigates the vertebrate fossil record to explore the origins of modern clades, the evolution of body forms, and the interactions between fauna and environments through deep time. His work employs techniques such as geometric morphometrics, phylogeny reconstruction, and ecometrics. Head also serves as a curator of vertebrate palaeontology at the University Museum of Zoology and as director of postgraduate education.

Jason Head is a Professor of Vertebrate Evolution and Ecology and Curator at the University of Cambridge. His research focuses on vertebrate paleontology, herpetology, paleobiology, and conservation paleobiology. Head's work explores evolutionary patterns and ecological dynamics through fossil records, integrating paleontological data with conservation biology. His studies include the evolution of snake body forms, the origins of turtles, and the ecological implications of fossil calibrations. He has contributed to understanding the evolutionary history of mammals and reptiles, particularly through analyses of Eocene and Cenomanian fossils. His research emphasizes the use of ecometrics and paleoclimate reconstruction to inform modern ecological and conservation strategies.