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Dr Gavin Young is a Professor of Geology D at The Australian National University's Department of PHY. His research focuses on geological mapping, biostratigraphy, and the study of fossil fishes, particularly their braincase preservation. Young conducted detailed geological mapping of the Devonian limestones in the Wee Jasper valley and discovered exceptional braincase preservation in 400-million-year-old fossil fishes from Burrinjuck. He has carried out extensive field geology and collecting across Australia and overseas, contributing to mineral and hydrocarbon exploration. Young has also led several UNESCO IGCP projects and has been involved in various academic and professional roles, including President of the Association of Australasian Palaeontologists. He is currently based in the ANU Department of Applied Mathematics, Research School of Physics, where he uses high-resolution XCT scanning and 3D printing to analyze fossil vertebrates.