Research interests
My general research interests are in the anatomy, diversity, evolutionary history, biology, and biogeography of Mesozoic amniotes, with special emphasis on dinosaurs.
Specific research interests include:
- The evolutionary history of basal theropod dinosaurs.
- The origin and evolution of gigantism in sauropod dinosaurs.
- The anatomy, interrelationships, diversity, ecology, and biogeography of pre-Late Cretaceous terrestrial vertebrates of the Southern Hemisphere.
- Patterns of diversity in Mesozoic dinosaurs and other vertebrates.
- Macroevolutionary patterns in the Dinosauria.
Current research projects
Phylogeny and evolution of basal saurischians
Jurassic vertebrates from Chubut Province, Argentinean Patagonia
Theropod dinosaurs from the Late Jurassic of Tendaguru, Tanzania
Patterns of dinosaur diversity in the Mesozoic
PD Dr. Oliver W. M. Rauhut
Research
Additional information
Bayerische Staatssammlung für Paläontologie und Geologie
Richard-Wagner-Str. 10
80333 Munich
Tel.: +49 / (0)89 / 2180 6645
Fax: +49 / (0)89 / 2180 6601