Cambridge University

Post-Doc, Department of Earth Sciences

Isaac Newton Trust Research Fellow

Thesis Title: Charles Darwin's Geology: Historical Context and Originality

About

Currently researching 'Darwin the Geologist' based on the archival and geological collections in the Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences.

Organised a conference titled 'Darwin in the Field: Collecting, Observation and Experiment' held in the Dept. of Earth Sciences, University of Cambridge on 11th - 12th July 2009. Further details (.pdf) listed under 'Talks' section.

Formerly 'Principal Curator of Invertebrate Palaeontology & Palaeobotany' at National Museums of Scotland , Edinburgh (2001 - 2007).

Handling Editor for The Palaeontological Association (2003 - present).

Ordinary Committee Member of the Geological Curators Group  (2008-present)

Contact Information

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Homepage: http://www.esc.cam.ac.uk/index.php/People/Research%20Staff/35-research-staff/313-dr-lyall-anderson

Address: Room 297, Dept. of Earth Sciences, University of Cambridge, Downing St., Cambridge, CB2 3EQ

Telephone: +44 (0) 1223 333417