David A. Grimaldi | |
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| Born | (1957-09-22)September 22, 1957 (age 67) |
| Occupation(s) | Entomologist,Paleontologist |
David A. Grimaldi (born September 22, 1957) is an entomologist and Curator of Invertebrate Zoology at theAmerican Museum of Natural History inNew York. He received his graduate training atCornell University, where he earned his doctorate in Entomology in 1986. Grimaldi is an authority in many fields of insect systematics, paleontology, and evolutionary biology.[1]
Grimaldi is also an adjunct professor atCornell University,Columbia University, and theCity University of New York.[1]
Aside from numerous papers in scientific journals, Grimaldi is author ofAmber: Window to the Past, and ofEvolution of the Insects (2005) with co-authorMichael S. Engel.[1]
Some of Grimaldi's scientific honors include:
The following is a selection of taxa that have been named for Grimaldi:
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