Mr Sam Coatham
Overview
Sam is a third year PhD student investigating the evolution of locomotion in ancient whales. Using a variety of biomechanical techniques including multibody dynamic analysis and computational fluid dynamics, he aims to quantify the changes associated with the transition from land to water in a range of early whale species.
Previously, he used finite element analysis to investigate the feeding mechanics of Devonian placoderms.
Areas of expertise
- QH301 Biology - Biomechanics, Functional morphology, Evolutionary biology
Education / academic qualifications
- 2019 - Master of Science, Palaeobiology, University of Bristol (2017 - 2018)
- 2017 - Bachelor of Science, Biology, University of Bristol (2014 - 2017)
Related information
Publications
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review