Alexander Kellner
Alexander Wilhelm Armin Kellner (born September 26, 1961) is a Brazilian geologist and paleontologist who is a leading expert in the field of studying pterosaurs. His research has focused mainly on fossil reptiles from the Cretaceous Period, including extinct dinosaurs and crocodylomorphs.
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| Born | Alexander Wilhelm Armin Kellner September 26, 1961 Vaduz, Liechtenstein |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Alma mater | Federal University of Rio de Janeiro Columbia University |
| Known for | Pterosaurs, dinosaurs |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Paleontology, Geology |
| Institutions | National Museum (Rio de Janeiro) |
Kellner has over 500 publications to his name, has published more than 160 primary studies and two science books. He has participated in paleontological expeditions to many locations including Brazil, Chile, Iran, the United States, Argentina, China, and Antarctica.
His scientific achievements include the description of more than thirty species. For his work he has received several honors and prizes, including the TWAS Prize for Earth Sciences from The World Academy of Sciences and admission to the National Order of Scientific Merit (class Comendador), one Brazil's most prestigious awards.