Thomas R. Holtz Jr.

Thomas R. Holtz Jr. is a Principal Lecturer in Vertebrate Paleontology at the University of Maryland's Department of Geology, College Park, recognized as one of the world's leading experts on tyrannosaurs and carnivorous dinosaurs.[1][3] His research focuses on the origin, evolution, adaptations, behavior, phylogeny, morphology, and locomotion of theropod dinosaurs, particularly tyrannosauroids like Tyrannosaurus rex.[1][2][7] He has published extensively on these topics, including key chapters in 'The Dinosauria,' and serves as faculty director for related programs.[3][7]