Anusuya Chinsamy-Turan

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The article profiles a palaeobiologist from the University of Cape Town, highlighting her academic career, notable publications, research funding, and significant awards for her contributions to science and public education.

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2026-04-03 06:28:26

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Professor, Biological Sciences Department, University of Cape Town

Profile Articles Activity

Palaeobiologist in UCT’s Department of Biological Sciences.
Author of the following popular level books, “Dinosaurs and other Prehistoric Life”, “DInosaurs of Africa”,“Fossils for Africa” and“Famous Dinosaurs of Africa”. as well as the more scholarly books, “DInosaur Bone Microstructure” and the “Forerunners of Mammals”

Experience

1997–2022 Professor, University of Cape Town

Grants and Contracts

2014 Role: Professor, Head, Biological Sciences Department Funding Source: National Research Foundation

Honours

South African Women of the Year (2005); Distinguished Women Scientist (2005); Gold Medalist, Academy of Science of SA (2015); TWAS Sub-Saharan Prize for the Public Understanding and Popularisation of Science (2013)

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