Biography
Nizar Ibrahim is a Moroccan paleontologist and National Geographic Explorer specializing in vertebrate paleontology, with a particular focus on dinosaurs and ancient ecosystems of NorUniversity of Portsmouthth Africa. His research has significantly reshaped scientific understanding of prehistoric life in the Sahara, especially through groundbreaking discoveries related to the giant predatory dinosaur Spinosaurus aegyptiacus, which he demonstrated to be one of the first known semi-aquatic dinosaurs.
He earned his PhD from University College Dublin and has held research and academic positions at institutions including the University of Portsmouth and the University of Detroit Mercy, where he is currently an Assistant Professor. His work combines field expeditions in remote desert regions with advanced digital reconstruction techniques to better understand extinct species and their environments.
Dr. Ibrahim’s discoveries have been featured in leading scientific journals such as Science and Nature Ecology & Evolution, as well as in major international media outlets including National Geographic, BBC, and The New York Times. He is also known for his commitment to science communication and education, bringing paleontology to broader audiences through documentaries, public lectures, and outreach initiatives.