Areas of Focus
- Paleontology and Stratigraphy
- Earth Biology
Work Experience
- 2010-11~2022-12, Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Researcher
- 2005-06~2006-08, Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources, Germany, Senior Visiting Scholar
- 2002-09~2010-10, Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Associate Researcher
- 2000-07~2002-08, Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Postdoctoral Researcher
- 1995-09~2000-06, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), PhD Student
- 1991-07~1995-08, Liaoning Provincial Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources, Assistant Engineer
- 1987-09~1991-06, China University of Geosciences (Wuhan), Bachelor's Degree
Academic Background & Achievements
- 1995-09--2000-06 PhD: China University of Geosciences (Beijing)
- 1987-09--1991-06 Bachelor: China University of Geosciences (Wuhan)
Publications
- A New Bothriolepid Antiarch from the Middle Devonian in Luquan, Yunnan, South China and Its Stratigraphic and Biogeographic Significances, Wenjin Zhao, 2023
- The Dawn of fishes: Early Silurian fish fossils shed light on the rise of jawed vertebrates, Wenjin Zhao, 2023
- Fossil fishes from the Silurian Lower Red Beds in Wuhan, Hubei and their biogeographic significances, Wenjin Zhao, 2023
- A New Species of Jiangxialepis (Galeaspida) from the Lower Telychian (Silurian) of Jiangxi and its Biostratigraphic Significance, Wenjin Zhao, 2023
- NEW OBSERVATIONS OF THE SILURIAN STRATA IN THE SHIQIAN AREA, NORTHEASTERN GUIZHOU: EVIDENCE FROM THE TUNPING SECTION, Wenjin Zhao, 2023
- How did Jawed Vertebrates Originate and Rise?, Wenjin Zhao, 2023
- The first galeaspid fish (stem-gnathostomata) from the Silurian Xiushan formation of Hunan Province, China, Wenjin Zhao, 2023
- A new species of Jiangxialepis (Galeaspida) from the Lower Telychian (Silurian) of Jiangxi and its biostratigraphic significance, Wenjin Zhao, 2022
- The oldest gnathostome teeth, Wenjin Zhao, 2022
- The oldest eugaleaspiform fishes from the Silurian red beds in Jiangxi, South China and their stratigraphic significance, Wenjin Zhao, 2022
- The oldest complete jawed vertebrates from the early Silurian of China, Wenjin Zhao, 2022
- Xitunaspis, a new eugaleaspid fish (Eugaleaspiformes, Galeaspida) from the Lower Devonian of Qujing, Yunnan, Wenjin Zhao, 2022
- Redescription of the Sanqiaspidae (Galeaspida) from the Lower Devonian of South China and its biostratigraphic significance, Wenjin Zhao, 2022
- How did Jawed Vertebrates Originate and Rise?, Wenjin Zhao, 2022
- Chinese Silurian Llandovery epoch early red beds comparison of paleoichthyological fossil evidence, Wenjin Zhao, 2022
- Spiny chondrichthyan from the lower Silurian of South China, Wenjin Zhao, 2022
- Chinese Silurian rock stratigraphy division and comparison, Wenjin Zhao, 2021
- The Silurian-Devonian boundary in East Yunnan (South China) and the minimum constraint for the lungfish-tetrapod split, Wenjin Zhao, 2021
- Microvertebrate remains from the Kuanti Formation of the Liujiachong Section in Qujing, Yunnan and their stratigraphic significance, Wenjin Zhao, 2020
- A redescription of the Silurian Sinogaleaspis shankouensis (Galeaspida, stem-Gnathostomata) from Jiangxi, China, Wenjin Zhao, 2020
- A Silurian maxillate placoderm illuminates jaw evolution, Wenjin Zhao, 2016
- A Devonian predatory fish provides insights into the early evolution of modern sarcopterygians, Wenjin Zhao, 2016
- A streamlined jawless fish (Galeapida) from the Lower Devonian of Yunnan, China and its taxonomic and paleoecological implications, Wenjin Zhao, 2015
- Geochemical and paleontological evidence for the definition of Silurian/Devonian Boundary in the Changwantang Section, Guangxi Province, China, Wenjin Zhao, 2015
- A review of Silurian fishes from Yunnan, China and related biostratigraphy, Wenjin Zhao, 2015
- The largest Silurian vertebrate and its palaeoecological implications, Wenjin Zhao, 2014
- A Silurian placoderm with osteichthyan-like marginal jaw bones, Wenjin Zhao, 2013
- Fossil Fishes from China Provide First Evidence of Dermal Pelvic Girdles in Osteichthyans, Wenjin Zhao, 2012
- Earliest known coelacanth skull extends the range of anatomically modern coelacanths to the Early Devonian, Wenjin Zhao, 2012
- The earliest known stem-tetrapod from the Lower Devonian of China, Wenjin Zhao, 2012
- Geochemical Stratigraphy and Microvertebrate Assemblage Sequences across the Silurian/Devonian Transition in South China, Wenjin Zhao, 2011
- Carbon isotope stratigraphy across the Silurian-Devonian transition in Zoige (West Qinling), China, Wenjin Zhao, 2010
- A new antiarch fish from the Upper Devonian Zhongning Formation of Ningxia, China, Wenjin Zhao, 2010
- Siluro-Devonian vertebrate biostratigraphy and biogeography of China, Wenjin Zhao, 2010
- The Origin and Diversification of Osteichthyans and Sarcopterygians: Rare Chinese Fossil Findings Advance Research on Key Issues of Evolution, Wenjin Zhao, 2010
- Silurian atmospheric O2 changes and the early radiation of gnathostomes, Wenjin Zhao, 2010
- Dream Phantom Fish: The Oldest Osteichthyan, Wenjin Zhao, 2009
- NEW FOSSIL EVIDENCE FOR THE SILURIAN RADIATION OF PLACODERMS AND OSTEICHTHYANS, Wenjin Zhao, 2008
- Research on Early Vertebrates in China and Major Advances, Wenjin Zhao, 2005
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Awards
- 2023 Top Ten Advances in Chinese Paleontology
- 2022 Top Ten Advances in Chinese Paleontology
- 2016 Top Ten Advances in Chinese Paleontology
- 2013 National Natural Science Award, Second Prize
- 2012 Top Ten Geological Science and Technology Achievements by the Geological Society of China
- 2005 DAAD Scholarship, Germany
- 2004 Ministry of Education Natural Science Award, Second Prize
- 2000 IET Education Fund Graduate Award
