The APRS network

Our team.

A collaborative community bringing together palaeontological, geological, collections, and educational expertise across Alberta.

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Knowledge grows through connection.

Meet the people shaping APRS through research, fieldwork, collections, and shared purpose. Additional profiles will be added as the team directory grows.

Darius Azmayesh-Fard standing beside fossil displays in a museum

Founder & Lead Researcher

Darius Azmayesh-Fard

Paleontology, University of Alberta · Collections Assistant, Tumbler Ridge Museum

Darius is currently a student majoring in Paleontology at the University of Alberta and a Collections Assistant at the Tumbler Ridge Museum. He has an extensive background in palaeontological and interdisciplinary research and brings that expertise to advancing our understanding of Alberta’s fossil record. His experience includes fieldwork and presenting research at conferences both within Alberta and internationally.

Community Partner · Organization

Candrean Global Corporation

Science · Education · Healthcare · Civic Engagement

Candrean Global Corporation works to foster a society capable of thriving amid rapid advances in humanity. Its goals include creating inclusive spaces for scientific and cultural contributions, expanding access to advanced healthcare, supporting creativity and critical learning, and strengthening public discourse and civic engagement. As an APRS community partner, it shares our interest in widening access to knowledge and recognizing contributions from academics and non-academics alike. Visit the Candrean Global Corporation website.

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Research members

Palaeontologists and geoscientists contributing field, laboratory, collections, and analytical expertise.

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Students & trainees

Emerging researchers building skills through collaborative projects, mentorship, and shared field experience.

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Featured partner added

Community partners

Institutions, educators, land stewards, and communities helping connect research with Alberta’s landscapes.