Stephen Louis Brusatte is an American evolutionary biologist and science popularizer who specializes in the anatomy and evolution of dinosaurs. He holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Chicago, a Master of Science from the University of Bristol (awarded on a Marshall Scholarship), and both a Master in Philosophy and a Doctorate from Columbia University. Brusatte is currently Professor of Palaeontology and Evolution at the University of Edinburgh. In April 2024, he was elected to fellowship of the Royal Society of Edinburgh, a recognition of his contributions to science.