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Georg Gerland (1849–1903) was a German anthropologist and geophysicist whose work bridged the fields of human evolution and Earth sciences. He applied geological principles to anthropological studies, using human skeletal remains and geological data to better understand early human development and adaptation to different environments. Gerland's interdisciplinary approach helped link human history with Earth's physical changes, particularly in relation to climate and geography. Although not as widely recognized as contemporaries like Darwin, his contributions played a significant role in shaping early ideas about human evolution and the interaction between humans and their environment, laying the foundation for future research in both anthropology and geophysics.