Kathleen Gregory

Kathleen Gregory is a Researcher at the Centre for Science and Technology Studies (CWTS) at Leiden University in the Netherlands. With a background in library science as indicated by her self-description as a 'Librarian at heart,' she specializes in scholarly communication, open science, research data practices, and research assessment.

Her research examines critical challenges in contemporary scholarly communication systems, particularly focusing on how geopolitical pressures impact open science initiatives globally. Gregory's work bridges theoretical understanding with practical implementation, drawing on her library science perspective to address real-world issues in knowledge dissemination and evaluation.

As an active member of the CWTS community, Gregory collaborates with researchers like Louise Bezuidenhout and Vincent Traag on projects that investigate the evolving landscape of science policy and research evaluation. Her current work emphasizes strengthening open science infrastructure against emerging geopolitical challenges, demonstrating her commitment to practical, policy-relevant research.