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Katrina Dean is a researcher in Archives and Modern Manuscripts at the University of Cambridge, specializing in archival science and the history of science and technology. With extensive experience in archive management and digital preservation, she has led major projects including the acquisition of Stephen Hawking's papers (2021) and the digitization of the Darwin and Macclesfield papers.
Her research focuses on:
- Archival practices in scientific collections
- History of physics and Antarctic exploration
- Science-policy intersections
- Digital preservation methodologies
- Scientific internationalism
Recent publications highlight her expertise in science archives, with a 2024 article on the Stephen Hawking Archive and 2008 studies on Antarctic research. She contributes to editorial boards for Archives and Manuscripts and the Electronic British Library Journal.
Scientific honors include:
- Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) Collaborative Postdoctoral Award (2007-2010)
- AHRC Speculative Research grant (2007-2009)
- Recognised Professional (ASARP) from the Australian Society of Archivists
Dean has led archive accreditation initiatives and digital preservation strategies, with notable projects like the Cambridge History of Innovation Project (CHIP) and the An Oral History of British Science. She has no explicitly listed advisees but has contributed to archival education through publications and projects.
