Shane Gero

Shane Gero is a **Scientist-in-Residence and Adjunct Research Professor** in the Department of Biology at Carleton University. He is also the founder of the **Dominica Sperm Whale Project (DSWP)**, a long-term study of sperm whale societies in the Eastern Caribbean. His work integrates field research, machine learning, and policy advocacy to understand whale communication, culture, and conservation. Gero holds degrees from Dalhousie University (B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.).

**Research Interests**: Focus on sperm whale social behavior, vocal communication, and cultural transmission. Uses AI-driven tools like photoidentification, acoustic monitoring, and animal-borne sensors. Explores anthropogenic impacts on marine ecosystems and collaborates with governments/NGOs to inform conservation policies.

**Recent Themes in Articles**: Highlights include studies on sperm whale clan cultures, machine learning applications for acoustic analysis, and the ecological consequences of human activity. His work bridges ecology, technology, and policy, emphasizing interdisciplinary solutions.

**Awards & Recognition**: Featured in National Geographic and as a TED Audacious Project (Project CETI). Collaborates globally with institutions like MIT, Harvard, and Aarhus University.

**Advising & Grants**: Supervises graduate students on topics ranging from acoustic communication to habitat use. Leads Project CETI, an initiative decoding sperm whale communication using advanced robotics and AI. Engages in international conservation forums (IWC, IUCN) to shape policy.

**Teams & Labs**: Directs DSWP and serves as Biology Lead for Project CETI. Coordinates with global collaborators to advance marine science and conservation.