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Angela Bookerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Youth Civic and Political Participation
• Learning in Informal Settings
• Media and Technology for Learning
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Angela Booker is a faculty member in the Department of Communication at the University of California San Diego , focusing on youth and family engagement with media, technology, and civic participation. Ph.D. in Education, Stanford University, 2007 Her research explores how underrepresented communities leverage media and technology for learning, community development, and systemic repair. She employs ethnographic, qualitative, and design-based methods to investigate collaborations between youth, educators, and community partners. Key trends in her recent publications include interdisciplinary approaches to learning, integrating digital storytelling, participatory design research, and critical theories of power and privilege. Her work emphasizes equity in education and the role of families as sites for mathematical and civic practices. Jan Hawkins Early Career Award, 2013 Fellow at UC Center for Collaborative Research, 2012 CAE Presidential Fellow, 2010 CAE Outstanding Dissertation Award, Honorable Mention, 2009 IBM Distinguished Student Research Award, 2003 Stanford Nicoll Fellowship, 2002 Booker's work bridges anthropology, education, and communication, with a focus on participatory frameworks, ethical research practices, and addressing structural barriers to civic engagement. She collaborates extensively with educators, youth councils, and community organizations.

• Performance evaluation of networks
• Wireless networks
• Internet of Things (IoT)
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Katia Jaffres-Runser is a full Professor at Institut National Polytechnique de Toulouse (Toulouse INP) , affiliated with the ENSEEIHT engineering school and the IRIT laboratory , where she leads the RMESS team. She holds a PhD from INSA Lyon and completed a prestigious Marie Curie postdoctoral fellowship at Stevens Institute of Technology and INSA Lyon. PhD : Institut des Sciences Appliquées de Lyon (INSA Lyon), 2005 M.Sc. : INSA Lyon, 2002 Diplôme d’Ingénieur en Télécommunications : INSA Lyon, 2002 Her research centers on performance evaluation and optimization of networks , particularly in wireless sensor networks, IoT, embedded systems, and complex networks. She applies advanced techniques like Google Matrix analysis, game theory, and deep reinforcement learning to improve network reliability, synchronization, and efficiency. Her work spans theoretical modeling and practical implementations in avionics, automotive, and industrial systems. Her recent publications highlight a strong trend in time-sensitive networking (TSN) , network synchronization , AI-driven optimization , and complex network analysis using Wikipedia and trade data. She has led major projects like MACACO, GOIA, and the Maison du Quantique Occitanie, focusing on real-time, reliable, and intelligent networking solutions. Scientific Awards: Best Paper Award on Propagation, IEE International Conference on Antennas and Propagation, 2003 STIC Innovation Prize, 2005 Marie Curie Outgoing International Fellowship, 2007–2010 Prime d'Excellence Scientifique (2013–2016) PEDR (2017–2021) RIPEC C3 (2022–2025) She has advised PhD students and contributed to national and international scientific service, including committee memberships in CoNRS , HCERES , and ACM N²Women . She has served on award juries and grant review panels. Her leadership extends to being Vice-President for Education at Toulouse INP (2021–2024) and Team Leader of RMESS at IRIT (since 2024) . She is actively involved in research labs and collaborative teams such as: RMESS Team , IRIT Laboratory – leading research on network modeling and embedded systems MACACO Project – international collaboration on adaptive communication networks GOIA and APPLIGOOGLE Projects – applying Google Matrix to AI and complex networks IRT EDEN – evaluating determinism in embedded networking

• Distributed Systems
• Cloud Computing
• Data-Intensive Workflow Management
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Zhiming Zhao is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Multiscale Networked Systems (MNS) research group at the Informatics Institute (IvI), University of Amsterdam (UvA). He serves as the technical manager of the Virtual Lab and Innovation Center (VLIC) of LifeWatch ERIC, a European research infrastructure for ecology and biodiversity science. Zhao holds an IEEE Senior Member designation and is the Managing Editor of the Journal of Cloud Computing . He earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science from UvA in 2004. His research focuses on quality-critical distributed computing, data-intensive workflows, virtual research environments, and digital twins. He leads projects such as LTER-LIFE (Dutch research infrastructure for digital twins) and coordinates UvA contributions to EU initiatives like ENVRI-HUB Next , EVERSE , and BlueCloud-2026 . Zhao’s work spans technical development in EU projects (e.g., ENVRI-FAIR , ARTICONF , CLARIFY ) and leadership roles in international workshops and conferences. His team develops frameworks like NaaVRE (Jupyter-based collaborative environments) and CloudsStorm (dynamic infrastructure planning). Current research emphasizes trustworthy AI in cloud systems, federated learning, and edge-cloud resource optimization. Key achievements include over 150 peer-reviewed publications, supervision of numerous PhD students, and contributions to open science initiatives. His lab actively explores interdisciplinary applications in environmental science, medical imaging, and blockchain-based decentralized systems.

• Contemporary and 20th Century British Literature
• Cultural Studies
• Women's Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Karin E. Westman is a Professor and Department Head of the Department of English at Kansas State University (KSU), serving since 2007. She holds a Ph.D. from Vanderbilt University (1996) and has been a faculty member at KSU since 2000. Her academic leadership includes overseeing a department with 32 tenure-track faculty, 150+ undergraduate students, and 45 graduate students. She has also served as a visiting professor, lecturer, and teaching fellow at institutions like the College of Charleston and Vanderbilt. Her research focuses on Contemporary and 20th Century British Literature , Cultural Studies , Women’s Studies , and Children’s Literature . She is renowned for her work on J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series, Virginia Woolf, and modernist narratives. Key publications include Pat Barker's Regeneration: A Reader's Guide (2001) and forthcoming J.K. Rowling's Library: Harry Potter in Context (UP of Mississippi). She co-edits The Lion and the Unicorn , a leading children’s literature journal. Her teaching spans British Literature, Modernism, Women’s Studies, and Digital Humanities , with courses like Harry Potter in Context , Contemporary British Literature , and Fandom and Fan Studies . She has directed over 30 Master’s projects, mentoring students on topics ranging from Avatar: The Last Airbender to Frankenstein . Westman has received multiple accolades, including the Children's Literature Association 2014 Honor Award and the Presidential Award for Outstanding Department Head (2017). Her service extends to administrative roles like coordinating instructional technology, leading departmental relocations, and advocating for humanities funding through grants like the ACLS and NEH. Her professional development includes the HERS Wellesley Institute (2014-2015) and peer review of teaching initiatives. She remains active in conferences, workshops, and media engagements discussing Harry Potter , modernism, and literary pedagogy.

Minni Haanpääمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Tourism Research
• Event Experiences
• Co-Creation
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Minni Haanpää is a University Lecturer at the Multidimensional Tourism Institute within the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Lapland . Her research focuses on tourism and event experiences, co-creation, inclusive tourism, and ethnographic methodologies such as videography and autoethnography. She has led and collaborated on projects addressing Nordic urban tourism, technology-mediated experiences, and peripheral destination development. Key projects include the FIT ME! initiative exploring foreign traveler ecosystems and the Tarinoita Korkalovaarasta project on urban local identity. Her work often integrates critical sociological perspectives with practical innovation, such as designing empathic phygital experiences and assessing sustainability in tourism mobility services. Education: PhD in Tourism Studies. Grants/Projects: 17 projects funded by institutions like Business Finland, European Regional Development Fund, and Lapland Regional Fund. Research outputs span 75 publications since 2006, emphasizing co-creation frameworks, human-animal relations in tourism, and smart destination strategies. She actively reviews for journals like Tourist Studies and conferences, contributing to academic discourse on tourism ethics and pedagogy. Her involvement in SINCO Lab and service prototyping environments highlights her commitment to bridging academic research with practical tourism development. Current interests include technology's role in tourism transformation and inclusive urban tourism practices.

Jason Gierschمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Education Policy
• School Choice
• High-Stakes Testing
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jason Giersch serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte within the College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences. He concurrently holds the position of associate director for the university's Public Policy program. His research centers on education policy with concentrated expertise in school choice mechanisms, high-stakes testing implications, segregation dynamics, and teacher quality assessment. Complementing this, he investigates how political ideology filters individuals' interpretations of messages across diverse contexts including media and political communication. His methodological approach integrates quantitative analysis with experimental designs, bridging political science, public administration, and educational research frameworks. Recent publications demonstrate persistent focus on educational inequality through race, gender, and socioeconomic lenses. His work critically examines charter school impacts, segregation patterns, and policy effects on student outcomes while incorporating international comparisons from Finland, Sweden, and Kenya alongside U.S.-centric analyses. Dr. Giersch actively engages with academic communities through board service for the North Carolina Association for Research in Education and North Carolina Political Science Association. He collaborates with UNC Charlotte's Center for Racial Equity in Education (CREED), notably contributing to discussions on school segregation. Prior to his university appointment, he accumulated practical experience teaching across public, private, and charter high schools plus college-level instruction in Pennsylvania and Nairobi, Kenya—providing applied perspective to his scholarly work.

Haihua Chenمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Artificial Intelligence
• Data Science
• Data Quality
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Haihua Chen is an Assistant Professor of Data Science in the Department of Information Science at the University of North Texas (UNT), with a co-affiliation in Health Informatics. They lead the Intelligent Data Engineering and Analytics (IDEA) Lab, focusing on interdisciplinary research in artificial intelligence, data science, and informatics. Chen earned a Ph.D. in Information Science (concentrating in Data Science) from UNT in 2022, an M.S. in Information Science from Wuhan University, and dual B.S. degrees in Information Science and English Literature from Central China Normal University. Research interests span applied machine learning, data quality evaluation, NLP, and informatics applications in legal and healthcare domains. Notable work includes developing frameworks for measuring scientific novelty, constructing high-quality legal and biomedical datasets, and leveraging AI for precision medicine and disaster response. Chen has secured over $499K in external grants, including NSF REU and HSI projects, and $20K+ in internal grants. Their work has been published in top journals like Journal of Informetrics , IEEE Transactions on Reliability , and Scientometrics , with a strong focus on innovation measurement and data-centric AI. Teaching includes courses on computational methods, data analysis, and AI in healthcare. Professional leadership roles include chairing ASIS&T SIG-STI and editorial roles for Journal of the Association for Information Science and Technology , Knowledge and Information Systems , and others. Awards include UNT’s Great Grads Award and the Linda Schamber Writing Award.

Mutuota Kigothoمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Literacy Education
• Numeracy Education
• Reading Comprehension
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Mutuota Kigotho is a Lecturer in English, Literacies and Language Education within the School of Education at the University of New England (UNE), Australia. She is a member of the Literacies and Numeracies in Context research team, contributing to literacy and numeracy education across the curriculum. Her academic journey includes a Doctor of Education from Macquarie University and teaching qualifications from Kenya and Australia. BEd, University of Nairobi, Kenya MEd, Kenyatta University, Kenya EdD, Macquarie University, Australia GCTE, University of New England, Australia Her research and teaching focus on literacy and numeracy education, particularly in reading comprehension, writing instruction, rhetoric, and the integration of digital tools. She is passionate about distance education, eLearning, and the use of social media to enhance learning, especially in diverse and remote contexts. Her work emphasizes multimodal literacies, functional grammar, and decolonising approaches to language education. Recent publications highlight her engagement with decolonising literacies, digital narratives, blogging for struggling writers, and cross-curricular literacy. Her scholarly output spans journals like Literacy Learning: the Middle Years and conference proceedings from AARE, AILA, and international education summits. She has co-edited special issues on open and distance learning, reflecting her commitment to flexible and inclusive education. Dr. Kigotho is actively involved in academic service, serving as Treasurer of the Open and Distance Learning Association of Australia (ODLAA). She is also a member of the Australian Teacher Education Association (ATEA), Australian Literacy Educators’ Association (ALEA), PETAA, and ETA. In supervision, she has guided research on functional grammar, visualization in reading, ESL curriculum, TAFE leadership, and the role of scripture in education policy. She continues to contribute to national and international dialogues on literacy, technology, and equity in education. Her professional engagement extends to community initiatives, including supporting immigrant integration in the New England region. She maintains an active online presence through her personal website and academic profiles on Google Scholar, ORCID, and LinkedIn.

Zuocheng Zhangمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Disciplinary Literacies
• TESOL Education
• ESP (English for Specific Purposes)
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Zuocheng Zhang is an Associate Professor in the School of Education at the University of New England (UNE), Australia, where he is part of the English, Literacies and Language Education team. He previously held the position of full professor in applied linguistics at the University of International Business and Economics in China and played a pivotal role in establishing the nationally accredited Business English Major in China. At UNE, he leads the Interculturality and Education Strategic Research Group and teaches in TESOL, disciplinary literacies, and cultural diversity education. His educational background includes a BA from Xi'an International Studies University (XISU), an MA from Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), and a PhD from the University of Sydney. Zuocheng Zhang's research centers on disciplinary literacies, ESP teacher development, multimodal discourse analysis, interculturality in education, and the experiences of international students. He investigates how professional identities are constructed in educational and workplace contexts, particularly in Business English and international education settings. His work often employs critical discourse and multimodal analysis to examine university communications, curriculum design, and student transitions. His recent publications (2019–2025) reveal a consistent focus on international student education, TESOL pedagogy, and professional identity formation. He frequently publishes in journals such as English for Specific Purposes , Discourse & Communication , and Ibérica , and with publishers like Routledge and Springer. His research often involves comparative and multimodal methods, particularly in analyzing university websites and digital media. He has received research funding from both Chinese national agencies and internal UNE sources, supporting projects on international student transitions, multimodal inclusivity, and digital pedagogy. Notable grants include a National Office of Philosophy and Social Sciences grant in China and multiple UNE internal funding awards. Zuocheng Zhang has supervised numerous higher degree research students to completion, including PhD and EdD candidates, with topics ranging from ESL classroom anxiety to rhetorical agency in political texts. His current HDR student is Jennifer Kompara, researching subject literacy in legal studies. He is actively involved in research teams, including projects on international graduates’ transition to regional workplaces and multimodal construction of diversity. He is a member of professional associations such as the Asia-Pacific Rim LSP and Professional Communication Association, Australian Council of TESOL Associations, and the International Association for the Psychology of Language Learning.

• Agricultural Land Use Planning
• Farmland Protection
• Local Food Systems
• +۹ مورد دیگر

David J. Connell is a Professor at the School of Environmental Planning, University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC), where he conducts research and teaches in agricultural land use planning, farmland protection, local food systems, and conservation of British Columbia’s inland rainforest. He is actively involved in policy research, graduate supervision, and community-engaged scholarship. University: University of Northern British Columbia School: School of Environmental Planning Position: Professor Email: david.connell@unbc.ca Office: Room 10-3060, Teaching and Learning Building Education: While specific educational background is not detailed in the provided text, his research and academic leadership suggest a PhD in planning, environmental studies, or a related field. Research Interests: Dr. Connell's research centers on agricultural land use planning and farmland protection in Canada, with a focus on policy analysis of legislative frameworks across governmental levels. He also studies local food systems, farmers markets, and the socio-economic benefits of non-timber forest uses, particularly in the Ancient Cedars of the Upper Fraser River Valley. His work integrates community development, sustainability, and policy innovation. Publication Trends: His recent publications emphasize farmland protection policy at provincial and local levels, evaluation of legislative strength, and the federal role in agricultural planning. He also contributes to understanding ecotourism, ancient forest values, and strategic development of farmers markets. His interdisciplinary approach bridges planning, environmental policy, and community economics. Scientific Awards: UNBC Award of Excellence in Research (2017) UNBC Award of Excellence in Teaching (2014) Advising and Grants: Dr. Connell has supervised numerous MA and MBA students on topics including farmland protection, food sovereignty, ecotourism, and rural development. He has led major research projects funded by SSHRC, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, and the Investment Agriculture Foundation of British Columbia. His work includes national studies, policy briefs, and knowledge mobilization through workshops and toolkits. Labs and Teams: While no formal lab is mentioned, he leads a research program on Agricultural Land Use Planning: Strengthening Farmland Protection and collaborates with the BC Association of Farmers' Markets and government agencies. His team includes graduate students and research partners across Canada.

Julie Szeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Environmental Justice
• Environmental Inequality
• Political Ecology
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Julie Sze is a Professor of American Studies at the University of California, Davis, where she is also the founding director of the Environmental Justice Project within the John Muir Institute for the Environment. Her work bridges environmental studies, urban studies, and ethnic studies, with a focus on environmental justice, inequality, race, gender, and urban health. University: University of California, Davis School: College of Letters and Science Department: Department of American Studies Position: Professor Her research explores the intersections of culture, environment, and power, particularly in urban contexts across New York, California, and Shanghai. She employs interdisciplinary methods, collaborating with scientists, engineers, social scientists, humanists, and community organizers to address environmental inequalities and policy impacts. Professor Sze’s publications include three influential books: Noxious New York (2007), Fantasy Islands (2015), and Environmental Justice in a Moment of Danger (2020), along with an edited volume on sustainability and over 70 scholarly articles. Her recent work emphasizes climate justice, public scholarship, and the role of humanities in shaping equitable environmental futures. The trends in her publications reflect a consistent commitment to political ecology, urban environmental health, and grassroots activism, with increasing attention to transnational perspectives, climate crisis narratives, and the democratization of environmental knowledge. Her research has influenced public policy in California and has been supported by major grants from the Ford Foundation, UC Humanities Institute, and AAUW. She is a sought-after speaker, having delivered keynotes in Germany, China, Italy, France, Canada, and Japan, and presented at over 80 U.S. universities. Her public engagement extends to institutions like the SF MOMA, New York Academy of Medicine, and the Asia Society. Deep commitment to public scholarship Active mentor for first-generation and low-income students 20+ year involvement with the UC President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program Grants from Ford Foundation, UC Humanities Institute, American Studies Association, AAUW As founding director of the Environmental Justice Project, she has built collaborative networks across disciplines and communities, fostering research that is both academically rigorous and socially transformative.

Kevin L. Clayمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Black Studies in Education
• Political Education
• Community-Based Black Education
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Kevin L. Clay is an Assistant Professor of Black Studies in Education at the Graduate School of Education, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. He is affiliated with the Department of Educational Theory, Policy & Administration, where he conducts research at the intersection of race, education policy, and political economy. Educational Background: Ph.D. in Educational Theory, Organization, and Policy, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Ed.M. in Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey B.A. in Psychology (Sociology minor), Magna Cum Laude, Kean University His research focuses on political education , community-based Black education , social class , and political economy . He critically examines how systemic inequities shape educational experiences for Black students and how youth engage in activism despite institutional constraints. His work emphasizes the importance of culturally relevant and critically conscious curricula. Dr. Clay's recent publications explore the implementation of Black history curricula, youth politicization under neoliberal managerialism, and counter-narratives challenging anti-Blackness in discourse about HBCUs. These works reflect a consistent focus on resistance, identity, and structural transformation in education. Notable Scientific Awards and Fellowships: VCU Humanities Research Center Residential Fellowship ($3,500) Charles P. Ruch Award for Excellence in Teaching, VCU School of Education National Academy of Education/Spencer Dissertation Fellowship ($27,500) United Negro College Fund, Frederick D. Patterson Research Fellowship Dr. Clay is actively involved in academic service and mentorship. While specific advisees are not listed, his leadership in research and teaching suggests a strong commitment to guiding emerging scholars in critical education studies. He has secured competitive research funding and fellowships, indicating active grant-supported scholarship. He is affiliated with professional organizations including AERA, AESA, the Association of Black Sociologists (ABS), and CUFA. His work contributes significantly to ongoing efforts to transform educational systems through critical inquiry, racial justice, and community-centered pedagogy.

• Patient Safety
• Behavioral Medicine
• Healthcare Simulation
• +۱۷ مورد دیگر

Ambrose Wong, MD, MSEd, MHS, is an Associate Professor Adjunct in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Yale School of Medicine. He is a prominent researcher in patient safety, behavioral health, and healthcare simulation, with a focus on improving care for agitated patients and preventing workplace violence in emergency settings. University: Yale School of Medicine School: School of Medicine Department: Department of Emergency Medicine Email: ambrose.wong@yale.edu Dr. Wong’s research spans qualitative and mixed-methods health services research, with a strong emphasis on teamwork, technology-based interventions, and behavioral health. He applies healthcare simulation to develop and test innovative solutions such as agitation code teams and peer support-enhanced crisis response systems. His work addresses critical issues including clinician burnout, health equity in restraint use, and the impact of social determinants on emergency care. His recent publications highlight a trajectory toward leveraging artificial intelligence for agitation prediction, conducting large pragmatic trials, and investigating disparities in behavioral emergency care. This reflects a growing integration of data science, implementation science, and equity-focused research in emergency medicine. Dr. Wong has received significant recognition and funding for his work, including: NIMH R01 grant for system dynamics modeling to improve agitation management PCORI funding for a pragmatic trial on peer support in crisis response NIMH K23 and NIH KL2 career development awards Society for Simulation in Healthcare Research Award He actively mentors and collaborates, with frequent co-authorship with researchers such as Bidisha Nath, Leigh Evans, James Dziura, and Kimberly Yonkers. He serves on editorial boards for Annals of Emergency Medicine and Academic Emergency Medicine Education & Training , and is a member of the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine Simulation Academy. He also contributes to institutional leadership as a member of the Dean's Advisory Council for LGBTQI Affairs at Yale. His laboratory and research team focus on interdisciplinary collaboration, integrating emergency medicine, psychiatry, data science, and public health to develop scalable, evidence-based interventions that enhance safety and equity in emergency care.

Yoon Pakمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• History of Intercultural Education
• Asian American Education
• Systemic Racism in Education
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Yoon Pak is a Professor in the Department of Education Policy, Organization and Leadership at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, with concurrent appointments in Asian American Studies and the Center for Global Studies. She specializes in the history of American education, focusing on racial minorities and immigrant groups, particularly Asian Americans. Education Policy, Organization and Leadership , University of Illinois Asian American Studies , University of Illinois Center for Global Studies , University of Illinois Research Interests: Her research examines intercultural education from the 1930s-1950s, Asian American education history, and systemic racism in educational systems. Past work includes analysis of Japanese American schooling during WWII incarceration. Teaching: Pak teaches courses on Asian American education, diversity and equity, thesis seminars, and general/special field research seminars for doctoral students. Scientific Awards: Teaching Equitable Asian American Community History (TEAACH) Act Grant (2022) Publications: Her recent work spans topics including cultural wars in education, online graduate student engagement, social justice in literature instruction, and systemic racism critiques. She also contributes to editorial work as an associate editor for the History of Education Quarterly. Service & Leadership: She serves as Head of the Department of Education Policy, Organization and Leadership and mentors doctoral students through thesis development processes.

Helena Herrمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Marine Mammal Ecology
• Conservation Biology
• Population Dynamics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Helena Herr is a Postdoctoral Researcher and Marine Mammal Ecologist at the University of Hamburg, working within the Faculty of Mathematics, Computer Science and Natural Sciences, Department of Biology, specifically at the Institute of Marine Ecosystem and Fisheries Sciences. Her office is located at Große Elbstraße 133 in Hamburg, where she conducts critical research on marine mammal populations and their conservation. Her research interests focus on marine mammal ecology and conservation, with particular emphasis on population surveys to investigate abundance, distribution, and habitat use of whales. Dr. Herr specializes in large whales in the Antarctic, examining their population status and recovery from commercial whaling. Her work integrates field studies with advanced analytical methods to develop scientific foundations for marine conservation and management policies. She actively uses aerial surveys, satellite tagging, and ecological modeling in her research approach. Analysis of Dr. Herr's recent publications reveals a strong focus on fin whale ecology in the Antarctic region, with particular attention to population dynamics, feeding behavior, and recovery from historical whaling impacts. Her research employs innovative methods including drone imagery, machine learning for photo identification, and multi-source data integration for habitat modeling. A significant portion of her work examines anthropogenic impacts on whale populations while documenting natural ecological patterns and recovery trends. Member of the Scientific Committee of the International Whaling Commission Chair of the Southern Hemisphere Baleen Whales subcommittee German representative in the Southern Ocean Research Partnership (IWC-SORP) Leader of the 'Southern Hemisphere fin whales' focus area Guest scientist at Alfred-Wegener-Institut Helmholtz-Zentrum für Polar- und Meeresforschung Dr. Herr leads a DFG-funded project on fin whale population status along the Antarctic Peninsula (SPP 1158), collaborating with the Alfred Wegener Institute. Her research has been supported by multiple third-party funding sources including the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research, the Federal Agency for Agriculture and Food, and the Federal Agency for Nature Conservation. She has participated in numerous Antarctic research expeditions aboard vessels including RV Polarstern and RV Maria S. Merian. She is part of the Marine Ecosystem Dynamics and Management research team at the University of Hamburg, collaborating with international researchers across multiple institutions. Her work contributes to global efforts in cetacean conservation and Antarctic ecosystem management through participation in international frameworks including the International Whaling Commission and CCAMLR.