Dr Kareemah Chopra

Biography

I am a Biostatistician with a passion for improving animal health and welfare through the analysis of behaviour and movement, utilizing novel sensor technologies. I completed my inter-disciplinary PhD in both the School of Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science (MSA) and the Department of Life Sciences at the University of Essex in 2023. My research focused on applying statistical modeling and social network analysis techniques to study the behaviour and movement of dairy cows. Currently, I am a Postdoctoral Researcher in the School of MSA, investigating dairy cow heat stress within building microclimates, a project funded by Biotechnology & Biological Sciences Research Council. My work is highly collaborative, involving researchers, industry professionals, and stakeholders from diverse fields, including farmers, policymakers, and experts in building design. Beyond this, I have contributed to projects analysing farm dog movement using GPS trackers, cataloging bustard behaviours with accelerometers, and demonstrating the use of commercial virtual fencing technology to map the activity of grazing cattle.

Qualifications

• PhD University of Essex, (2023)