Katherine Herborn

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Dr Katherine Herborn

Lecturer in Physiology and Behaviour
School of Biological and Marine Sciences (Faculty of Science and Engineering)

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The Global Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Katherine's work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

Goal 02: SDG 2 - Zero HungerGoal 12: SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and ProductionGoal 14: SDG 14 - Life Below WaterGoal 15: SDG 15 - Life on Land

About Katherine

My research centres on the application of new technologies to the measurement of stress, emotional state and behaviour in animals. This is via thermal imaging, acoustic monitoring and animal-mounted sensors. My goal is to develop tools that will support both real-time welfare assessment on farms and decision-making for the conservation of wild animal populations.

Teaching

I am a lecturer in Animal Physiology and Behaviour. My teaching addresses analytical approaches, experimental design and ethics in animal management and conservation.

I am module lead for:

  • BIOL133 - Principles of Physiology
  • BIOL313 - Animal Ethics & Welfare
  • ANIM5008 - Conservation, Ecology & Society (MSc ZCB)
  • ANIM5012 - Aquarium Health & Nutrition (MSc ZCB)

I also lead a work placement programme for MSc students in the programmes Zoo & Aquarium Conservation Biology, and Sustainable Aquaculture & Fisheries.

Contact Katherine

A426, Portland Square, Drake Circus, Plymouth, PL4 8AA
+44 1752 584477