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ARMIDALE NSW 2350 AUSTRALIA
Biography
Dr. Caroline Lee, a Senior Principal Research Scientist working in Animal Behavior and Welfare, endeavors to enhance animal welfare for the benefit of animals, livestock industries, and to align with public expectations.
Dr. Lee's research is dedicated to advancing novel methods for assessing animal welfare. Her primary interests lie in developing practical techniques for evaluating emotional states in animals and assessing the welfare implications of emerging technologies such as virtual fencing systems for cattle and sheep.
Her research focuses on various areas including:
Assessing the welfare impact of virtual fencing on cattle and sheep
Integration of AI and computer vision for automated assessment of animal welfare
Development of welfare assurance programs
Professional Areas
Academic Qualifications
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2002
PhD
University of Sydney -
2022
GAIDC
Graduate Australian Institute of Company Directors -
1998
BScAgr (Hon 1)
University of Sydney
Professional Experiences
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2016-current
Adjunct Professor
The University of New England, Australia -
2020-2023
Adjunct Professor
University of Tasmania -
2017-2021
Invited Member Strategic Partnerships in Animal Welfare Management Committee
Meat and Livestock Australia -
2014-current
Deputy Chair
Board of the Australian and New Zealand Council for the Care of Animals in Research and Teaching Ltd (ANZCCART) -
2017-current
Invited Member OIE Regional Animal Welfare Strategy Advisory Group
OIE -
2020-2021
Invited Member National Chicken Meat Welfare Standards Committee
AgriFutures -
2012-current
Invited Member OIE Collaborating Centre for Animal Welfare Science and Bioethical Analysis Management Committee
OIE -
2009-2012
Invited Member
Reference Group for Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines – Sheep -
2010-2012
Invited Member
Reference Group for Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines – Cattle -
2008-2008
Invited Member Expert Working group for Standards and Guidelines for Horses
Federal Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) -
2005-2005
Invited Member
Federal Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) coordinated working group for the Appendix to the Model Code of Practice for the Welfare of Animals – The Sheep – Mulesing
Achievements and Awards
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2022-2022
Top Australian Researcher in Veterinary Medicine
Australian Research Magazine -
2019-2019
CSIRO Entrepreneurship Award
CSIRO -
2011-2014
Julius Career Award
CSIRO -
2009-2010
Payne-Scott Award
CSIRO -
2006-2006
Fresh Science FInalist
Science in Public
Publications
We have publications by Dr Caroline Lee