Kareemah Chopra

As a postdoctoral researcher at NIOO-KNAW, I am validating a spatio-temporal model predicting goose grazing behaviour by comparing model outputs with real-world tracking data. My work involves analysing geese movement patterns and habitat use, and how these may change seasonally. My research aims to support the development of evidence-based strategies for the adaptive, international management of goose populations.

I completed my interdisciplinary PhD in both the School of Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science (MSA) and the Department of Life Sciences at the University of Essex (United Kingdom) in 2023. My research focused on applying statistical modeling and social network analysis techniques to study the behaviour and movement of dairy cows.

From 2023 to 2026, I was a postdoctoral researcher in the School of MSA at the University of Essex. I investigated dairy cow heat stress within building microclimates, a project funded by Biotechnology & Biological Sciences Research Council. My work was 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 space use and activity of grazing cattle and sheep.