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Karen Lee-Waddell is the Director of the Australian SKA Regional Centre at the University of Western Australia. Her research focuses on astrophysics and astronomy, particularly the interactions of galaxies and the physical processes governing these systems. After completing her PhD at Queen’s University in Canada, she relocated to Australia to pursue a postdoctoral fellowship at the CSIRO Australia Telescope National Facility. Her work aims to enhance the capabilities of data-intensive research in astronomy, particularly through projects like WALLABY, which uses the CSIRO’s ASKAP telescope to survey the universe and understand galaxy interactions. Karen is also passionate about science education and public outreach, engaging in volunteer activities to inspire the next generation of scientists.
Australian SKA Regional Centre • Perth, Australia
Leading projects to enhance data processing capabilities for astronomical research.
WALLABY • Perth, Australia
Overseeing a large-scale survey of gas distributions in various galaxies.
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