Dr. Katrin Wilhelm

Biography

Katrin Wilhelm is a Departmental Lecturer at the University of Oxford's School of Geography and the Environment and a Senior Researcher at the NIHR Biomedical Research Centre. Her interdisciplinary research incorporates geography, heritage science, and preventive mental health, developing innovative community engagement strategies to advance public health. Katrin co-leads the Oxford Resilient Buildings and Landscapes Lab, contributing to research that focuses on historic modern environments, their impact on society, and well-being. With a DPhil from the University of Oxford and a diploma in Restoration, Art Technology from the Technical University of Munich, she has built her academic career on the intersection of heritage and sustainability. As an educator, she supervises undergraduate and graduate research and teaches heritage science courses, aiming to integrate mobile technology into education through projects such as 'Lab-In-Your-Pocket.' Her work includes assessing the influence of natural environments on mental health and developing strategies for sustainable heritage management in response to climate change. Among her accolades are multiple grants supporting her innovative projects in heritage science and community well-being. Katrin has also led numerous outreach initiatives, enhancing public engagement with heritage through diverse projects and collaborations across Europe and beyond.

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