Lisa Collins

Research Interests
My research is on the development and application of novel mathematical, systems modelling and statistical methods for the study of animal health and welfare, using large-scale epidemiological experiments, data synthesis from existing literature and public data sources.  I use multi-scalar approaches to understand a problem from both top-down and bottom-up perspectives; through my individual-based research, I have developed a novel line of enquiry into factors that lead to important and significant differences between individuals which result in differential risk of exposure to, or subsequent development of, a health problem.  

I am Academic Director of the Smart Agri-Systems initiative at the University of Leeds.  You can read more about Smart Agri-Systems here.


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EDUCATION
2002 MA (Oxon) Biological Sciences, St. John’s College, University of Oxford, UK
2006 Doctor of Philosophy (Animal Welfare), Department of Zoology, University of Oxford, UK
2013 Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education Teaching (PGCHET), Queen’s University Belfast, UK

EMPLOYMENT
2018-  N8 Chair in Agri-Systems, University of Leeds, UK
2017- Professor of Animal Sciences, University of Leeds, UK
2016-2017 Professor of Animal Health and Welfare Epidemiology
University of Lincoln, UK
2014-2016 Reader in Animal Health and Welfare Epidemiology
University of Lincoln, UK
2013-2014 Senior Lecturer in Bioveterinary Sciences
University of Lincoln, UK
2010-2013 Lecturer in Animal Behaviour and Welfare
Queen’s University Belfast, UK

PRIZES
2014 British Science Association Charles Darwin award. Awarded for: Excellence in science communication in the biological, agricultural and medical sciences.
2011 UFAW Young Animal Welfare Scientist of the Year.
2009 The George Fleming Prize. Awarded by The Veterinary Journal to the most meritorious and innovative paper published in the journal in 2009.