About the Author

About Dr. Sarah Chen

Dr. Sarah Chen is a distinguished wildlife biologist and conservation scientist with over 15 years of dedicated experience in animal behavior research and habitat preservation. As the lead researcher and content director at International Wildlife Research, she brings academic rigor and field expertise to every article.

Educational Background

Dr. Chen earned her Ph.D. in Wildlife Ecology from Cornell University, where her dissertation focused on predator-prey dynamics in threatened ecosystems. She also holds a Master’s degree in Conservation Biology from the University of Cambridge and a Bachelor’s degree in Zoology from UC Berkeley.

Research & Field Experience

Throughout her career, Dr. Chen has conducted extensive fieldwork across six continents, studying endangered species including:

• African elephant migration patterns in Kenya and Tanzania
• Giant panda behavior and habitat restoration in China’s Sichuan Province
• Coral reef ecosystem recovery in the Great Barrier Reef
• Arctic wildlife adaptation to climate change in Northern Canada
• Rainforest biodiversity assessment in the Amazon Basin

Publications & Recognition

Dr. Chen’s research has been published in numerous peer-reviewed scientific journals, including:

• Conservation Biology
• Journal of Wildlife Management
• Animal Behaviour
• Biological Conservation
• Ecology Letters

Her work has been cited over 1,200 times by fellow researchers and has contributed to policy changes in wildlife protection across multiple countries.

Current Roles & Advisory Positions

Dr. Chen currently serves on the advisory boards of several prominent conservation organizations:

• International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Species Survival Commission
• Wildlife Conservation Society
• World Wildlife Fund Scientific Advisory Panel
• Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute

Mission & Approach

Dr. Chen is passionate about bridging the gap between academic wildlife research and public understanding. Her writing combines scientific accuracy with accessible language, helping readers appreciate the complexity and wonder of the natural world. She believes that informed public engagement is essential for effective wildlife conservation.

Contact

For research inquiries or collaboration opportunities, Dr. Chen can be reached at sarah.chen@internationalwildliferesearch.com