Karen Donaldson
Member since 2023
The Young Academy helps me create networks with intelligent, likeminded people. I strive to advance myself and technology, being a member will support these goals.
Bio
Karen is an engineering physicist. Currently, Karen is an Elizabeth Georgeson Fellow at The University of Edinburgh in the School of Engineering. Her research is related to planetary exploration. Previous to this she was a Programme Manager at The National Robotarium. She was the academic lead for the Robotics SuperLab at the University of Edinburgh. Before joining the University of Edinburgh, Karen was a Research Associate in the Space Mechatronics Laboratory at the University of Strathclyde. Karen’s initial research was in the field of plasma physics which involved investigation of naturally efficient radio emissions in the Ionosphere. Its important to Karen to encourage and inspire the younger generation and women to follow their ambitions in STEM. She is a registered STEM Learning UK ambassador. She has been awarded as a finalist Top 50 UK Women in Engineering 2020 as well as a winner Top 50 UK Women in Engineering 2021.
