I am a veterinary clinician-scientist specializing in large animal medicine, herd health management, veterinary preventive medicine, and epidemiology, with a focus on improving the health and well-being of dairy cattle. Disease prevention in dairy production is essential for animal welfare, economic viability, sustainability, and reducing antimicrobial use. My expertise in individual animal medicine, preventive care, udder health, and epidemiology informs my research in three key areas:

1. Optimizing the Milk Harvesting Process: My current research aims to improve the efficiency of milk harvesting while maintaining optimal teat and udder health. I focus on developing methods to monitor the milking process, analyze the effects of different milking routines and machine settings, and enhance efficiency through automation. These efforts contribute to better dairy management practices and animal well-being.
2. Evidence-Based Cattle Management Practices: My research emphasizes epidemiological studies that provide data to improve the profitability and sustainability of dairy production. These studies address practical issues raised by stakeholders, including clients of Cornell University's Quality Milk Production Services. To explore these questions, we use a combination of controlled campus-based research and large-scale field studies with commercial dairy farms.
3. Automation in Cow Health Monitoring: This research area seeks to enhance dairy cow health management through automation and machine learning. My team is developing a computer vision-based system for detecting mastitis-related pathogens in dairy cattle, while also collaborating on evaluating teat and hock conditions.

• 2021, PhD, College of Veterinary Medicine, Biological and Biomedical Sciences Program, Cornell University
• 2014, Diplomate European College of Bovine Health Management
• 2010, Dissertation, Clinic for Ruminants with Ambulatory and Herd Health Services, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Germany
• 2007, Veterinary Degree, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Germany
• 2001, Agricultural Apprenticeship, Biberach, Germany

• 2024 - present, Robert Hovey Udall Assistant Professor, Cornell University, College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences, Ithaca, NY
• 2022 - 2024, Assistant Professor, Cornell University, College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences, Ithaca, NY
• 2021 - 2022, Assistant Research Professor, Cornell University, College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences, Ithaca, NY
• 2017 - 2021, Extension Associate, Cornell University, College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences, Ithaca, NY
• 2015 - 2017, Postdoctoral Associate, Cornell University, College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences, Ithaca, NY
• 2013 - 2015, Resident, Cornell University, College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences, Ithaca, NY
• 2008 - 2013, Clinical Scientist, Clinic for Ruminants with Ambulatory and Herd Health Services, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Germany

• Updated List of Publications

• 2024, Robert Hovey Udall Assistant Professorship, Cornell University
• 2017, Outstanding Educator, Merrill Presidential Scholars Program, Cornell University
• 2015, Clinical Fellow, Clinical Fellowship Program, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University
• 2013, Teacher of the Year, Clinic for Ruminants with Ambulatory and Herd Health Medicine, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Germany

• 2020-present, American Dairy Science Association (ADSA)
• 2020-present, Education and Residency Committee of the European College of Bovine Health Management (ECBHM)
• 2018-present, European Federation of Animal Science (EAAP)
• 2015-present, National Mastitis Council (NMC)
• 2015-2020, Editorial Board, Veterinary Record Case Reports, British Veterinary Association (BVA)
• 2014-present, European Board of Veterinary Specialization (EBVS)
• 2014-present, European College of Bovine Health Management (ECBHM)
• 2013-present, American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP)