Dr. Kerryn Warren (PhD)

Kerryn is a multidisciplinary researcher, educator, and science communicator with a passion for making complex ideas easy to understand and engaging. With a PhD in Archaeology specializing in Human Evolution, and a background spanning biology, geology, and data science, she brings a truly interdisciplinary lens to dissertation coaching.

Kerryn combines strong research skills with a personable, flexible coaching style—perfect for students who want support that’s tailored, encouraging, and empowering. Whether you’re crunching numbers, making maps, or just trying to make sense of your ideas, Kerryn’s got you covered.

Quick facts

Supported approaches: Qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods
Favorite collection methods: Surveys, interviews, fieldwork, observational studies
Analysis specialties: Descriptive and inferential statistics, regression, PCA, basic GIS analysis
Research interests: Human evolution, science communication, education, archaeology, biological sciences, geology
Favorite software: R, SPSS, Postgres, QGIS and Excel

Experience

Kerryn has worked across research, academia, and public engagement. She’s lectured and tutored extensively at the University of Cape Town in subjects including human evolution, archaeology, biology, and geology. She’s also served as a postdoctoral fellow in evolution education and worked as a data scientist and engagement lead at the South African Environmental Observation Network.

As a course convenor and thesis co-supervisor, she’s supported students at all levels, from undergraduates finding their footing to postgrads finalizing their dissertations. Her ability to blend academic rigor with approachability makes her a favorite among students.

Qualifications

Kerryn holds a PhD, MSc, BSc (Hons), and BSc from the University of Cape Town, focused on archaeology and human biology. She’s also completed training in science communication, anatomy, and global citizenship.

Outside academia, Kerryn is a ukulele-playing, operetta-singing science communicator who’s experimenting with blending tech, theater, and education. Her creative spark and adventurous energy bring a unique flavor to the coaching experience.