Lingyu Ouyang is a PhD student at The Ohio State University, specializing in geography with a focus on animal disease prevention. Lingyu holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Geographic Information Science (GIS), a foundation she has adeptly applied to animal health science throughout her master's studies. Her research interest lies in mapping, visualizing, and analyzing how diseases spread among animal populations, utilizing GIS technology to identify patterns and potential prevention strategies. For collaborations or inquiries related to her field of study and research, Lingyu can be contacted at ouyang.193@osu.edu.