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Dr. Tanya M. McClelland is a leading researcher in the field of gravitational wave astronomy. She is a Principal Investigator at the Australian National University (ANU) and a member of the LIGO Scientific Collaboration (LSC). Her work focuses on the detection and analysis of gravitational waves from compact binary systems, including black hole mergers and neutron star collisions. Dr. McClelland has made significant contributions to the development of data analysis techniques for gravitational wave searches, particularly in the context of continuous gravitational wave signals and transient events. She has also been involved in the development of advanced detector technologies, such as quantum-enhanced interferometers, to improve the sensitivity of gravitational wave observatories. Dr. McClelland is a key figure in the global effort to detect and understand the universe through gravitational waves.