Miss Rhiannon Van Eck
Research Assistant
School of Biological Sciences
Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology
I am a marine research assistant in Gillanders Aquatic Ecology Laboratory. My research spans seafood fraud, otolith and shell ageing and microchemistry, plastic pollution, and science outreach and education. With a background in graphic design, I have a strong passion for communicating science visually and effectively. I enjoy working across diverse projects that combine research, communication, and community engagement.
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Appointments
Date Position Institution name 2022 - ongoing Research Assistant University of Adelaide 2022 - 2022 Project Assistant University of Adelaide 2021 - 2022 Casual Research Assistant University of Adelaide -
Awards and Achievements
Date Type Title Institution Name Country Amount 2023 Award The Michael Smyth Memorial Prize University of Adelaide Australia - -
Education
Date Institution name Country Title 2025 - 2025 University of Adelaide Australia Honours Degree in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology 2025 - 2016 Torrens University Australia Australia Bachelor of Media Design 2018 - 2021 University of Adelaide Australia Bachelor of Science (Marine Biology) -
Research Interests
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Committee Memberships
Date Role Committee Institution Country 2023 - ongoing Member Australian Marine Sciences Association South Australian Branch Australian Marine Sciences Association Australia
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