Miss Rhiannon Van Eck
Research Assistant
School of Biological Sciences
College of Sciences
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.
| 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 |
| Date | Type | Title | Institution Name | Country | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Award | The Michael Smyth Memorial Prize | University of Adelaide | Australia | - |
| 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) |
| Date | Role | Committee | Institution | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 - ongoing | Member | Australian Marine Sciences Association South Australian Branch | Australian Marine Sciences Association | Australia |
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