2013 - PhD Biological Sciences, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
2008 - MS Biological Sciences, Southeastern Louisiana University
2006 - BA Biology, Bard College at Simon's Rock
Academic Background
Dr Eckstut has a diverse background in biology primarily focused on identifying and analyzing biodiversity as a function of evolutionary mechanisms and ecological factors. In particular, she is interested in integrating novel technology and data to reveal unique patterns in biodiversity. During her PhD research, she used phylogenetic information, including genetic data, phylogenetic tree structure, and diversification rates derived from DNA sequences, to develop novel methods that test hypotheses regarding the origin and maintenance of biodiversity—both at the scale of life history strategies and diversity (evolutionary ecology) and distribution across the landscape (evolutionary and ecological biogeography). In addition to her background in genetics and evolution, she has performed research on reptile anatomy using histological and ultrastructural techniques and on the behavioral ecology of threatened reptiles. Dr Eckstut has worked as a research associate in applied animal ecology and as an instructor teaching courses on biology, ecology, evolution, human anatomy & physiology, electron microscopy, and microbiology laboratory techniques.
Publishing History
An experienced researcher, Dr Eckstut has published 3 book chapters and 10 manuscripts in international peer-reviewed journals, including the Journal of Mammalogy, Global Ecology and Biogeography, and the Journal of Morphology. She has also presented at international conferences such as the Joint Meeting of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists and the Annual Meeting of the Willi Hennig Society.
Editing and Reviewing Experience
Dr Eckstut has been working as a professional academic editor since 2013, and she joined Edanz as an editor in 2014. She has been a reviewer for Micron, Copeia, Herpetological Conservation and Biology, and African Journal of Agricultural Research.
Writing Experience
Dr Eckstut has been professionally writing academic material since 2014, including biology courses and assessments for various online companies. She has worked on courses including Genetics, Human Anatomy & Physiology, Microbiology, and Human Biology.
