Hey, I'm Dina

I'm a marine ecologist and science communicator from the UK.

I'm currently a third-year PhD student at the University of Liverpool. My project explores if marine environmental DNA (eDNA for short) is an effective tool for detecting changes in intertidal biodiversity under climate change (funded by the ACCE DTP). The project is in collaboration with the University of Sheffield and the Marine Biological Association.

I enjoy sharing my research and academic journey - the good, the bad, and the ugly! Being a first-generation student, I'm here to make science more accessible for everyone.

Please reach out if you'd like to work with me at no.ordinary.biologist@gmail.com.

Education

2021 - 2025

PhD in Environmental Science
The University of Liverpool and Marine Biological Association

The project explores in-situ sustained monitoring and eDNA techniques for determining responses of intertidal species to environmental change. This is a fully funded PGR Studentship through the ACCE DTP and the Marine Biological Association (MBA).

Ecological monitoring, climate change, environmental DNA, bioinformatics

2016 - 2020

Masters in Biological Sciences
The University of Sheffield and

National University of Singapore

Integrated masters degree with a year abroad focusing on animal and plant biology with experience across terrestrial and marine ecosystems. Projects focused on avian biodiversity and conservation marketing in tropical contexts.

Ecological monitoring, conservation, presentation and publishing skills

Awards and grants

2023 eDNA Collaborative Microgrant
2022 Best Poster ACCE Conference
2022 Best Flash Talk SoES PGR Conference
2022 NEOF Visitor Award
2020 J.G. Boswell Memorial Prize in Botany
2019 Scurfield Memorial Bursary
2018 Singapore Exchange Fellowship (DUO)