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PhD Scientist & Science Writer | Expert in Molecular Ecology, Entomology & Waste Management Consulting

Profile Summary

I am a PhD scientist specializing in molecular ecology, entomology, and sustainable waste management, with over seven years of research experience. My work focuses on microbial communities, insect biology, and the application of insects like black soldier flies in waste reduction and circular economy projects. I have authored and co-authored peer-reviewed publications and presented internationally, earning recognition for scientific presentations, including the Best Student Presentation Award at INSECTA 2022. In addition to hands-on research, I offer skills in scientific writing, editing, and data analysis, with proficiency in statistical tools like SPSS and SigmaPlot. My background includes extensive collaboration with research teams in the USA, Germany, and Brazil, where I contributed to experiment design, data interpretation, and knowledge sharing. I additionally completed training in medical emergency response to serve as a voluntary paramedic, where I developed a strong foundation in medical terminology, attention to detail, and rapid decision-making—skills that complement my work in scientific communication and research. Services Offered: Scientific Writing & Editing: Research articles and educational content, Poster Design, Presentations, Proposals Consulting & Research Design: Project planning, experiment setup, and waste management strategies Languages: Fluent in English, German, and Spanish

Subject Matter Expertise

• ☆ Microbiology
• ☆ Microbiome Research
• ☆ Biostatistics
• ☆ Molecular Biology
• ☆ PCR
• ☆ Next Generation Sequencing (NGS)
• ☆ DNA Sequencing
• ☆ DNA/Gene Synthesis
• ☆ Molecular Ecology
• ☆ Biotechnology & Bioengineering
• ☆ Organic Farming
• ☆ Data Analysis
• ☆ Image Processing
• ☆ Environmental Science
• ☆ Environmental Biotechnology
• ☆ Environmental Management & Protection
• ☆ Ecology
• ☆ Ecosystem Management
• ☆ Applied Ecology
• ☆ Food Safety
• ☆ Industrial Biotechnology
• ☆ SPSS
• ☆ Excel

Services

• Writing
• Research
• Consulting

Writing Medical Writing, Non-Medical Regulatory Writing, Technical Writing, Copywriting, Creative Writing, Audio Transcription

Research Scientific and Technical Research

Consulting Scientific and Technical Consulting

Work Experience

Content Creator

The Female Marketer

May 2024 - Present

PostdoctoralResearcher

University of Innsbruck

October 2022 - May 2024

Doctoral Researcher

University of Innsbruck

April 2021 - October 2022

Voluntary Paramedic

Red Cross Innsbruck

September 2017 - August 2022

Education

Phd Biology

University of Innsbruck

April 2017 - October 2022

Certifications

• Certification details not provided.

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Carina D. Heussler, Isabel L. Dittmann, Bernhard Egger, Sabine Robra, Thomas Klammsteiner (2024). A Comparative Study of Effects of Biodegradable and Non-biodegradable Microplastics on the Growth and Development of Black Soldier Fly Larvae (Hermetia illucens) . Waste and Biomass Valorization.

C.D. Heussler, H. Insam, A. Walter, B.C. Schlick Steiner, F.M. Steiner, T. Klammsteiner (2023). Life-history traits of black soldier fly reared on agro-industrial by-products subjected to three pre-treatments: a pilot-scale study . Journal of Insects as Food and Feed.

Carina D. Heussler, Patrizia Falabella, Andreas Walter, Hannes Oberkofler, Heribert Insam, Wolfgang Arthofer, Birgit C. Schlick-Steiner, Florian M. Steiner(2018). Influence of three artificial light sources on oviposition and half-life of the Black Soldier Fly, Hermetia illucens (Diptera: Stratiomyidae): Improving small-scale indoor rearing . PLOS ONE. 13. (5). p. e0197896. Public Library of Science ({PLoS})

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Carina Desirée Heussler, Isabel L. Dittmann, Bernhard Egger, Sabine Robra, Thomas Klammsteiner (2023). A comparative study of effects of biodegradable and non-biodegradable microplastics on the growth and development of black soldier fly larvae (Hermetia illucens) .