Yanasivan Kisten

About

With a PhD in Zoology/Animal Biology from Nelson Mandela University and a strong foundation in Marine Biology from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, I have developed a robust expertise in ecological research. My postdoctoral work at Nelson Mandela University focused on larval fish communities and the environmental cues affecting their recruitment behaviors. As the Director and Founder of Geekoscopy, I leverage my scientific background to enhance science communication, aiding researchers and organizations in digital content creation and social media marketing. Additionally, I engage with the gaming community as a Professional Game Master at StartPlaying, where I run online Dungeons and Dragons sessions. My diverse experiences reflect a commitment to both scientific inquiry and innovative communication, bridging the gap between complex research and public understanding.

Experience

• Professional Game Master · StartPlaying04-01-2023

  I run online Dungeons and Dragons Table Top Role-playing games for paying players in a Professional capacity.

• Director and Founder · Geekoscopy10-01-2021

  Founding and directing of a media company dealing with science communication, helping researchers and research organizations with digital content creation and social media marketing. Creating media content in written, audio and video form.

• Postdoctoral Researcher · Nelson Mandela University01-01-2020 – 01-01-2024

  Assessing changes in larval fish communities along the South African coast on an inter-decadal scale. Assessing the environmental olfactory cue linked recruitment behaviour in the early stages of estuary-associated fishes. Identification of the sources of chemical cues that elicit the recruitment response. Preparation of research articles for journal publication in the field of small-fish ecology and ecophysiology.

Education

• Nelson Mandela UniversityDoctor of Philosophy - PhD, Zoology/Animal Biology
• University of KwaZulu-NatalMaster of Science (M.Sc.), Marine Biology
• University of KwaZulu-NatalBScHons, Marine Biology
• University of KwaZulu-NatalBachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Marine Biology
• Newhaven Secondary SchoolHighschool diploma

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