Eliyashaib James
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented professional with a robust academic background and a passion for innovative research, eager to thrive in a collaborative environment. Committed to advancing the understanding of research design and data analysis, supported by proficiency in statistical software such as R Studio and Python, along with expertise in molecular diagnostic assays including TaqMan and loop isothermal techniques. Prepared to leverage and further develop these skills in a challenging role that fosters growth and contributes to impactful research initiatives.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Research Assistant
Texas A&M, Department of Entomology
06.2024 - Current
- Principal Investigators: Dr. Gregory Sword & Dr. Hojun Song
- Committee members: Dr. Gregory Sword, Dr. Hojun Song, Dr. Heath Blackmon, Dr. Yoonsuck Choe
- Thesis title: Develop Molecular and Machine Learning based Diagnostic Assays to Detect the Presence of the Potentially Invasive Central American Locust in the United States
Education
PhD - Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX, USABachelor of Science - Entomology
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ, USASkills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Academic presentations
- Self-directed and motivated
- Machine learning based Image Augmentation
- DNA Extraction and SNP Genotyping
- Animal Behavior Tracking and Analysis
- Virtual Reality Behavior Tracking and Analysis
Accomplishments
Conducted a comparative feeding analysis between potentially invasive species Central American Locust and its non-swarming sister species American Bird Grasshopper. I won second place for presenting at Annual Cotton Conference at Beltwide in New Orleans, 2025.
Affiliations
- Rutgers University Seminar Communication Committee Member-
- - Organize Lunch and Learns for Undergraduates
- - Coordinate with Faculty members and other Committee members
- - Keep track of attendance and moderate Q&A sessions
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Graduate Research Assistant
Texas A&M, Department of Entomology
06.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Entomology
Rutgers University
PhD - Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
Texas A&M University
Awards
Second Place-Beltwide Annual Cotton Conference, New Orleans,
First Place- Entomological Society of America Eastern Branch, Philadelphia
First Place-Graduate Research In Interdisciplinary Biosciences Conference, NJ
COMMUNITY OUTREACH / SERVICE
Princeton Alliance Church, Community Group Young Adult Servant Leader, Plainsboro, NJ, 2021-08, Current, - Facilitate topics and discussions related to spiritual and mental issues, - Engage with newcomers and connect them with other members to foster community
Presentations
- Mosley OL, Villa JA, Kamalakkannan A, James E, Hoffman JM, Lyu Y. Stochasticity in Dietary Restriction-Mediated Lifespan Outcomes in Drosophila. Res Sq [Preprint]. 2024 Sep
- James, E. & Hawkings, C. 2021. Caste Based Gene Expression Analysis in the Red Harvester Ant, Pogonomyrmex Barbatus. Entomological society America annual meeting, November 2021, Denver, CO.
- James, E. & Hawkings, C. 2021. Caste Based Gene Expression Analysis in the Red Harvester Ant, Pogonomyrmex Barbatus. Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting, April 25, Philadelphia, PA.