Experience

  1. Senior Bioinformatician

    NIGEB
    • Population genome diversity
    • Pan-cancer studies
    • Meta-analysis, and omics integration
    • Drug discovery
    • AI models
    • Train and lead junior scientists

  2. Scientific Director of Genome Center

    NIGEB
    • Genomics services and lab establishment
    • Analysis pipelines development
    • Scientific consults

  3. Bioinformatics Research Scientist

    NIGEB
    • Pan and core genome analysis
    • Algorithms for the identification and annotation of genetic variants
    • Bioinformatics support for research projects
    • Data mining, comparative genomics
    • Transcriptome Analysis
    • Population genetics

  4. Research Assistant

    University of Milan
    • Analysis of genomic data
    • Partial chromosome assembly for research project
    • Statistical analysis and visualization
    • Preparation of publications and research reports

Education

  1. PhD in Genomics

    Sant' Anna University, Italy, 2010
    Top student

  2. MSc in Molecular Biology

    University of Shiraz, Iran, 2007
    GPA: 3.8/4.0

  3. BSc in Molecular Biology

    University of Mazandaran, Iran, 2004
    GPA: 3.4/4.0
Skills & Hobbies
Programming
Python

Data Analysis, Pipeline Development, Backend (Flask/Django)
95%

R

Statistical Analysis, Visualization
80%

Bash

Scripting, NGS Pipeline Automation, System Management
95%

JavaScript

Full-Stack Development (React, Node.js, REST APIs)
80%

SQL

Database Design & Querying
70%

Analysis
Multi-Omics

Genomics, Transcriptomics, Proteomics
90%

Systems Biology

Network Analysis, Pathway Modeling
90%

Machine Learning

Supervised/Unsupervised Models, CNNs, GNNs, VAE, LLM
80%

Population

Pan-genome, GWAS, MetaQTL, Demographic Analysis
75%

Cheminformatics

Drug-Target Prediction, Virtual Screening
75%

Soft Skills
Problem Solving

Analytical, Innovative, Adaptable
95%

Communication

Technical Writing, Presentations, Stakeholder Collaboration
95%

Teamwork

Cross-functional Collaboration
95%

Independence

Self-directed Research, Project Ownership
95%

Learning

Continuous proactive engagement with emerging fields
95%

Awards
Languages
80%
English
60%
Italian
30%
French
100%
Persian