Summery
Virologist with a master's degree in Microbiology and over two years of hands-on experience in virology lab. Seeking a PhD position to expand expertise in advanced techniques such as viral and bacterial concentration, nucleic acid extraction, PCR/qPCR, bioinformatics, and cell culture.
Education
Shahid Beheshti University
Master of Science in Microbiology (2019-2022)
- GPA:18.39 (3.68/4.0)
- Thesis: " Isolation and molecular identification of Norovirus (NoV) and SARS Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) suspended in Kan and West rivers of Tehran province in 2020 – 2021"
- Advisors: Dr. Seyed Masoud Hosseini /Dr. Seyed Reza Mohebbi
Islamic Azad University, Tehran Medical Branch
Bachelor of Science in Molecular biology (2015-2019)
- GPA:18.27 (3.65/4.0)
- Relevant courses:
- Genetics
- Microbiology
- Virology
- cell and Molecular biology
Research Experience
Research Institute for Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases
Research Assistant in Virology lab (2020-2023)
- Supervisor: Seyed Reza Mohebbi
- Projects:
Detection of seven enteric viruses' genome and SARS-CoV-2 RNA from river water and ground water in Tehran
Detection of seven enteric viruses' genome and SARS-CoV-2 RNA from several vegetables
Detection of SARS-CoV-2 RNA from Treated and Untreated Wastewater in Tehran
Detection of SARS-CoV-2 RNA in Air samples during COVID-19 pandemic in Tehran
The presence of several viruses in Patient-Ready Gastrointestinal Endoscopes in Tehran
Set-up and Optimization a method for concentrating viruses from milk
Set-up and Optimization a method for concentrating and detection viruses from Boar feces
Publications
- "Presence of SARS-CoV-2 in the air of public places and transportation." Atmospheric pollution research 12, no. 3 (2021): 302-306. IF:5.369 / Citation:79
- "The first detection of SARS-CoV-2 RNA in the wastewater of Tehran, Iran." Environmental Science and Pollution Research 28 (2021): 38629-38636. IF:5.190 / Citation:49
- "The detection of SARS-CoV-2 RNA in indoor air of dental clinics during the COVID-19 pandemic." Environmental Science and Pollution Research (2021): 1-9. IF:5.190 / Citation:19
- "Moore swab performs equal to composite and outperforms grab sampling for SARS-CoV-2 monitoring in wastewater." Science of The Total Environment 790 (2021): 148205. IF:9.8 / Citation:59
- Detection of SARS-CoV-2 RNA in selected agricultural and food retail environments in Tehran, Iran." Frontiers in Public Health 10 (2022): 823061.IF:6.461 / Citation:6
- "High Prevalence Rate of Microbial Contamination in Patient-Ready Gastrointestinal Endoscopes in Tehran, Iran: An Alarming Sign for the Occurrence of Severe Outbreaks." Microbiology Spectrum 10, no. 5 (2022): e01897-22. IF:7.171/ Citation:3
- "Detection of human enteric viruses in fresh produce of markets, farms and surface water used for irrigation in the Tehran, Iran." Science of The Total Environment (2023):169575. IF:9.8
Skills
- Languages
Persian | Native language
English | Upper Intermediate Speaker, Advanced Listening, Reading, and Writing
- Technical skills
Lab techniques | Sample Collection, Virus Concentration, DNA and RNA extraction, cDNA synthesis, conventional PCR, nested PCR, Multiplex PCR, real-time PCR, Primer designing, electrophoresis, cloning, sequencing
Familiarity with | Cell culture, Bacteria techniques, MPN
Familiarity with | Cell culture, Bacteria techniques, MPN
- Computer skills
R programming | Data analysis, Biostatics, Visualization
Office | Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Bioinformatic | Gene Runner, ClustalX, Bioedit, NCBI Primer Blast
Citation Management | EndNote
Soft Skills | | Creativity Motivate Teamwork Problem solving Adaptability Time management