QualificationsPh.D., University of Reading, Plant Sciences, 2005. B.Sc., University of Tehran, Plant Breeding and Agronomy, 1995. Future ResearchMy research interests include: - Studying the geneflow in wildtype species and its possible correlation with desertification. - Investigating the viability and genetic stability of rare/endemic plant species during cryopreservation procedures. - Investigating the feasibility of karyotypical & molecular characterization of rare/endemic species as a means of classification and biodiversity studies. - Studying the function of fluorescence reporting genes as markers and their application in in-situ hybridization and detecting alien genes in transgenic plants Other Expertise- During my PhD studies, I have participated in MSc Module "Techniques in Plant Biotechnology" as a teaching assistant with focus on protoplast electrofusion and Agrobacterium mediated gene transformation. Responsibilities included preparation and maintenance of the facilities (plant/bacterial materials and instruments), demonstrating the techniques and procedures, together with providing technical advice to students. - As a long-term hobby, I have practiced BASIC programming: Beginning with Z80 BASIC interpreters, then switching to Microsoft QuickBASIC, Microsoft Visual Basic, and finally Microsoft VBA macro editor. - Further to BASIC, my other IT-interest is SAS programming language, with focus on monitoring input/output exchange between SAS and Microsoft Office (Excel & Word). Previous Positions2006-2010, Research Fellow,
Research Institute of Forests and Rangelands,
Biotechnology Research Department
2002-2003, Teaching Assistant,
University of Reading,
School of Plant Sciences
1999-2000, Genetics instructor & Educational farm deputy administrator,
Iranian Ministry of Agriculture,
Dezful Agricultural Training Center,
Agronomy Division
Publications
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