Mehran Ghafari - Research Scientist at Sanford Burnham Prebys

Mehran Ghafari

Research Scientist at Sanford Burnham Prebys

San Diego Metropolitan Area United States

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Mehran Ghafari is a research scientist with nine years of experience applying computational science, systems engineering, and deep learning to neuroscience, precision medicine, and computational biology. Based in the San Diego area, he combines a PhD in Computer Science with earlier engineering degrees in aerospace and electrical disciplines, enabling a multidisciplinary approach from bioinformatics algorithms to experimental design. At Sanford Burnham Prebys he focuses on translating ML-driven insights into biomedical research, building on prior academic research roles including wireless power for implantable devices. Known for bridging theory and practice, he brings a rare mix of hands-on modeling, systems thinking, and experimental engineering that accelerates translational science.

8 years of coding experience

10 years of employment as a software developer

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Computer Science, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Computer Science at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Engineer's Degree, Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering, Engineer's Degree, Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering at London Metropolitan University

Master's Degree, Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering, Master's Degree, Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering at Queen Mary University of London

English, Persian

Github Skills (7)

rna-seq10

genomics8

bioinformatics8

sequencing8

nextflow8

nf-core7

pipeline7

Programming languages (1)

Nextflow

Github contributions (5)

merang/uPolar

Feb 2020 - Dec 2021

Contributions:117 commits, 101 pushes, 1 branch in 1 year 10 months

merang/HYAA_lab

Jun 2017 - Feb 2019

Contributions:6 pushes, 1 branch in 1 year 7 months

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