Roohollah Abbasi, Ph.D. ,
Assistant Professor
Department Of Plant And Animal BiologyFaculty Of Biological Science And Technology
Address
University of Isfahan
Azadi square
Isfahan, Iran
Postal Code : 8174673441
Biography
I am fascinated by insects, which are considered by many to be the most successful organisms in the Animal Kingdom. Insects display a broad range of morphologies and over the course of my academic career, I have had the opportunity to explore both the nature and the underlying mechanisms that govern this diversity of form and function.
Research Interests
My research interests lie primarily in the area of Insect Diversity, RNAi, Insect Wing Pattern and Phylogenetics. Fauna of medically and agriculturally important insects (Barcoding, Metabarcoding, Mitogenomics) Character evolution in animals and especially insects (Geometric Morphometric) Exploring RNA interference (RNAi) machinery in insects Application and optimization of RNAi to control insects (RNAi and bmRNAi)
Memberships
Entomological Society of Iran-Board Member of Isfahan Branch American Association for the Advancement of Sciences Canadian Society for Ecology and Evolution Canadian Society of Zoologists Entomological Society of Canada Entomological Society of Manitoba
Professional activities
Phylogenomics Mitogenomics Phylogenetics Morphometric Analysis RNA Interference Molecular Cloning Recombineering
Education
- Bachelor, Animal Biology, Kharazmi University [Karaj - Iran]
- Master's degree, Zoology, Shahid Beheshti University [Tehran - Iran]
- Ph.D., Biological Sciences, University of Manitoba [Winnipeg - Canada]
- Postdoctoral, Biological Sciences, University of Manitoba [Winnipeg - Canada]
Teaching
Principles of Phylogenetics (M.Sc. Level) Research Methodology and Data Presentation in Biology (M.Sc. Level) Comparative Anatomy of Vertebrates (M.Sc. Level) Biology of Arthropods (M.Sc. Level) Animal Biotechnology (B.Sc. Level) Principles of Zoology (B.Sc. Level) Invertebrate Zoology (B.Sc. Level) Entomology (B.Sc. Level) English for Biology Students (B.Sc. Level)