Govindraj Chavan

This is Govindraj Chavan, I am dedicated researcher specializing in Evolutionary Biology and Molecular Ecology. I have earned a Master of Science in Biotechnology from the University of Ulster, UK, following a Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology from NMAMIT, Karnataka, India.

My professional journey commenced with roles as a Research Assistant at IMAR/DOP-University of the Azores, Portugal. Over the years, I have contributed significantly to diverse research projects, investigating physiological and genetic adaptations in intertidal organisms along environmental gradients.

My expertise spans various molecular biology techniques, including DNA and RNA extraction, gel electrophoresis, PCR, and library preparations for NGS (RNA-seq and RAD-seq). My proficiency extends to bioinformatics tools, Linux systems, and setting up servers for data analysis.

Notably, I have managed marine sample reference collections and lab operations, ensuring equipment functionality and data accuracy.

EDUCATION

• 2008-09: MSc Biotechnology, University of Ulster, Coleraine, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. Classification: 2.2 (UK grading system) or 14 values (Portugal system).

• 2003-07: B.E. Biotechnology, NMAMIT, Nitte, Under Visveshwaraiah technological University, Karnataka, India.

• 2001-03: Intermediate (10+2), Science Stream, Govt. Independent College, Gulbarga, India.

RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biotechnology

Publications

• Ribeiro P, Gonçalves J M, Chavan G, Fricke R, Mederos A G and Barreiros J P (2017). First record of the cubera snapper Lutjanus cyanopterus (Cuvier, 1828) from the Azores (NE Atlantic) and possible extension range for the West Atlantic. AIEP Press. Manuscript No. AIEP-02238- 2017-03.


REPORTS AND SCIENTIFIC WRITE UP

• Chavan G(2019). IMAR project report on activities performed (RNAseq data analysis) during research grant position (Bolsa de Investigação-IMAR/UNI/MAR/04292/2013) at DOP-University of Azores, Portugal.

• Chavan G(2016). Fourth year progress report detailing RNAseq data analysis using various softwares like FastQC, Trimmomatic etc etc…). Research fellowship (Ref: at DOP-University of Azores, Portugal.

• Chavan G(2015). Third year progress report on mRNA isolation, RNAseq and RADseq NGS library preparations (to capture the physiological response in Patella spp.). Research fellowship (Ref: at DOP-University of Azores, Portugal.

• Chavan G(2014). Second year progress report detailing common garden experiments(measuring thermal stress response in Patella spp and tissue sample preservation for Total RNA extractions). Research fellowship (Ref: at DOP-University of Azores, Portugal.

• Chavan G(2013). First year progress report regarding thermal biomimic data logger preparation, deployment in field (seven sites in Azores). Research fellowship (Ref: at DOP.

GRANT DETAILS

RESEARCH ASSISTANT(Bolsa de Investigação-IMAR/SITUA/REG/CEV/ID/2023/244): Currently working at IMAR/DOP/OKEANOS-University of the Azores (Horta, Azores, Portugal) as Curator of marine biological sample reference collection DOP Mar.
RESEARCH ASSISTANT(Bolsa de Investigação-IMAR/SECRETARIADO): From January 2021 to June 2022 worked at IMAR/DOP/OKEANOS-University of the Azores (Horta, Azores, Portugal) as Lab in-charge of marine biological sample reference collection DOP terra.
RESEARCH ASSISTANT(Bolsa de Investigação-IMAR/UNI/MAR/04292/2013 MARE): (01/09/2017 to 31/12/2018). IMAR/DOP-University of the Azores, Horta, Azores, Portugal.
RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP(Ref: (15/10/2012 to 15/10/2016). IMAR/DOP-University of the Azores, Horta, Azores, Portugal.
RESEARCH ASSISTANT(Ref: PTDC/MAR/101795/2008).: (01/10/2011 to 31/05/2012). IMAR/DOP-University of the Azores, Horta, Azores, Portugal.

INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

Worked as research assistant to research scientist at Procter and Gamble company, New Castle Upon Tyne, UK.