Athar Roshandelpoor
About Athar Roshandelpoor
Athar Roshandelpoor is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, where he has worked since 2021. He holds a PhD in Systems Engineering from Boston University and has extensive experience in research and teaching across several prestigious institutions.
Work at Broad Institute
Athar Roshandelpoor has been serving as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard since 2021. In this role, he engages in advanced research projects that contribute to the institute's mission of improving human health through genomics and biomedical research. His tenure at the Broad Institute has allowed him to collaborate with leading scientists and participate in innovative research initiatives.
Previous Experience at Boston University
Prior to his current position, Roshandelpoor held multiple roles at Boston University. He worked as a Graduate Teaching Fellow for four months in both 2017 and 2018, where he contributed to the academic development of students. Additionally, he served as a Research Assistant from 2015 to 2021, and was involved in the Structural Bioinformatics Lab from 2015 to 2018. These experiences provided him with a solid foundation in research methodologies and teaching.
Internship at Harvard Medical School
In 2020, Athar Roshandelpoor completed a three-month internship at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital. During this internship, he worked as a Research Intern/Data Scientist, where he applied his analytical skills to support ongoing research projects. This experience further enhanced his expertise in data analysis within a medical research context.
Educational Background
Roshandelpoor earned his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Systems Engineering from Boston University, completing his studies from 2015 to 2021. Prior to this, he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree with a double major in Aerospace Engineering and Physics from Sharif University of Technology, where he studied from 2010 to 2015. His educational background has equipped him with a strong foundation in engineering and scientific principles.