Shahnaz Shahi
Unit …………, Karaj, Alborz, Iran +98-912-468-8907 coo@actino.ca
Highly dynamic and motivated mushroom culture researcher with strong applied laboratory and teaching abilities and a successful career in molecular biology research, mushroom spawn production and farming supplement industry. Proactive and organized technical knowledge in mushroom studies and biological sciences as well as management skills. Actively researching about the new and innovative bio-based technology in farming. Pioneer in researching about bacterial based supplements to sustainably improve mushroom and other vegetables growing. Passionate about conducting and leading research and validation trials, implement solutions, and validate benefits. Enjoy using scientific expertise to actively conduct business development and engage with stakeholders for new projects and initiatives.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
PhD Candidate in Cellular and Molecular Biology Since ……………..
University of Tehran
Thesis: Metagenomics Analysis to Identify Bacterial and Fungal Content of Agaricus Bisporus Spawn Culture
Master Degree in Genetics Biology 2016
Kharazmi University
Thesis: Studying the Genetic Instability with Storma Phenotype in Agaricus Bisporus by RNNseq technique.
Bachelor Degree in Biology 2001
University of Arak
CAREER HISTORY
Chief Operations and Research Officer, Since 2007
Pegah Rooyesh (44 H/W)
Head office: ……………….. Karaj, Alborz, Iran
Contact Number: +9821 …….. Fax: +9821 ……….. Pegahrooyesh@yahoo.com www.pegahrooyesh.com
- Develop and lead scientific and research projects related to mushroom cultivation,
- Manage technological operations of company
- Deploy new technologies and processes that will help mushroom growers.
- Identify, pursue, and lead business development activities, prepare proposals for clients, design experiments and testing programs and actively direct technologists in the execution of projects
- Develop proficiency in the operation, configuration, and capabilities of the mushroom research an development areas.
- Design, manage and analyze results of mushroom research conducted in field plots, greenhouses/growth chambers, laboratories, and commercial fields.
- Design and conduct mushroom research projects that utilize diverse specializations, including agronomy, molecular biology/genetics, food and fiber processing, engineering, chemistry, and more.
- Build support internally and among industry, government and academic stakeholders for research projects and initiatives in the field of mushroom
- Act as a strong advocate for the entire mushroom value chain
- Conduct business development and engage stakeholders for new projects & initiatives and ultimately identify, propose, and execute projects for clients
- Provide management oversight to ensure the on time, on budget delivery of experimental & testing services
- Provide technical and scientific insight for client and business partners
Pegah Rooyesh is the leading mushroom spawn producer serving the needs of industry, entrepreneurs and the public sector. Our leading-edge expertise and industrial-scale research and demonstration facilities accelerate and de-risk technology development and deployment with a focus on farming solutions and commercial application. We are Iran’s mushroom industry innovation engine with 15 years of bold ideas that feed, grow, fuel, and build Iran’s mushroom industry.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
- Teaching mushroom growing techniques
- Authoring “Growing Button mushroom: book as the nation-wide reference of mushroom industry, ABIZH Publication, 2014.
- Academic Member of Edible Mushroom Research Association of Iran, affiliated to Mushroom Growers Guild Union
- Developed the “Standards and Growing By-law of Agaricus Bisporus”, assigned by Seed and Plant Certification and Registration Institute
- Several years of research in abnormalities and diseases of edible mushrooms in outstanding research institutes in Iran, supervised by Dr. Ghasem Hosseini Salkadeh
- Provided consultation to commission edible mushroom spawn production laboratories around the country
- Provided consultation to mushroom growers in over 10 cities of Iran,
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KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
- Excellent Research and Development skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient at identifying business development grounds and opportunities
- Experienced in project and task management including cost and schedule management, proposal development/preparation, staffing allocation and performance management
LANGUAGES
English Competent in all four skills
Persian Native