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- 1. STEFAN GIOVAN, PH.D. 110S. Elam Ave, Greensboro NC, 27403 214-532-5000 • STEFANGIOVAN@gmail.com SUMMARY I recently obtained a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology with an emphasis in computational modeling and simulation. My diverse skill set and rigorous analytical approach make me an efficient problem solver. I am seeking a position which utilizes my strengths to solve complex technical challenges using advanced analytics and informatics. KEY SKILLS • Scientific programming: expertise in MATLAB, Mathematica, Fortran 90, Linux shell scripting; knowledgeable in Perl, Python, C++, R, SAS • Statistical physics, Monte Carlo simulation, Numerical optimization • Scientific and technical presentations, communication to diverse audiences • Molecular biology and microbiology laboratory techniques EDUCATION Ph.D., Molecular and Cell Biology, 2014 – University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX • Dissertation: Statistical Mechanics of Topologically Constrained DNA and Nucleoprotein Complexes M.S., Molecular and Cell Biology, 2012 – University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX • Coursework: Genetics, Biochemistry, Macromolecular Physical Chemistry, Cell Biology, Bioinformatics, Nanotechnology, Modeling and Simulation, Computational Chemistry B.S., Molecular and Cell Biology, 2008 – University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX • Senior Research Project: Identifying small molecule inhibitors of apoptosis PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Doctoral Research, Fall 2009 - December 2014 UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT DALLAS, Richardson, TX • Designed and implemented novel algorithms for simulation and thermodynamic analysis of DNA models. • Published research in peer reviewed journals, presented research methods and results at conferences. • Mentored other graduate students in programming to assist in their own research. Teaching Assistant, Fall 2009 - December 2014 UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT DALLAS, Richardson, TX • Taught courses in Cell Biology Lab, Microbiology Lab, Genetics, Biochemistry II, Anatomy and Physiology. • Prepared and supervised lab exercises and lesson plans following established curriculum. Graded coursework and provided assistance as needed. Microbiology Technician, August 2008 - August 2009 ALOE-VERA OF AMERICA (FOREVER LIVING PRODUCTS), Garland, TX • Prepared media and performed QA/QC testing to ensure microbial levels in raw ingredients, food, nutritional supplements, and cosmetic products comply with FDA regulations. PUBLICATIONS 1. Giovan SM, Scharein RG, Hanke A, Levene SD. Free-energy calculations for semi-flexible macromolecules: Applications to DNA knotting and looping. J Chem Phys 141, 174902 (2014) 2. Levene SD, Giovan SM, Hanke A, Shoura MJ. The thermodynamics of DNA-loop formation, from J to Z. Biochem Soc Trans 41, 513-518 (2013)
- 2. PUBLICATIONS (CONT.) 3. ShouraMJ, Vetcher AA, Giovan SM, Bardai F, Bharadwaj A, Kesinger MR, and Levene SD. Measurements of DNA-loop formation via Cre-mediated recombination. Nucleic Acids Res 40, 7452– 7464 (2012) 4. Hanke A, Giovan SM, Levene SD. Evaluating partition functions for multiscale models of DNA. Prog Theor Phys Supplement 191, 109-129 (2011) CONFERENCES 1. Biophysical Society Conference, San Francisco, CA 2014. Free energy calculations for semi-flexible macromolecules: applications to DNA looping and knotting. 2. Topological Aspects of DNA Function and Protein Folding, Cambridge, UK, 2012. Direct free-energy calculations of topologically constrained polymers. 3. American Mathematical Society sectional meeting: Topological Problems in Molecular Biology, Iowa City, IA, 2011. Direct free-energy calculations of topologically constrained polymers. 4. American Mathematical Society sectional meeting: Topological Problems in Molecular Biology, Iowa City, IA, 2011. Molecular biology tutorial for mathematicians. PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST