Victor Golyaev
Leuven
Summary
Molecular biologist and bioinformatics specialist with 15+ years of experience in NGS workflows (Illumina, Nanopore), data analysis (R, Python), and molecular assay development. Proven track record in designing and optimizing bioinformatics pipelines, viral genomics, and proteomics workflows, with experience leading projects from concept to delivery.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Postdoctoral Researcher
KU Leuven
Leuven
10.2021 - Current
- Led development of Nanopore-based NGS pipelines for rapid, cost-effective genome sequencing and real-time monitoring of virus evolution across Europe
- Designed and optimized molecular biology workflows for virus detection
- Managed a Horizon 2020 European collaborative research project
Postdoctoral Researcher
INRAe
Montpellier
09.2019 - 10.2021
- Developed NGS workflows for virus detection in dried plant samples
- Designed and validated molecular workflows to investigate plant resistance and immune responses to tomato viruses
Postdoctoral Researcher
Agroscope
Nyon
07.2017 - 09.2019
- Designed NGS-based pipelines for potato virus sequencing and analysis
- Performed viral metagenomic analysis using bioinformatics tools
- Developed workflows for potato certification in Switzerland
PhD candidate
University of Basel
Basel
01.2012 - 07.2017
- Design and validation of workflows to study virus proteomics
- Designing tools for diagnostics of plant viral pathogens with NGS
- Virus cloning and crop plant infections
- Designing NGS pipelines (Nanopore, Illumina)
- Data analysis with bioinformatic tools and R
Education
PhD - Plant Pathology
University of Basel
Basel, Switzerland01-2017
Specialist - Bioengineering and Bioinformatics
Moscow State University
Moscow, Russia01-2012
Skills
- NGS Technologies: Nanopore and Illumina platforms; end-to-end sequencing workflows (library preparation to data interpretation)
- Bioinformatics: NGS pipeline development and optimization; R, Python, Bash; statistical analysis and data visualization
- Molecular Biology: Cloning, PCR/qPCR, blotting techniques; RNA/DNA extraction and processing workflows
- Virology: Viral genomics, metagenomics, and plant infection models
- Project Management: Leadership of European-funded projects; cross-functional collaboration; student supervision; laboratory workflow optimization
References
- Mikhail Pooggin, Research director, Inrae, +33 4 67 61 58 00, mikhail.pooggin@inrae.fr, Montpellier, France
- Michel PETERSCHMITT, Researcher, CIRAD, +33 4 99 62 48 47, michel.peterschmitt@cirad.fr, Montpellier, France
Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Russian
Native
Native
French
Elementary (A2)
A2
Timeline
Postdoctoral Researcher
KU Leuven
10.2021 - Current
Postdoctoral Researcher
INRAe
09.2019 - 10.2021
Postdoctoral Researcher
Agroscope
07.2017 - 09.2019
PhD candidate
University of Basel
01.2012 - 07.2017
PhD - Plant Pathology
University of Basel
Specialist - Bioengineering and Bioinformatics
Moscow State University