Jasmine Barr

Jasmine Barr

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Assistant Director (Senior Scientist)

  • Education

    • University of Borås

      2011 - 2013
      Master's degree resource Recovery- Industrial Biotechnology High distinction

      Activities and Societies: • GPA: high distinction • awarded full scholarship to study M.Sc. at University of Borås, Sweden (2011) • awarded Best study performance in M.Sc. in Industrial Biotechnology (2013) • awarded excellent performance for thesis project thesis (2013) • two published paper in high impact journals (Bioresources 2013 & Biofuel Research Journal 2016) Thesis title: Production of bioethanol from agriculture waste using a novel microorganism and methodProducing Zygomycetes pellets and Biocapsule, Study the effect of inhibitors on Zygomycetes and yeast and using them in Simultaneous Saccharification and Fermentation and Filtration in producing bioethanol and biomass

    • The Australian National University

      2014 - 2021
      Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Part time Biotechnology, Molecular biology and biochemistry

      Activities and Societies: Enzymology, enzyme characterisation, cell-free, protein expression, protein purification, gene cloning, immobilisation, enzyme pathway, In vitro In my current PhD program, I undertake research on the use of carbon dioxide from the air and ammonia from wastewater to produce valuable commodities such as fertilizer to be used in practical applications. The skills this involves are: • extensive laboratory work• use of complication laboratory machinery • creativity in designing experiments by selecting different experimental techniques and methods in different contexts to use in the project; • problem solving and trouble… Show more In my current PhD program, I undertake research on the use of carbon dioxide from the air and ammonia from wastewater to produce valuable commodities such as fertilizer to be used in practical applications. The skills this involves are: • extensive laboratory work• use of complication laboratory machinery • creativity in designing experiments by selecting different experimental techniques and methods in different contexts to use in the project; • problem solving and trouble shooting skills to understand variations in experiment results; • managing competing priorities in a high workload environment to meet project timeframes; • Organisation skills such as: project management, strategic planning, decision making; • analysing and interpreting data using statistical software;• written and communication skills;• Publication in high impact journals• work independently Show less

    • Shahid Beheshti University

      2000 - 2004
      Bachelor's of science Biology-Botany A+

      Activities and Societies: Achievements: • GPA: high distinction • awarded full scholarship to study B.Sc. at this top tier university (2000) • ranked 1st among 120 students (2004)

    • Shahid Beheshti University

      2004 - 2007
      Master's degree Biology-Plant Physiology A+

      Activities and Societies: • GPA: high distinction • ranked 6th among over 5000 participants in nationwide Graduate Biology Master Entrance Exam (2005) • awarded full scholarship to study M.Sc. at this top tier university (2005) • ranked 1st among 30 students (2008) • granted two patents in relation to Narcissus micropropagation process and the acclimatisation of micropropagated Narcissus to soil (2008) • one published paper in high impact journal (Journal of plant research 2019) Thesis title: Micropropagation of Narcissus tazetta, acclimatization to soil after different pre-treatment, the effect of Cadmium before and after transplantation of Narcissus tazetta to soil” Micropropagation of Narcissus tazetta, acclimatization to the soil after different pre-treatment, the effect of Cadmium before and after transplantation Narcissus tazetta to soil

  • Experience

    • Environment Research Centre of Iran

      Mar 2004 - Mar 2005
      Research Assistant

      In this role, I had to work as part of a team responsible for arranging samples of different flora collected from regions of Iran, identify and categorise them for the purposes of maintaining the herbariums collection.

    • Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS)

      Jan 2006 - Aug 2011
      Research Assistant

      Conducting experimental work on lab research, helping with organizing workshops in Tehran and other cities, conducting lab demonstrations to students, assisting Ph.D. students with their project, and co-authoring a couple of papers.

    • University

      Sept 2008 - Jul 2011
      Lecturer

      I have extensive teaching experience from this institution including undergraduate course curriculum design, lecturing, administration of examinations, tutoring, and providing student feedback. I received very favorable feedback from my students and attained a score of over 19 out of 20 through the university’s student feedback process. Lecturing:Biology- Evolutionary biology- Human biology- Cellular and Molecular biology- Plant biology-

    • Minerals and Copper Engineering and Technical Services Company

      Jan 2010 - Apr 2011
      Commercial Specialist

      In this role I was responsible for managing the procurement process and acquisition of mining machinery and other hardware. On the basis of my excellent communication skills, I participated in and supported negotiations and managed relationships with foreign suppliers to the company including being part of evaluation teams sent overseas to inspect potential material for purchase. I worked within cross-disciplinary teams comprising management, law and regulation teams, technical specialists and financial officers. Show less

    • Australian National University

      Feb 2015 - Jan 2022

      Tutoring Molecular biology- Human biology- Biochemistry and Nutrient- In these roles I taught and led group experiments involving groups of undergraduate students undertaking biology and biochemistry subjects.

      • Tutor

        Sept 2014 - Jan 2022
      • Lab demonstrator

        Feb 2015 - May 2017
    • M&S consulting Australia

      Aug 2015 - Jan 2022
      Consultant

      In this role I worked as consultant for a number of projects that were designed to prove the concepts of biotransformation of municipal waste to bioenergy. On the grounds of my high-level written skills and scientific background, I assisted and supported a number of grants application for funding from ACT government for renewable waste management solutions. Moreover, I act as a consultant in projects related to health, food and medicine.

    • The Higher Education Academy

      Jan 2016 - now
      Associate Fellow

      In recognition of attainment against the UK Professional Standards Framework for teaching and learning support in higher education.

    • Auatralian department of Agriculture

      Feb 2021 - now
      Policy Officer
    • Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

      Aug 2024 - now
      Assistant Director
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certificate of Appreciation

      Science fair
      Sept 2019
    • Association Fellow

      The Higher Education Academy
      Jan 2016
    • Driving licence

      ACT
      Sept 2013
    • Goverment writing for impact

      Australian Institute of Management
    • Science communication certification

      The Australian National University
      Nov 2018
    • Principles of Tutoring and Demonstrating

      The Australian National University
      Jan 2014
    • Identifying Chemical Hazards certification

      The Australian National University
      Nov 2020
    • Leadership And Strategy

      Australian Institute of Management
    • Acknowledgment of indigenous people culture

      The Australian National University
      Jan 2014
    • Chemical Toxicology certification

      The Australian National University
      Oct 2020
    • WHS risk management certification

      The Australian National University
      Oct 2020
    • Work health and safety management system certification

      The Australian National University
      Oct 2020
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Jasmine Barr
      Awarded PhD Full scholarship anu Jan 2014
    • Awarded to Jasmine Barr
      Awarded for an Excellent performed final Thesis Project - Jul 2013
    • Awarded to Jasmine Barr
      Awarded the Best Study Performance - Jun 2013
    • Awarded to Jasmine Barr
      Awarded the membership of foundation of Support of Iranian Elites - Jul 2008
    • Awarded to Jasmine Barr
      Awarded Top Ranked Graduate Student - Jun 2008
    • Awarded to Jasmine Barr
      Awarded Top Ranked Graduate Student - Jun 2004
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Member

      Issued by Canberra Protein Group, Australia
      Canberra Protein Group, AustraliaAssociated with Jasmine Barr
    • Chair of the committee

      Issued by CSIRO childcare committee on Jan 2020
      CSIRO childcare committeeAssociated with Jasmine Barr
    • Student Representative

      Issued by University of Borås, Sweden on Aug 2011
      University of Borås, SwedenAssociated with Jasmine Barr
    • Organizer

      Issued by Tutor Cafe, Australian National University on Jan 2017
      Tutor Cafe, Australian National UniversityAssociated with Jasmine Barr
    • HDR student Representative

      Issued by Research school of chemistry, Australian National University on Jan 2014
      Research school of chemistry, Australian National UniversityAssociated with Jasmine Barr
    • Member

      Issued by Australian Molecular Biology Society on Jan 2015
      Australian Molecular Biology SocietyAssociated with Jasmine Barr