About Me
I am a PhD student in Plant Pathology at the Federal University of Viçosa (UFV), Brazil. My research focuses on plant-associated bacteria, particularly species within the genus Xanthomonas, with interests in bacterial evolution and taxonomy. I am interested in learning, and am always trying to learn, sometime I can and sometimes I cannot; as all other human. However, I will never stop; I am Iranian, and I have already been through a lot. Failure is not an option for me.
Education
Ph.D. in Plant Pathology (Bacteriology)
2026 - Present · Universidade Federal de Viçosa (UFV), Brazil
M.Sc. in Plant Pathology (Phytobacteriology)
September 2014 - September 2017 · Sari Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources University (SANRU), Iran
B.Sc. in Plant Protection
September 2010 - August 2014 · Shiraz University, Iran
Professional Experience
PhD Researcher
2026 - Present · Universidade Federal de Viçosa (UFV), Brazil
- Conducting research on Xanthomonas hortorum biology, host adaptation, and bacterial evolution.
- Integrating classical bacteriology, MLSA-based phylogenetics, and bioinformatics methods.
Freelance Writer, Consultant, and Translator
2017 - Present ·
- Provide consulting, bioinformatics analyses, and scientific writing support for research projects.
- Translate scientific manuscripts for international journal publications.
Pharmacy Manager
2019 - 2025 · Dr. Ghassami Pharmacy, Iran
- Managed day-to-day operations, staff training, and health regulation compliance.
- Implemented process improvements for customer service and inventory management.
IT Support Assistant (Student Employment)
2014 - 2016 · SANRU
- Supported university IT operations, troubleshooting hardware and software.
Publications
Journal Articles
May 2025. Leaf Spot and Stem Canker of Pistachio Trees Incited by Xanthomonas Strains. . Maryam Khorasani, Akbar Hosseinipour, Omid Shenavar, Heshmat Rahimian. Journal of Phytopathology.
July 2023. Characterization of Xanthomonas hortorum isolates causing leaf spot on Primula vulgaris. . Omid Shenavar, Heshmatolah Rahimian, Ali Barzegar. Plant Pathology.
2017. First report of leaf spot caused by Colletotrichum coccodes on Viola tricolor in Iran. . T. Karamnejadi, A. Solhizadeh, O. Shenavar, M.A. Tajick-Ghanbari. Journal of Plant Pathology.
2015. Computerized Interactive Keys for Identification of Fungi. . Omid Shenavar, Mostowfizadeh-Ghalamfarsa Reza. Plant Pathology Science.
Conference Papers
2022. Multi Locus Sequence Analysis of Candidatus liberibacter asiaticus Isolates in Iran. . Siavash Samavi, Mohammad Mehdi Faghihi, Abdolnabi Bagheri, Valiollah Babaeizad, Omid Shenavar, Mohsen Amiri Mazraie. 24th Iranian Plant Protection Congress.
2018. Investigation of Pathogenicity and Molecular Characteristics of Staphylococcus Strains Causing Bacterial Canker in Central Iran. . Esmaeil Asadi, Heshmatolah Rahimian, Omid Shenavar, Valiollah Babaeizad, S. Mohamad Alavi. Proceedings of the International Congress of Science and Engineering.
2018. Isolation, Identification, and Phenotypic-Biochemical Characterization of Staphylococcus warneri Strains, the Causative Agents of Bacterial Canker in Iran. . Esmaeil Asadi, Heshmatolah Rahimian, Omid Shenavar, Valiollah Babaeizad, S. Mohamad Alavi. Proceedings of the International Congress of Science and Engineering.
2017. Phenotypic, Molecular, and Pathogenicity Investigation of Xanthomonas Strains Causing Primula Leaf Spot. . Omid Shenavar, Heshmatolah Rahimian, Ali Barzegar. First International Symposium on Applied Research in Agricultural Sciences, Natural Resources, and Environment.
2017. Molecular Identification and Taxonomic Position of Xanthomonas Strains Causing Bacterial Leaf Spot in Primula Based on gltA Gene Sequence Analysis. . Omid Shenavar, Heshmatolah Rahimian, Ali Barzegar. First International Symposium on Applied Research in Agricultural Sciences, Natural Resources, and Environment.
Expertise
Hobbies and Interests
- Physical Fitness (Gym)
- Cinema and Movies
- Reading Books (Favorite: A Fraction of the Whole by Steve Toltz)
- Linux Enthusiast (Arch/CachyOS)
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