Teimurazi Gochitashvili, M.Sc.
Max Planck Institute for Dynamics of Complex Technical Systems
Process Systems Engineering
Process Systems Engineering
Main Focus
Teimurazi (Toma) is a biotechnology researcher specializing in extracellular electron transport (EET), utilizing protocells as a minimal system to investigate this phenomenon. His research emphasizes the role of conductive proteins in electron transfer processes and their contribution to bacterial nanowire formation. Through an integrative approach combining microfluidics, molecular biology, and bioelectrochemistry, Teimurazi seeks to elucidate fundamental bioelectric mechanisms with potential implications for synthetic biology and bioelectronics.
Curriculum Vitae
Education
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PhD Candidate in Synthetic Biology / Bioengineering (2022–2025)
Max Planck Institute, Magdeburg, Germany -
Master’s in Systems & Synthetic Biology (2021–2022)
University of Paris-Saclay, France -
Master’s in Biomedical Engineering (2020–2021)
Université de Paris, Arts et Métiers, and Université PSL, France -
Bachelor of Natural Sciences in Biology (2016–2020)
Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, Georgia
Research Experience
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PhD Research – Extracellular Electron Transport (EET) (2022–Present)
- Using protocells as a minimal system to study EET
- Investigating conductive proteins and their role in bacterial nanowire formation
- Employing microfluidics, molecular biology, and bioelectrochemistry
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Intern, Genethon, France (2022)
- Designed recombinant adeno-associated virus (rAAV) vectors
- Applied protein engineering and molecular biology techniques
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Intern, Institut de la Vision, France (2021)
- Researched age-related macular degeneration (ARMD)
- Utilized immunoassay techniques and peptide display methods
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Graduate Research, Tbilisi State University, Georgia (2017–2019)
- Studied magnetic nanoparticle conjugated quercetin’s effect on neuronal activity
Technical Skills
- Microfluidics & bioelectrochemistry
- Molecular cloning & protein engineering
- Data analysis (Python, MATLAB)
Awards & Recognitions
- Best Transformative Award, iGEM Startups 2023 (Team Leader)
- Gold Medal, iGEM 2022 (Team Leader)
- Campus France Scholarship (2020–2022)
- Winner, NASA Space Apps Challenge (2019) (Team Leader)