About

Professional profile

I am a researcher specializing in medical microbiology, molecular biology, and computational analysis. Based in Jersey City, New Jersey, I focus on antimicrobial resistance, host-pathogen interactions, and translational research that connects laboratory work with data-driven insight.

Vision statement

“In the modern era of microbiology, the microscope is no longer our only lens. By integrating computational data analysis with molecular techniques, we can decode pathogen behavior at a scale that was previously unimaginable.”

— Vahhab Piranfar

Research interests

  • Pathogen genomics: studying resistance mechanisms in Brucella, Pseudomonas, and Staphylococcus.
  • Bioinformatics: using computational modeling to examine persistence, resistance, and molecular interactions.
  • Antimicrobial innovation: exploring how nanoparticles and combination therapies may improve treatment strategies.

Professional journey

CEO | Farname Inc.
Jan 2018 – Present
Directing strategy, scientific collaboration, and research-focused initiatives.

Laboratory Technician | Imam Khomeini Hospital
2019 – 2024
Performed high-volume diagnostic testing, including MALDI-TOF and microbial identification.

M.S. in Microbiology
Islamic Azad University | 2015
Thesis work focused on nanoparticle-based antimicrobial strategies.

  • Over a decade of laboratory experience in clinical microbiology.
  • Editorial and scientific communication experience across international journals.
  • Co-inventor of a diagnostic assay for rapid Brucella detection.

Technical skills

  • Molecular assays: PCR, real-time PCR, HRM genotyping, and RFLP.
  • Computational tools: GROMACS, VMD, and CLC Genomics Workbench.
  • Data analysis: Python and SPSS for research interpretation and visualization.

Selected publications

  • Piranfar V. (2025). Comparative modeling of antibiotic resistance in Mycobacterium tuberculosis. bioRxiv.
  • Mirnejad R, Piranfar V, et al. (2013). A duplex PCR for rapid detection of Brucella in human blood. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine.
  • Book: Metal Nanoparticles in Microbiology.