Guillaume Erard - Curriculum Vitae

Date of birth:

13^th April 1981

Address:

Tokyo, Japan

Telephone:

Mobile: +81-80-4342-8183

Skype: guillaume.erard

Email:

guillaume_erard@yahoo.fr

guillaume@softbank.ne.jp

Website:

http://www.guillaumeerard.com

2005 – 2011

Doctorate of Philosophy in Plant Molecular Biology. Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions Group, University College Dublin, Ireland.

2001 – 2004

Upper second class Bachelor of Science (with Honours) in Applied Microbiology. Life Sciences Department, Nottingham Trent University, United Kingdom.

Diploma of Professional Skills with Distinction. Rothamsted Research, Higham, United Kingdom.

1999 – 2001

Diplôme Universitaire de Technologie (DUT) Génie Biologique. Institut Universitaire de Technologie, Université de Bourgogne, Dijon, France.

1998 – 1999

Baccalaureat Scientifique. Lycée Montchapet, Dijon, France.

Jan 2005 – June 2009

Characterisation of a novel mycotoxin-responsive wheat gene (PhD research under the supervision of Dr Fiona Doohan). My research led to the very first account of a wheat gene directly undermining the negative effects of a Fusarium virulence factor. A patent for this gene is currently being filed.

Techniques: real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (PCR), rapid amplification of cDNA ends, molecular cloning, transient and constitutive heterologous transformation (A. tumefasciens mediated and biolistics), wide field and confocal fluorescent microscopy, in-vitro protein expression and purification, virus-induced gene silencing, and bioinformatics.

Sept. 2003 – Jun. 2004

Abutilon mosaic virus detection in A. striatum (BSc project under the supervision of Dr Susan Smith). Development of a fast and sensitive PCR assay for the detection of the viral coat protein. Techniques used: PCR and agarose gel electrophoresis.

Aug. 2002 – Aug. 2003

Characterisation of sugar beet libraries enriched for ESTs from genes that are differentially expressed during infection by the obligate root parasite, Polymyxa (BSc placement under the direction of Dr Mike Asher). We identified several transcripts potentially involved in non-host response including uncharacterised proteins. Techniques used: northern, Southern and western blots, real-time PCR, molecular cloning and bioinformatics.

April 2001 – Aug. 2001

Influence of arginine on the acid tolerance of L. lactis (DUT placement under the supervision of Pr. Seamus Condon). Techniques used: microbial growth in fermenters, quantification and enzyme activity assays.

Mar. 2010 – Aug. 2011

Grade 6 sciences and grades 8 to 12 biology teacher (IGCSE and IB) at Saint Maur International School, Yokohama, Japan. Supervised a grade 12 Extended Essay Biology student. Ran a weekly science club for elementary school students (grades 4 and 5) and an Aikido club for staff and students.

Sept. 2008 – Mar. 2010

Founded my own web design company, Kaze Designs to finance the latest stage of my PhD degree. Created over 10 Content Management System-based websites for individuals, associations and businesses. Performed extensive Search Engine Optimisation and advertising through social networks.

Jan. 2005 – Jun. 2009

Member of the board of directors of the Dublin Aikikai. Founded and managed my own Aikido school in Dublin city centre and organised several events, including the biggest Aikido course ever to take place in Ireland (over 140 practitioners).

Jan. 2005 – Jun. 2009

Postgraduate researcher at School of Biology and Environmental Science, UCD, Ireland. Supervisor for several final year BSc project students. Site Administrator for the Undergraduate Research Experience and Knowledge Award (UREKA) program. Organised the scientific placement of 10 international students and liaison with the various departments. Gave seminars at several international scientific conferences, most notably in San Diego (USA) and Québec (Canada). Recipient of the Zahir Eyal Student Award at the American Phytopathological Society’s annual meeting in San Diego.

2006 – 2008

Editor-in-chief of Aikidoka Magazine, the biggest web-based magazine about Aikido published in French language (over 30 000 unique visitors per month). Coordinated a team of over 30 corresponding authors. Established networks with major Aikido organisations all over the world. Wrote numerous articles that were published in major websites such as AikidoJournal.com or GaijinPot.com.

Aug. 2002 – Aug. 2003

Researcher at Rothamsted Research, United Kingdom. Translated 10 scientific abstracts from English to French for presentation at the International Meeting for Research in Sugar Beet (IIRB) in San Antonio 2003.

French (native), English (native level, TOEIC: 985), Japanese (beginner)

Martial Arts

Trained in martial arts (Judo, Aikido, and Karate) for over 15 years. Obtained the third degree black belt by the Aikido world headquarters (Aikikai Hombu Dojo, Tokyo) in 2009. Taught Aikido in France, England, Ireland and Japan, including a seminar to the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department.

Sports

Played water polo at both regional and national level for 6 years.

Reading

Richard Dawkins, Carl Sagan, Arthur Conan Doyle, William Gibson, and Yoshikawa Eiji.

Culture

Fond of Japanese culture and civilization, in particular the medieval period.