Alexandre Hild Aono

Visiting PhD student

Continued with his PhD at the University of Campinas

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Alexandre Aono

 

Research at the Highlander Lab

Developing a machine learning-based prediction system for quantitative traits using different omics sources 

Goals:

  • Develop deep learning architectures, including feature selection and data reduction techniques
  • Compare the developed system with traditional approaches for genomic prediction
  • Evaluate the applicability for different breeding schemes

Background

I hold a BSc degree in Science and Technology (Federal University of São Paulo/Brazil) and a BSc in Computer Science (Federal University of São Paulo/Brazil). Currently, I am undertaking a PhD at the University of Campinas (Brazil) in Genetics and Molecular Biology focused on Bioinformatics and Plant Breeding. I have experience on image processing and analysing different omics data (genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metagenomics, and metabolomics) through methodologies coupling bioinformatics, statistical modelling, machine learning, and complex networks.

I am specifically interested in:

  • Omics integration and complex network modelling
  • Machine learning systems for genomic prediction                 
  • Explainable artificial intelligence

Programming language and software:

  • C/C++                                                       
  • R & RStudio
  • Perl
  • LaTex
  • Python
  • Java
  • Bioinformatics tools for omics data processing and analysis
  • Libraries for data science, complex network analyses and image processing

Hobbies and personal interests

Teaching computer science and analytics tools to non-expert users. Volunteering.