Dr. Eran Elhaik

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Eran Elhaik is a Senior Lecturer and member of the Strategic Research Area in Evolutionary Ecology at Lund University. His research spans multiple subfields within population genetics and medical genomics, focusing on evolutionary genomics, computational biology, bioinformatics, and epidemiology. Elhaik's work aims to use machine learning techniques to solve open questions related to evolutionary and epidemiological processes that affect various organisms. He teaches courses in Bioinformatics as part of Lund University’s Master’s program and collaborates with researchers globally on projects involving ancient genomes and medical genetic research. His recent work addresses complex disorders and the impact of environmental factors on genetic predisposition, contributing to a better understanding of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and other medical issues. Elhaik has published extensively, collaborating with researchers from over 100 countries and receiving funding from prestigious organizations such as National Geographic and the National Science Foundation. He is actively involved in developing computational tools for analyzing genetic data, which have applications in both academic research and industry.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2021-01-01 — Present

Lund University • Lund,

Senior lecturer focusing on evolutionary ecology and genomics.

Associate Professor

2019-01-01 — 2021-01-01

Lund University • Lund, Sweden

Associate Professor in the Department of Biology.

Lecturer

2014-01-01 — 2019-01-01

University of Sheffield • Sheffield, UK

Lecturer in Animal and Plant Sciences.

Research Associate

2013-01-01 — 2013-07-01

Johns Hopkins University, School of Public Health • Maryland

Research Associate in Mental Health.

Postdoctoral Fellow

2011-01-01 — 2013-01-01

Johns Hopkins University, School of Public Health • Maryland

Postdoctoral Fellow in Mental Health.

Postdoctoral Fellow

2009-01-01 — 2011-01-01

Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine • Maryland

Postdoctoral Fellow in Population Genetics.

Courses

Bioinformatics Sequence Analysis (BINP11) Programming Python (BINP16) DNA Sequencing Informatics (BINP28) DNA Sequencing Informatics II (BINP29) Research Project (BINP37-39 BINP50-51)

Requirements for Lund University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
PTE
Writing
Required:61
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, History, Economic History, Economic Development, or Area Studies At least 90 ECTS credits in the qualifying major
Application Checklist
  • Official academic transcripts
  • Bachelor's degree certificate or proof of expected graduation
  • Copy of Passport or ID
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Statement of Purpose
  • CV
Specialization Notes

Includes Master of Science in Politics and Society of the Contemporary Middle East and European Affairs.