Dr. Rupesh Jayachandran

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Rupesh Balaji Jayachandran is a PhD student in Max Renner's lab at the Department of Chemistry, Umeå University. His research focuses on studying the replication machinery of pneumo- and henipaviruses using cryogenic electron microscopy (cryo-EM). He aims to understand the molecular mechanisms underlying the functioning of replication machinery in these viruses. His work involves employing recombinant protein expression systems to produce viral protein components and characterizing them using cryo-EM and biochemical methods. Rupesh graduated with a Master's degree in Biochemistry and Structural Biology from the University of Helsinki, Finland, in June 2022.

Research Interests

Requirements for Umeå University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
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
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in relevant field At least 90 ECTS in the main subject area
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Letter of Motivation (certain programs)
  • CV (certain programs)
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standard for Master's programs across Social Sciences and Humanities at Umeå. English 6 proficiency is the general rule.