Skoltech is an international graduate research-focused university that was founded by the group of world-renowned scientists in 2011. Skoltech's curriculum focuses on technology and innovation, offering Master's programs in 11 technological disciplines. Students receive rigorous theoretical and practical training, design their own research projects, participate in internships and gain entrepreneurial skills in English. The faculty is comprised of current researchers with international accreditation and achievements.

Alina Chernova

Date & Time: Venue:	January 29, 2021, 09:00 Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology, 30, Bolshoi Boulevard, bld. 1, Room E-B2-3006
Candidate:	Alina Chernova
PhD Program:	Life Sciences
Thesis Title:	Integrating high-throughput genotyping and lipidomic profiling for discovery of genetic determinants of cultivated sunflower seed oil content
Supervisor:	Professor Philipp Khaitovich, Skoltech
PhD Defense Jury Reports:	Professor Georgii Bazykin, Skoltech (Chairman): report Professor Laurent Gentzbittel, Skoltech: report Associate Professor Lee Hickey, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia: report Professor Loren Rieseberg, University of British Columbia, Canada: report Professor Elena Potokina, Saint-Petersburg State Forest Technical University, Russia: report Associate Professor Eric Bishop von Wettberg, The University of Vermont, USA: report Thesis Changes Log
Thesis Defense Outcome:	The thesis is accepted “as is.” The candidate is awarded the Skoltech PhD degree.