Matvey Skorobogatko

Dedicated and detail-oriented chemistry student with extensive research experience in organic synthesis, catalysis, and green chemistry. Proven ability to contribute to high-impact publications in prestigious journals, with skills in designing and executing innovative experimental protocols. Research focuses on converting renewable biomass into furan-based platform chemicals, integrating sustainable practices within synthetic chemistry. Proficient in using organometallic reagents to enhance catalytic efficiency. Eager to apply my knowledge and skills in the Feringa Lab, contributing to advanced research in sustainable chemical processes and molecular design.

• G. M. Averochkin, E. G. Gordeev, M. K. Skorobogatko, F. A. Kucherov, V. P. Ananikov, ChemSusChem 2021, 14, 3110.
• L. V. Romashov, K. S. Kozlov, M. K. Skorobogatko, A. Y. Kostyukovich, V. P. Ananikov, Chem. Asian J. 2022, 17, e202101227.

• "Synthesis and evaluation of 3-methyl-5-(perylen-3-ylethynyl)uracil derivatives for antiviral activity against enveloped viruses, including TBEV, YFV, CHIKV, SARS-CoV-2, and IAV. Mechanism of action investigation with a focus on viral fusion inhibition and ROS-mediated damage to the viral envelope.", Shemyakin-Ovchinnikov Institute of bioorganic chemistry 2020.

• "Development of synthetic routes for various HMF derivatives as starting compounds for the F2A conversion process. Application of advanced organic synthesis techniques for the production of high-purity HMF derivatives, with establishment of structure-activity relationships and facilitation of cycloaddition reactions. Foundation for optimizing the conversion pathway from furanics to aromatics",

      N. D. Zelinsky Institute of Organic Chemistry, 2021

• ”Development of an atom-economic approach for α-(hetero)arylfurans synthesis using renewable furanic platform chemicals. Good to excellent yields from [2+2+2] and [4+2] cycloaddition reactions with metal-catalyzed and photoredox methods, utilizing HMF-based starting materials. A synthetic route with an improved carbon economy factor for enhanced sustainability. Potential application of arylfurans as molecular conductors, with excellent charge transfer properties indicated by DFT calculations", N. D. Zelinsky Institute of Organic Chemistry, 2021

• Spring 2020 Coursework: "Synthesis and property studies of biyaderic palladium(I) complexes", Lomonosov Moscow State University

• Spring 2021 Coursework: "Study of the molecular processes of aging in biomass conversion products using diffusion-ordered NMR spectroscopy", Lomonosov Moscow State University

• Spring 2022 Coursework: "Synthesis of 25,27-Di(2-azidoethoxy)-26,28-dihydroxycalix[4]arene", Lomonosov Moscow State University

• Winner of the All-Russian national chemistry olympiad, 2019
• Presidential Grant for Talented Youth, 2019-2020
• Recipients of the Zelinsky Institute of Organic Chemistry (ZIOC RAS) Scholarship, 2021-2022

• Romashov L.
• Chistov A.