Dmitry Kolpashchikov

Dmitry Kolpashchikov is a Professor at the University of Central Florida (UCF) in the Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences. His research focuses on developing DNA nanomachines for biomedical applications, including RNA detection, cancer suppression, and antiviral strategies.

• Leading the DMK BiochemLab
• Developing DNAzyme-functionalized systems
• Innovating magnetic field-activated RNA sensors

His work bridges biochemistry, nanotechnology, and analytical chemistry, with publications in high-impact journals like Journal of the American Chemical Society and Nanoscale. The lab's DNA-based logic gates and tactile detection systems have gained recognition, including coverage in Chemistry World.

The lab's recent publications emphasize DNAzyme nanoreactors, magnetic biosensors, and molecular computing systems. Techniques include bioorganic synthesis, SELEX, gel electrophoresis, and electrochemical activation.

• 2017 front cover feature in Chemical Communications
• Highlighted in Royal Society of Chemistry's Chemistry World

Students in his lab engage in all research phases—from design to publishing—while learning advanced methods like HPLC, UV/vis spectroscopy, and DNA synthesis.