Valentine Ananikov

Valentine Ananikov is a Professor at Moscow State University and Head of the Division of Structural Studies at the Zelinsky Institute of Organic Chemistry. Elected as a Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences in 2008 and Academia Europaea in 2018, his work focuses on catalysis, nanoparticle chemistry, and sustainable processes.

Research Interests: Mechanistic studies of chemical reactions, development of nanoscale and molecular catalysts, biomass conversion, and AI integration in chemistry. His team combines experimental and theoretical methods to advance green chemistry.

Scientific Awards:

• 2024 International Markovnikov Prize
• 2023 "Gravity" International Prize for AI research
• 2016 Organometallics Distinguished Author Award
• 2016 Hitachi High-Technologies Award
• 2004 Russian State Prize for Young Scientists

Notable Contributions: Pioneering hybrid catalytic systems (homogeneous/heterogeneous), sustainable catalyst design from biomass, and AI applications in reaction discovery. His work addresses environmental safety and carbon-neutral chemical processes.