Alexei V. Demchenko

Alexei V. Demchenko is a Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Chemistry at Saint Louis University. His academic background includes an M.S. in Chemical Engineering from Mendeleev University of Chemical Technology of Russia (1988) and a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from the Zelinsky Institute of Organic Chemistry, Russia (1993). His research focuses on stereocontrolled glycosylation, synthetic glycopharmaceuticals, and automated carbohydrate synthesis.

Key research interests include the development of expeditious glycan synthesis strategies, human milk oligosaccharide production, and applications of transition-metal-catalyzed reactions. His group’s work is highlighted on the Glycoworld website, emphasizing automated methods and glycobiology applications.

Recent publications (2023–2025) emphasize advancements in HPLC-based automation, cooperative catalysis for glycosylation, and novel approaches to carbohydrate synthesis. Awards include the 2024 Melville L. Wolfrom Award and the 2020 Co-Investigators of the Year Award. He holds leadership roles in professional organizations such as the American Chemical Society’s Carbohydrate Chemistry Division and serves as a journal editor.

• Education:
  • M.S., Chemical Engineering, Mendeleev University, 1988
  • Ph.D., Organic Chemistry, Zelinsky Institute, 1993
• Awards:
  • Melville L. Wolfrom Award (2024)
  • Co-Investigators of the Year Award (2020)
  • Senior Investigator of the Year (2017)
• Labs/Teams: Demchenko Research Group (Glycoworld website)