Dzmitry Kananovich

Dzmitry Kananovich is a Senior Research Scientist at Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech), affiliated with the School of Science and the Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology. He holds a Doctorate in Chemistry from Belarusian State University (2008) and a Research Master's in Organic Chemistry (2004). His research focuses on organic synthesis, green chemistry, and mechanochemistry, with emphasis on cyclopropanation reactions, asymmetric catalysis, and sustainable chemical methodologies.

He has supervised numerous PhD and master's students via programs like the Dora Plus and Erasmus+, and contributed to projects such as the 'Smart synthesis with small cycles' (TalTech-funded) and the European Union's CHAOS COST Action (C-H Activation in Organic Synthesis). Kananovich is an active reviewer for high-impact journals (e.g., Angewandte Chemie, Nature Communications) and serves on academic committees for conferences and PhD defenses.

His research interests include developing eco-friendly synthesis routes, mechanistic studies of cyclopropane reactions, and applications of mechanochemical methods. Notable contributions include mechanochemical Birch reductions, photocatalytic cyclopropane ring-opening, and supramolecular chirogenesis using porphyrin complexes. Awards include the 2022 Javier Gorosabel Award for ProAm Collaboration in Astrophysics and multiple 'Hot Paper' recognitions for impactful publications.

Kananovich has pioneered collaborations between academia and industry, notably in pharmaceutical synthesis and green chemical processes. His work bridges fundamental organic chemistry with applied research in materials science and sustainable technology.