Jevgenij Chmeliov

Dr. Jevgenij Chmeliov serves as an Associate Professor at the Institute of Chemical Physics within Vilnius University's Faculty of Physics. His academic career bridges physics, chemistry, and biology to investigate fundamental mechanisms of light harvesting and energy transfer in photosynthetic systems.

Dr. Chmeliov's research centers on light harvesting and regulation in photosynthesis, excitation energy transfer in molecular systems, and quantum mechanical processes in biological complexes. His work employs advanced spectroscopic techniques and computational modeling to decipher how photosynthetic organisms optimize solar energy capture while implementing protective photoprotection mechanisms. He has made significant contributions to understanding non-photochemical quenching, energy regulation in antenna complexes, and the structural basis of pigment-protein interactions.

Analysis of his publication record reveals a consistent focus on photosynthetic energy transfer mechanisms with growing interdisciplinary connections between quantum biology and materials science. His research spans from fundamental investigations of natural photosynthesis to applications in renewable energy technologies, particularly in perovskite-based optoelectronic devices, demonstrating how biological principles can inform artificial light-harvesting system design.

• 'Teacher of the Year' Award at Vilnius University (2020)
• Young Researcher's Scholarship from Lithuanian Academy of Sciences (2020)
• Award from Lithuanian Academy of Sciences in Young Researchers' Scientific Works Competition (2017)
• Young Researcher's Scholarship from Lithuanian Academy of Sciences (2016)
• Best PhD Thesis Award in Physical Sciences, Lithuanian Academy of Sciences (2016)

As an educator, Dr. Chmeliov teaches advanced courses including Quantum Mechanics I/II, Application of Mathematical Methods in Physics, and Selected Topics in Theoretical Physics. He actively supervises student theses and contributes to science education through his roles as Co-chairman of the Academic Committee for the International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) 2021 and Member of the International Board of the IPhO. His service extends to the Young Academy of the Lithuanian Academy of Science and the Theoretical Physics and Astrophysics Study Programme Committee at Vilnius University.