معرفی
Torgils Waterfall is a Professor at the Department of Chemistry, University of Bergen. His research focuses on natural products, flavonoids, and viral proteins, with a particular emphasis on plant-derived compounds and their biomedical applications. He has contributed to studies on cytotoxic agents from ancient plant species, flavonoid analysis in herbs, and HIV-1 protein interactions. His work bridges plant chemistry, virology, and pharmacology.
Research Interests:
- Natural Products Chemistry: Isolation and characterization of bioactive compounds from plants.
- Phytochemistry: Flavonoid and saponin analysis in medicinal and toxic plants.
- Virology: Structural and functional studies of viral proteins like pUL69 and HIV-1 Gag.
Recent Trends: Recent articles highlight his work on cytotoxic agents from Jurassic relict plants (e.g., Osmunda regalis), larvicidal phenolics, and HIV-1 protein degradation mechanisms. His studies often integrate phytochemical screening with biomedical applications.
Advising and Collaborations: Supervised PhD students like Ole-Johan Juvik and Bendik Auran Rathe. Collaborates with researchers in Norway and internationally on plant and viral biology.
