Yaroslav Blume

Yaroslav Blume serves as Director and Head of Department at the Institute of Food Biotechnology and Genomics, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine (NASU) since 2008-2009, and as Professor of the Department of Biochemistry at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv since 2019. His primary academic affiliation spans NASU institutes where he has held leadership roles since 1990, including Acting Director at the Institute of Cell Biology and Genetic Engineering (1992-2008).

• National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine: Full Member (2006), Corresponding Member (1995)
• Academic Leadership: Head of Scientific Coordinating Council of Chemical and Biological Section (2020-), Chairman of Scientific Council at Institute of Food Biotechnology and Genomics (2008-)
• International Representation: Horizon 2020 Programme Committee National Representative (2017-), President of Black Sea Biotechnological Association (2010-)

His research spans plant molecular systems with emphasis on biochemistry, genetics, and biotechnology applications. Key focus areas include plant biomass conversion for biofuels, cytoskeleton dynamics in cell signaling, and structural bioinformatics for genomic analysis. His work bridges fundamental molecular mechanisms with industrial applications in agricultural biotechnology and nanobiotechnology.

Blume's scientific contributions are recognized through Ukraine's highest academic honors including the State Prize for Science and Technology. His editorial leadership includes Editor-in-Chief roles for Cytology and Genetics and The Open Agriculture Journal, reflecting his influence across plant biology and biotechnology disciplines.

• State Prize of Ukraine for Science and Technology (2011)
• M.G. Kholodny Prize (2019)
• V.Y. Yuriev Prize (2002)
• Parliament of Ukraine Certificate of Honor (2023)
• NATO Life Science and Technology Advisory Panel membership (2000-2004)

As an academic leader, Blume chairs NASU's Scientific Coordinating Council and serves on Ukraine's State Committee for State Prizes. His mentorship extends through the Commission for Talented Young Scientists under the Parliament of Ukraine. Major grants include USDA Cochran Fellowship and multiple DFG-funded research stays in Germany. He leads international collaborations through the Black Sea Biotechnological Association and NATO networks.

Blume directs research infrastructure at the Institute of Food Biotechnology and Genomics, coordinating teams across plant biotechnology, molecular genetics, and biofuel technology development. His laboratory networks include the Ukrainian cluster within EPSO and joint projects with John Innes Center and Friedrich Schiller University.