Igor V. Alabugin

After growing up in Siberia, Igor V. Alabugin received his Ph.D. from the Moscow State University where he was introduced to the concept of stereoelectronic effects. Postdoctoral study at the University of Wisconsin-Madison equipped him with theoretical and computational tools needed for quantitative understanding of stereoelectronic interactions in organic molecules. Professor Alabugin joined the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry of the Florida State University in 2000, where he is currently Distinguished Research Professor of Chemistry. He is the first recipient of all three FSU Undergraduate Awards: Teaching, Advising, and Research Mentor. His research accomplishments were recognized by the Markovnikov Medal, American Chemical Society (ACS) Cope Scholar Award, George Gamow Medal, ACS Florida Award, ACS Southern Chemist Award. He is an AAAS Fellow and Fulbright Fellow.

His research combines theoretical and experimental organic chemistry to solve problems in materials science and biochemistry. Professor Alabugin presented >200 lectures at different symposia, universities and industries. He is also an author of 12 patents, >200 research publications and 2 books on topics ranging from organic reaction design and DNA photocleavage to fundamental stereoelectronic effects in control of structure and reactivity.