Prof. Evgeny Tretyakov | Molecular Design of Magnets | Best Researcher Award

Deputy director at N. D. Zelinsky Institute of Organic Chemistry, Russia

This individual is a prominent scientist in the fields of organic chemistry and molecular magnetism, with a specific focus on functionally oriented synthesis of organic radicals, high-spin organic systems, and magnetically active heterospin complexes. They are also deeply involved in chemical ecology and the management of persistent organic pollutants (POPs), contributing to international efforts like the Stockholm Convention and the Arctic Contaminants Action Program (ACAP). With a strong academic and professional background, this researcher is widely recognized for their contributions to both theoretical and applied chemistry.

Publication Profile :

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Educational Background 🎓

2009: Professor in Chemistry, Institute of Organic Chemistry, Moscow
2009: Doctor of Science (Habilitation analogue) in Chemistry, Zelinsky Institute of Organic Chemistry, Moscow. Thesis: “Polyfunctional nitroxides for design of molecular magnets”
1997: PhD in Chemistry, Institute of Chemical Kinetics and Combustion, Novosibirsk. Thesis: “Synthesis and conversion of the acetylenic derivatives of phenyl- and pyrazolyl-diazonium salts”
1992: Master’s Degree in Organic Chemistry, Novosibirsk State University. Focus: Study of Richter’s reaction.

Professional Experience 💼

2021-Present: Deputy Director, N.D. Zelinsky Institute of Organic Chemistry, Moscow; Head of Laboratory of Heterocyclic Compounds named after Academician A.E. Chichibabin.
2016-2020: Deputy Director, NIOC, Novosibirsk.
2015-2020: Head of Laboratory of Nucleophilic and Radical Ion Reactions, N. N. Vorozhtsov Novosibirsk Institute of Organic Chemistry.
2015: Visiting Professor, Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research (DAAD research fellowship).
2014: Visiting Professor, Osaka City University (JSPS fellowship).
2008-2015: Leading Researcher, ITC, Novosibirsk; Laboratory of Multispin Coordination Compounds.
2003-2008: Senior Staff Scientist, ITC, Novosibirsk.
2001-2003: Research Assistant, ITC, Novosibirsk.
1996-2001: Research Assistant, Institute of Chemical Kinetics and Combustion, Novosibirsk.

Research Interests 🔬

Organic Chemistry & Molecular Magnetism: Synthesis of organic radicals and polyradicals, design of high-spin organic systems, magnetically active heterospin complexes, and fluorinated heterocycles and quinones.
Chemical Ecology: Investigating persistent organic pollutants and their regulation under the Stockholm Convention and the Arctic Contaminants Action Program (ACAP).
Environmental Chemistry: Focus on the chemistry and impact of POPs and their global remediation strategies.

Awards and Honors:

State Prize for Young Scientists (2000 & 2002)
Award from the International Science and Education Development Foundation (2002)
Award from the Academia Europaea (2002)
Lavrentiev’s Award of SB RAS for the Best Group Project (2004)
Award from the Russian Science Support Foundation for Postdoctoral Research (2004)
Award from the Presidium SB RAS for Achievements in Scientific Research (2007)
Principal Investigator of the Project “Magnetochemistry” (2012)
JSPS Research Fellowship, Visiting Professor at Osaka City University (2014)
Leader of the Project “Spin-labeled Derivatives of 1,3-diaza[3]ferrocenophane – A New Platform for Molecular Design of Magnets” (2015-2017)
Leader of the Project “Graphene Nanostructures Functionalized by Stable Radical Groups” (2018-2020)

Conclusion:

This researcher has made significant contributions to the fields of organic chemistry, molecular magnetism, and chemical ecology. Their work has led to breakthroughs in the design of molecule-based magnets and the synthesis of organofluorine compounds. They have also played a pivotal role in addressing environmental challenges related to persistent organic pollutants through their involvement with international initiatives like the Stockholm Convention and the Arctic Contaminants Action Program. Their dedication to advancing scientific understanding is reflected in numerous awards, publications, and influential roles in scientific and environmental organizations.

Publications 📚

1. Article:
📄 Title: Halogen bonding promotes ferromagnetic exchange in nitronyl nitroxide radicals: A quantitative analysis
📝 Authors: Kudryavtseva, E.N., Tretyakov, E.V., Gomila, R.M., Romanenko, G.V., Kukushkin, V.Y.
📍 Journal: Materials Chemistry and Physics
📅 Year: 2025
🔗 Volume: 332
📰 Article Number: 130252

2. Article:
📄 Title: The Study of Reaction of Hexafluoro-1,4-Napthoquinone With Substituted 5-Aminopyrazoles
📝 Authors: Kudryavtseva, E.N., Lichitsky, B.V., Komogortsev, A.N., Milyutin, C.V., Tretyakov, E.V.
📍 Journal: Journal of Heterocyclic Chemistry
📅 Year: 2024
🔗 Volume: 61(12)
📰 Pages: 1932–1941

3. Article:
📄 Title: Electron diffraction unveils the 2D metal-radical framework of two molecule-based magnets
📝 Authors: Yörük, E., Lecourt, C., Housset, D., Klein, H., Luneau, D.
📍 Journal: Inorganic Chemistry Frontiers
📅 Year: 2024
🔗 Volume: 12(1)
📰 Pages: 328–341

4. Article:
📄 Title: Synthesis of Substituted N’-(3,5,6,7,8-Pentafluoro-1,4-Dioxo-1,4-Dihydronaphthalen-2-yl)Hydrazides by Condensation of Acyl Hydrazines and Perfluoro-1,4-Naphthoquinone
📝 Authors: Kudryavtseva, E.N., Lichitsky, B.V., Tretyakov, E.V.
📍 Journal: ChemistrySelect
📅 Year: 2024
🔗 Volume: 9(43)
📰 Article Number: e202404996

5. Article:
📄 Title: Synthesis, structure and properties of spin-labeled photosensitive chromone derivative
📝 Authors: Agliulin, K.V., Stepanov, A.V., Yarovenko, V.N., Ayt, A.O., Valova, T.M.
📍 Journal: Mendeleev Communications
📅 Year: 2024
🔗 Volume: 34(6)
📰 Pages: 828–830

6. Article:
📄 Title: A Spin-Labeled Derivative of Gossypol
📝 Authors: Stepanov, A.V., Yarovenko, V.N., Nasyrova, D.I., Shchekotikhin, A.E., Tretyakov, E.V.
📍 Journal: Molecules
📅 Year: 2024
🔗 Volume: 29(20)
📰 Article Number: 4966

7. Article:
📄 Title: Synthesis of substituted 5,6,7,8-tetrafluoro-1H-benzo[f]indol-4,9-diones based on the reaction of hexafluoro-1,4-napthoquinone with methyl 3-aminocrotonates
📝 Authors: Kudryavtseva, E.N., Lichitsky, B.V., Komogortsev, A.N., Milyutin, C.V., Tretyakov, E.V.
📍 Journal: Journal of Heterocyclic Chemistry
📅 Year: 2024
🔗 Volume: 61(10)
📰 Pages: 1554–1563

8. Article:
📄 Title: Synthesis, Structure, and Magnetic Properties of the Cu(hfac)2 Complex with a Dichlorophenyl-Substituted Nitronylnitroxyl
📝 Authors: Artiukhova, N.A., Tretyakov, E.V., Smirnova, K.A., Romanenko, G.V., Bogomyakov, A.S.
📍 Journal: Journal of Structural Chemistry
📅 Year: 2024
🔗 Volume: 65(9)
📰 Pages: 1816–1824

9. Review:
📄 Title: Current trends in organic chemistry: contribution of the N. D. Zelinsky Institute of Organic Chemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences
📝 Authors: Egorov, M.P., Ananikov, V.P., Baskir, E.G., Chaliy, V.A., Shirinian, V.Z.
📍 Journal: Russian Chemical Bulletin
📅 Year: 2024
🔗 Volume: 73(9)
📰 Pages: 2423–2532

Evgeny Tretyakov | Molecular Design of Magnets | Best Researcher Award