Sergey Varfolomeyev

Sergey Dmitrievich Varfolomeev (born 17 August 1945) is a Soviet and Russian chemist and biochemist, a specialist in physical chemistry and chemical enzymology. Doctor of Science in Chemistry, Professor (since 1982), Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences (since 2006). His research includes the molecular foundations of biocatalysts, biochemical kinetics, bioelectrocatalysis, and biosensor technologies. He has taught for many years at the Faculty of Chemistry of Moscow State University (MSU).

Early life Sergey Varfolomeev was born in Kurgan, USSR in 1945. Both of his parents were chemical engineers.

Throughout his career, Varfolomeev has held a number of scientific and administrative positions:

Scientific work Varfolomeev’s scientific contributions are in the fields of biochemical kinetics, enzymatic catalysis, and the physical chemistry of biological processes. His main research directions include: Molecular mechanisms of enzyme action, including hydrogenases, copper-containing oxidases, prostaglandin synthases, and lipoxygenases; studies of regulatory mechanisms, physiologically active compounds, and drug effects on enzyme activity. Bioelectrocatalysis, involving electron transfer in enzymatic and multi-enzyme systems, and the development of applied technologies such as biosensors and enzyme immobilization strategies. Kinetic modeling of biochemical processes, including neuronal synapse kinetics, nanoparticle synthesis, and heterogeneous catalysis involving biomolecules.

Selected publications Varfolomeev has contributed to a significant number of publications, including 12 monographs, 42 patents and over 700 academic articles, covering: Research series on bioelectrocatalysis and enzyme kinetics. Monographs and textbooks on enzymatic catalysis and biotechnology.

Contribution to science Sergey Varfolomeev is regarded as one of Russia’s leading specialists in the physical chemistry of enzymatic processes and biochemical kinetics. His work has significantly advanced the understanding of enzymatic catalysis and contributed to the development of modern biosensor and biocatalytic technologies.