Dr. Tatiana Shelenga | Biochemical Indicators | Best Researcher Award 

Dr. Tatiana Shelenga | Biochemical Indicators | N. I. Vavilov All-Russian Institute of Plant Genetic Resources | Russia

Dr. Tatiana Shelenga, a distinguished scientist at the Federal Research Center N. I. Vavilov All-Russian Institute of Plant Genetic Resources (VIR), Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation, has earned wide recognition for her pioneering research in the fields of plant biochemistry, metabolomics, and sensing-based genetic analysis. She holds a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from a reputed Russian institution, where she specialized in the biochemical and molecular characterization of plant genetic materials. With an extensive professional career as a Leading Researcher in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at VIR, Dr. Tatiana Shelenga has contributed to the advancement of plant science through her expertise in metabolomic profiling, non-destructive spectroscopy, and biochemical marker analysis. Her professional experience is deeply rooted in both laboratory and field-based studies focused on evaluating seed quality, nutritional composition, and genetic diversity using advanced sensing technologies. Dr. Tatiana Shelenga’s research interests include metabolomic profiling of crops, rapid biochemical assessment using NIR spectroscopy, and the integration of molecular data for crop improvement and sustainable agriculture. She possesses strong research skills in chromatographic techniques, gravimetric analysis, spectroscopic assessment, bioinformatics, and data interpretation, which have significantly enhanced her contributions to plant resource management and food science. With more than fifty publications indexed in Scopus, including articles in high-impact journals such as Foods, Vavilov Journal of Genetics and Breeding, and Plant Biotechnology and Breeding, she has established herself as a thought leader in plant biochemical research. Her international research collaborations reflect a commitment to bridging science and sustainability by integrating biochemical sensing with genetic evaluation systems. Dr. Tatiana Shelenga has been honored for her exceptional contributions to scientific research through several institutional distinctions and recognition within the global plant genetics community.