Dr. Dmytro Sokol

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dmytro Sokol is a PhD student in biochemistry, working in Madeleine Ramstedt’s group at Umeå University. His research focuses on multispecies bacterial biofilm metabolites and their potential application in combating clinical bacterial infections, particularly in relation to catheters and the exploitation of marine bacteria that produce antibiotics. Dmytro utilizes his skills in wet lab techniques and scientific communication to investigate external metabolites from mussels found in the Black Sea, seeking effective solutions against bacterial pathogens. He earned a master’s degree from Odesa Mechnikov National University in Ukraine in 2018 and has experience in both academia and the chemistry industry. Dmytro is enthusiastic about participating in the research environment at Umeå University, fostering connections with fellow researchers, and contributing positively to society through his work.

Research Interests

Experience

Doctoral student

— Present

KBC-huset (KB) • Umeå University, Umeå

PhD research in the field of biochemistry focusing on bacterial biofilms and metabolites.

Courses

Biochemistry 5KE020 Pharmaceutical Chemistry 5KE162 Medicinal Chemistry Pharmacists 5KE164

Requirements for Umeå University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
PTE
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in relevant field At least 90 ECTS in the main subject area
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Letter of Motivation (certain programs)
  • CV (certain programs)
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standard for Master's programs across Social Sciences and Humanities at Umeå. English 6 proficiency is the general rule.