Dr. Emmanuel Theodorakis

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Biography

Emmanuel Theodorakis is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of California, San Diego. He received his Ph.D. from Paris XI University in 1993, and holds both an M.S. and B.S. from the same institution and the University of Athens, respectively. His research interests are primarily in synthetic, medicinal, and bioorganic chemistry, with a keen focus on natural products and methods strategies in biochemical research. Theodorakis leads a research program that integrates organic chemistry with interdisciplinary fields, including bioengineering, biochemistry, and pharmacology. His work has significant implications for drug development and biological applications, particularly with the synthesis of innovative chemical structures that can influence cellular functions. Theodorakis has lectured at numerous prestigious institutions and has been an editorial board member for various scientific journals. His ongoing research includes the development of fluorescent biosensors and natural products-driven synthesis, aimed at enhancing knowledge on chemical reactivity and its biological significance.

Research Interests

Awards

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Teddy G. Traylor Scholar Award

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Member HQAA, External Evaluation Committee

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Plenary Speaker

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Plenary Speaker

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Editorial Board Member

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Guest Editor

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Ad Hoc Member

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Distinguished Lecture Series Speaker

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Biotechnology Research Council Representative

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Hellman Faculty Fellowship Award

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Postdoctoral Research Associate

Requirements for University of California, San Diego

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:85
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in physical, biological, or earth sciences, mathematics, or engineering. Differential and integral calculus. One year of calculus-based physics with laboratory. One year of chemistry with laboratory.
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose (max 2 pages)
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application fee ($135 domestic / $155 international)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Curricular groups include Climate-Ocean-Atmosphere (COAP), Geosciences (GEO), and Ocean Biosciences (OBP).