Professional Title
Senior Research Scientist, Organic Chemistry
Oksana's research interests focus on developing green and sustainable technologies to convert forest and agricultural biomass to value-added materials. She has been involved in a number of projects that required knowledge in physical, chemical and biological science to fulfill this task. Currently, Oksana is working on biomass characterization and modification, biodegradable polymers and potential adsorbent for heavy metal removal in groundwater and wastewater.
Education
- M.S. Organic Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, National Technical University of Ukraine (Kiev Polytechnic Institute), Kiev, Ukraine, 1993 - 1995
- B.Sc. Organic Chemistry, National Technical University of Ukraine (Kiev Polytechnic Institute), Kiev, Ukraine, 1989 - 1993
Patents
- Kolomitsyna, Oksana; Young, Matthew; Hagen, Timothy; Fosnacht, Donald; Singsaas, Eric. Fuel compositions based on binders from birch bark. United States Patent 11,091,715, August 17, 2021.
- Kolomitsyna, Oksana; Young, Matthew; Hagen Timothy; Fosnacht, Donald; Singsaas, Eric. Fuel compositions based on binders from cutin-containing materials. United States Patent 11,085,003, August 10, 2021.
- Avilov, Dmytro; Krasutskyy, Dmytro A.; Kolomitsyna, Oksana; Sergeeva, Tatiana; Krasutsky, Pavel A. Triterpene Quaternary Salts as Biologically Active Surfactants. Australian Patent 2003/205244, January 8, 2009.
- Krasutsky, Pavel A.; Avilov, Dmytro; Sergeeva, Tatiana; Krasutskyy, Dmytro A.; Kolomitsyna, Oksana. Triterpene Quaternary Salts as Biologically Active Surfactants. European Patent 1465914, December 17, 2008.
- Krasutsky, Pavel A.; Avilov, Dmytro; Sergeeva, Tatiana; Krasutskyy, Dmytro A.; Kolomitsyna, Oksana. Triterpene Quaternary Salts as Biologically Active Surfactants. United States Patent 7,410,958, August 12, 2008.
- Krasutsky, Pavel A.; Avilov, Dmytro; Sergeeva, Tatiana; Krasutskyy, Dmytro A.; Kolomitsyna, Oksana. Triterpene Quaternary Salts as Biologically Active Surfactants. United States Patent 7,199,114, April 3, 2007.
Patent Applications
- Kolomitsyna; Oksana; Young; Matthew; Hagen; Timothy; Fostnacht; Donald; Singsaas; Eric. Fuel Compositions Based on Binders from Cutin-Containing Materials. United States Patent Application 20190316050 A1, October 17, 2019
- Kolomitsyna; Oksana; Young; Matthew; Hagen; Timothy; Fostnacht; Donald; Singsaas; Eric. Fuel Compositions Based on Binders from Birch Bark. United States Patent Application 20190316052 A1, October 17, 2019
- Krasutsky, Pavel A.; Kolomitsyn, Igor V.; Holy, Jon M.; Perkins, Edward Leon; Packee, Edmond C.; Kolomitsyna, Oksana. Therapeutic Triterpenoids. US Patent Application 20090136566, May 28, 2009.
- Krasutsky, Pavel A.; Kolomitsyna, Oksana. Methods of Manufacturing Bioactive 3-Esters of Betulinic Aldehyde and Betulinic Acid. United States Patent Application 20090023698, January 22, 2009.
- Krasutsky, Pavel A.; Kolomitsyn, Igor V.; Holy, Jon M.; Perkins, Edward Leon; Packee, Edmond C.; Kolomitsyna, Oksana. Therapeutic Triterpenoids. International Patent Application WO/2007/121352 A3R4, August 28, 2008.
- Krasutsky, Pavel A.; Avilov, Dmytro; Sergeeva, Tatiana; Krasutskyy, Dmytre A.; Kolomitsyna, Oksana. Triterpene Quaternary Salts as Biologically Active Surfactants. United States Patent Application 20070259842, November 8, 2007.
- Krasutsky, Pavel A.; Avilov, Dmytro; Sergeeva, Tatiana; Krasutskyy, Dmytre A.; Kolomitsyna, Oksana. Triterpene Quaternary Salts as Biologically Active Surfactants. United States Patent Application 20070259839, November 8, 2007.
- Krasutsky, Pavel A.; Kolomitsyn, Igor V.; Holy, Jon M.; Perkins, Edward Leon; Kolomitsyna, Oksana. Therapeutic Triterpenoids. International Patent Application WO/2007/121352, October 25, 2007.
- Krasutsky, Pavel A.; Avilov, Dmytro; Sergeeva, Tatiana; Krasutskyy, Dmytre A.; Kolomitsyna, Oksana. Triterpene Quaternary Salts as Biologically Active Surfactants. United States Patent Application 20070244081, October 18, 2007.
- Krasutsky, Pavel A.; Kolomitsyna, Oksana. Methods of Manufacturing Bioactive 3-Esters of Betulinic Aldehyde and Betulinic Acid. International Patent Application WO/2006/105356, October 5, 2006.
- Krasutsky, Pavel A.; Kolomitsyna, Oksana; Krasutskyy, Dmytro, A.; Kacharov, Oleksiy, D.; Kolomitsyn, Igor, V. Method for Obtaining Natural Products from Plant Material. International Patent Application WO/2005/047304, May 26, 2005.
- Krasutsky, Pavel A.; Avilov, Dmytro; Sergeeva, Tatiana; Krasutskyy, Dmytro A.; Kolomitsyna, Oksana. Triterpene Quaternary Salts as Biologicaly Active Surfactants. United States Patent Application 20050059642, March 17, 2005.
- Krasutsky, Pavel A.; Avilov, Dmytro; Sergeeva, Tatiana; Krasutskyy, Dmytro A.; Kolomitsyna, Oksana. Triterpene Quaternary Salts as Biologicaly Active Surfactants. International Patent Application WO/2003/062260, July 31, 2003.
Technical Reports
- G. Hudak, L. Estepp, P. Schoff, J. Hanson, B. Hanson, S. Hanson, M. Sadowsky, R. Hicks, D. Jones, T. Löesekann, S. Huang, W. Scherkenbach, T. Ferguson, M. Haynes, G. Chiodi Grensing, T. Eisenbacher, A. Burke, K. Haedtke, and O. Kolomitsyna. (2017). The MnDRIVE Transdisciplinary Project Implementation of Smart Bioremediation Technology to Reduce Sulfate Concentrations in NE Minnesota Watersheds. University of Minnesota Duluth. Retrieved from the University of Minnesota Digital Conservancy, https://hdl.handle.net/11299/190404
Publications
New derivatives of lupane triterpenoids disturb breast cancer mitochondria and induce cell death
New derivatives of lupane triterpenoids disturb breast cancer mitochondria and induce cell deathSerafim, T. L., Carvalho, F. S., Bernardo, T. C., Pereira, G. C., Perkins, E., Holy, J., Krasutsky, D. A., Kolomitsyna, O. N., Krasutsky, P. A. & Oliveira, P. J., Nov 1 2014, In: Bioorganic and Medicinal Chemistry. 22, 21, p. 6270-6287 18 p.
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Dimethylaminopyridine derivatives of lupane triterpenoids cause mitochondrial disruption and induce the permeability transition
Dimethylaminopyridine derivatives of lupane triterpenoids cause mitochondrial disruption and induce the permeability transitionBernardo, T. C., Cunha-Oliveira, T., Serafim, T. L., Holy, J., Krasutsky, D., Kolomitsyna, O., Krasutsky, P., Moreno, A. M. & Oliveira, P. J., Dec 1 2013, In: Bioorganic and Medicinal Chemistry. 21, 23, p. 7239-7249 11 p.
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Triterpene derivatives that inhibit human immunodeficiency virus type 1 replication
Triterpene derivatives that inhibit human immunodeficiency virus type 1 replicationDorr, C. R., Yemets, S. V., Kolomitsyna, O. N., Krasutsky, P. & Mansky, L. M., Jan 1 2011, In: Bioorganic and Medicinal Chemistry Letters. 21, 1, p. 542-545 4 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Dimethylaminopyridine derivatives of lupane triterpenoids are potent disruptors of mitochondrial structure and function
Dimethylaminopyridine derivatives of lupane triterpenoids are potent disruptors of mitochondrial structure and functionHoly, J. M., Kolomitsyna, O. N., Krasutsky, D., Oliveira, P. J., Perkins, E. & Krasutsky, P. A., Aug 15 2010, In: Bioorganic and Medicinal Chemistry. 18, 16, p. 6080-6088 9 p.
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