Biography:

Oleskin studied Microbiology at Moscow State University (MSU), Russia and graduated as MS in 1981. He did his postgraduate thesis  project at MSU. Following the defense of his Ph.D thesis, he spent a ,long period of time at research centers in Germany, Greece, and the USA. Back in MSU, he was awarded (in 2003) the country-specific degree of Doctor of Science (Biology) for research in history of microbiology, enabling him to work as Full Professor. From this time on, Oleskin has been working on (1) the impact of neurotransmitters on microbial growth and communication and (2) the role of network structures in the functioning of various biological systems. Recently, he has switched to algal biotechnology as related to food and drug production. His research indicates that neurotransmitters can increase algal growth rate and the production of biotechnologically important substances by algae. He has published more than 120 research articles in SCI(E) journals as well as several monographs and guide-books.