Prof. Dr. Ara Kirakosyan

Department of Chemistry, Northern Michigan University, Marquette, MI, USA

Dr. Kirakosyan is an accomplished scientist with a rich educational and research background. He holds a D.Sc. in Biochemistry and Biotechnology and a Ph.D. in Biophysics from Yerevan State University, Armenia. His postdoctoral research spans several prestigious institutions, including Gifu Pharmaceutical University in Japan, the Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research in Germany, and the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, USA. He has also been a visiting scientist at Heinrich Heine University in Düsseldorf, Germany, and Cornell University in Ithaca, USA.

Currently, Dr. Kirakosyan serves as the Chief Science Officer at Pure Green Pharmaceuticals Inc. He has held various academic positions, including Professor of Biochemistry and Biotechnology at Yerevan State University and Research Faculty at the University of Michigan Medical School. He is presently an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Northern Michigan University and an Adjunct Professor at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.

Dr. Kirakosyan's research focuses on high-value natural products and dietary supplements, particularly those with synergistic or antagonistic effects that are crucial for human health and well-being. Additionally, his studies aim to elucidate the molecular mechanisms of bioactive compounds at target sites, with significant implications for cardiovascular diseases, metabolic syndrome, and type II diabetes.

In addition to his research, Dr. Kirakosyan has been involved in clinical trials examining the effects of phytochemicals on inflammation and oxidative stress.

He is an author and editor for Taylor and Francis, contributing to the bestsellers “Natural Products from Plants, 2nd Edition” and “Handbook of Molecular and Cellular Methods in Biology and Medicine, 3rd Edition.” His extensive publication record reflects his dedication to advancing nutritional biochemistry and dietary supplements.

Updated 29 January 2025