Andrej Shemet
About Andrej Shemet
Andrej Shemet is a scientist at Bristol Myers Squibb in New Brunswick, New Jersey, with a background in organic chemistry and extensive research experience in both academia and industry.
Current Position at Bristol Myers Squibb
Andrej Shemet currently works as a Scientist at Bristol Myers Squibb in New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States. His role involves contributing to scientific research within the pharmaceutical industry, focusing on the intersection of chemistry and biology to develop potential new approaches to cancer treatment and tools to study basic cellular functions.
Past Experience at Georg Thieme Verlag KG
From 2018 to 2021, Andrej Shemet authored articles for the Journal SYNFACTS, published by Georg Thieme Verlag KG. During his three-year tenure, he contributed to the dissemination of scientific knowledge within the field of organic chemistry.
Postdoctoral Research at New York University
Andrej Shemet conducted postdoctoral research at New York University from 2018 to 2021. He worked under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Dirk Trauner as a Swiss National Science Foundation fellow, focusing on the total synthesis of highly complex polyketide natural products and the development of photoresponsive Eg5 kinesin inhibitors.
Education and Research at ETH Zurich
Andrej Shemet earned his PhD in Organic Chemistry from ETH Zurich, where he studied from 2013 to 2018. He was involved in route planning, optimization, and execution of chemical reactions on various scales and served on the Behringer Simon Lecture Committee. He also mentored undergraduate research projects and contributed to several high-impact projects published in scientific journals.
Academic Background at Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main
Andrej Shemet completed his Bachelor of Science (BS) and Master of Science (MS) degrees in Chemistry at Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main. He studied from 2007 to 2011 for his BS and from 2011 to 2013 for his MS. His education provided a strong foundation in the chemical sciences, which he further developed through research and publication.