Roza Kalabekova

Education

• Ph.D. in Biophysical Chemistry, University of Delaware (2019–2025)

• B.S. in Biochemistry, Montclair State University (2015–2019)

Teaching

Preceptor, BISC217(8)/CHEM133(4) - Integrated Chemistry/Biology Labs (2024–present)
 

Background

Roza Kalabekova, Ph.D., is a scientist, educator, and strategist with a passion for translating complex research into real-world impact. She earned her Ph.D. in Biophysical Chemistry from the University of Delaware, where her work focused on quantum mechanics and advanced NMR spectroscopy to solve problems at the intersection of physics, chemistry, and biotechnology.

Roza’s career blends scientific rigor with a strong emphasis on innovation, commercialization, and education. She has led international research projects, developed experimental and computational methods in biophysics, and worked in business development at the University of Delaware’s Office of Economic Innovation and Partnerships.

Outside the lab, Roza is deeply committed to advocacy and service. She served as a Court-Appointed Special Advocate for children in the legal system and volunteers with After the Races, helping rehabilitate retired racehorses. Fluent in multiple languages, Roza brings cultural fluency, scientific insight, and a mission-driven mindset to the education of the next generation of scientists.

Publications

Kalabekova, R., Quinn, C. M., Movellan, K. T., Gronenborn, A. M., Akke, M., & Polenova, T. (2024). 19F fast magic-angle spinning NMR spectroscopy on microcrystalline complexes of fluorinated ligands and the carbohydrate recognition domain of galectin-3. Biochemistry, 63(17), 2207-2216.