Alexander Melkozernov

Alexander Melkozernov is an Assistant Teaching Professor at Arizona State University (ASU), affiliated with the School of Applied Sciences and Arts. His research focuses on molecular mechanisms of natural photosynthesis and bioenergy, with a background in interdisciplinary studies at the intersection of Biology, Biochemistry, and Biophysics.

Education: Ph.D. in Biophysics from the Russian Academy of Sciences Institute of Biophysics (1990).

Research Interests

• Molecular mechanisms of photosynthetic energy conversion
• Bioenergy applications
• Structural and functional analysis of photosynthetic complexes

Teaching

Melkozernov has over 10 years of experience teaching Chemistry and Biology disciplines, including courses like Molecular and Cellular Biology, Principles of Biochemistry, and General Chemistry. Recent courses include ABS 311, BCH 361, CHM 237/238, and CHM 113/116.

Grants & Research Activity

• NSF-MPS grant (2004–2011): Studied supercomplexes of Photosystem I in green algae and cyanobacteria.
• USDA grants (2001–2007): Investigated energy coupling and excitation dynamics in photosynthetic systems.

Labs & Teams

Previously served as Scientific Program Manager for the Center for Bio-Inspired Solar Fuel Production at ASU's Department of Chemistry (2010–2014).