Michael Marciano

Michael Marciano is Professor of Practice and Director for Forensics Research at Syracuse University's Forensic Science Department. His research integrates DNA analysis with computational methods, focusing on low-quality/quantity samples, mixture interpretation, and single-cell genomics for forensic and national security applications. He directs the Forensic and National Security Sciences Institute laboratory.

Education includes a PhD in Structural Biology, Biochemistry and Biophysics from Syracuse University (2018), MSc in Forensic Molecular Biology from SUNY Albany (2005), and BA in Biology from University of Rochester (2003). His recent publications advance single-cell forensic techniques and collaborative research frameworks.

Honors include the OSAC Distinguished Service Award (2024) and A&S Teaching Excellence Award (2021). He coordinates multiple grants including DIA-funded intelligence education initiatives and NIJ projects on cell separation technologies.