Sergei Markov

Sergei Markov is a Professor in the Department of Biology at Austin Peay State University, actively teaching SEA-PHAGES program courses since 2019. He has instructed over 30 course sections spanning undergraduate levels from freshmen to seniors, with class sizes ranging from 1 to 24 students across both discovery-based (in situ) and computational (in silico) laboratory formats.

His research focuses on bacteriophage genomics and evolutionary science using bacterial hosts including Microbacterium foliorum, Arthrobacter globiformis, and Mycobacterium smegmatis. His work integrates hands-on microbiology techniques with bioinformatics analysis to advance understanding of viral diversity and host-pathogen interactions through structured student research experiences.

Professor Markov has supervised hundreds of students in phage discovery and genomic annotation projects, with course data showing consistent engagement across academic levels. His participation in the HHMI Science Education Alliance indicates involvement in large-scale collaborative research initiatives, though specific grant details aren't documented in the provided materials. Course records show uninterrupted teaching activity through Fall 2025, confirming current active status.