Sergey Sarkisov, PhD
 Professor, Mathematics
 

Professional info

I have looked forward to a scientific career since I was five.  I recall enjoying adding numbers in my head and being interested in anything my grandmother (math teacher/programmer), grandfather (inventor/architect), and father (physicist) had to offer.  Throughout early schooling, I excelled in math classes.  It was in middle school that I began to compete in math contests on a national level, and eventually began to win awards on state and national levels.  

Soon after entering high school, my father inspired me to perform research in the area of Physics, with a concentration on laser optics. With the help of my advisor, Dr. Michael Curley, and fellow colleagues, I published 6 papers and 1 US patent within the following 6 years. Since 2007, I have additionally been working as a part-time research assistant for Sarkitech Sensors, also known as SSS Optical Technologies. 

During high school, I began offering weekly private tutorial services and continue to do so. Upon college graduation, I began to work under educational engineer Mathew Crawford with MIST Academy I taught olympiad level mathematics to some of the brightest, top high school students in the state (including, but not limited to, the following subjects: number theory, complex analysis, problem solving, and advanced trigonometry). In 2010 and 2011, I was privileged to coach the Alabama National Mathematics Team. These numerous endeavors lead me to realize my greatest passion and calling—Teaching.

While continuing to grow in my pursuits, I am utilizing my various talents and strengths to further contribute to the grand world of academia with mathematical research and a main focus in teaching.