Markov named 2011 Hawkins Award Winner at APSU
April 30, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Dr. Sergei Markov, associate professor of biology, was named the recipient of Austin Peay State University’s prestigious Richard M. Hawkins Award during a ceremony on April 26th. The award is presented every spring in recognition of exceptional scholarly and creative work produced by a faculty member.
Markov has earned an international reputation in recent years for his groundbreaking biofuel research. Aside from being published in more than 70 research publications, he has been profiled by media outlets across the globe, and just last month, the industry trade publication Biodiesel Magazine wrote a feature on the work he is doing at Austin Peay. [Read more]
APSU Professor and Students Author Paper on Groundbreaking Biofuel Research
February 14, 2011
Clarksville, TN – As the demand for biodiesel fuel increases across the globe – it is predicted to reach 12 billion liters this year – a previously unforeseen complication has arisen in the production process.
Glycerol, a colorless, odorless liquid, is generated as a byproduct of biodiesel production, and the sheer quantity that is created affects the economic viability of this industry. What should producers do with those billions of unneeded liters of glycerol? [Read more]
Faculty, staff at APSU recognized for their work
February 3, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Three employees at Austin Peay State University recently were recognized through their scholarly and professional activities.
Dr. Culley Carson-Grefe, professor of languages and literature, delivered a paper, titled “Teaching Business French: A Communicative Approach,” on January 11th at the Hawaii International Conference on Arts and Humanities. [Read more]
