Department of Biology
Dr. Martin Osei
Professor of Biology; Chair of the Department of Biology
Faculty profile
About Dr. Martin Osei
Martin Osei teaches Introduction to Biology and Cell and Molecular Biology while chairing the department. His laboratory investigates cellular signaling cascades and membrane protein regulation. He supervises senior thesis experiments and emphasizes hands-on laboratory investigation.
Dr. Martin Osei is a member of the Department of Biology in the College of Arts & Sciences.
Areas of expertise
- Cellular signaling
- Molecular biology
- Membrane transport
- Undergraduate biology education
Contact
- Office
- Meridian Science Center 218
- Building
- Meridian Science Center
Fall 2026 office hours
- Tuesday, 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
In person, Meridian Science Center 218 - Thursday, 3:00–4:00 p.m.
Virtual (Zoom link posted in Canvas)
Also available by appointment. Office hours follow Faculty Handbook §5.3.
2026–27
Teaching
| Course | Title | Credits | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIO 101 | Introduction to Biology | 4 | Instructor, Fall 2026 |
| BIO 220 | Cell and Molecular Biology | 3 | Instructor, Spring 2027 |
| BIO 490 | Senior Biology Capstone & Research | 3 | Instructor, Spring 2027 |
| HON 202 | Honors Seminar: Science, Evidence, and Society | 3 | Instructor, Spring 2027 |
Department chairs make teaching assignments each year (Faculty Handbook §5.1). Multi-section courses have many instructors; the coordinator works with them on shared requirements, and your own section's instructor is listed in AlkimiHub.
Meeting with faculty
At least 3 hours per week during the semester, across at least 2 days, with at least 1 hour available virtually. Times are on each course syllabus in Canvas.