Hasan Tekedar is an Assistant Research Professor in the Department of Comparative Biomedical Sciences at Mississippi State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. His research integrates comparative genomics, adaptive laboratory evolution (ALE), and computational biology to elucidate the drivers of bacterial virulence, type IV pili (T4P)–mediated host–pathogen interactions, and antimicrobial resistance, while advancing genomics-informed vaccine development for aquaculture pathogens-strengthening fish health, biosecurity, and sustainable food systems.
Dr. Tekedar earned his Ph.D. from Mississippi State University in Veterinary Medical Science with concentrations in infectious diseases and computational biology. Before joining the faculty in 2022, he completed postdoctoral training supported by competitive fellowships, including the USDA-NIFA postdoctoral fellowship and a research fellowship through the National Bio- and Agro-Defense Facility Workforce Development Program.
At MSU, Dr. Tekedar serves as principal or co-principal investigator on multiple externally funded research projects and collaborates with national and international partners. He is deeply committed to mentorship, guiding undergraduate and graduate researchers, and serving on graduate committees. His mentoring excellence has been recognized with the 2025 Outstanding Graduate Student Advisor of the Year Award from the Graduate Student Association and the 2024 Outstanding Graduate Student Mentor Award from the MSU Alumni Association.