Igor L. Markov

Igor Leonidovich Markov
Ігор Леонідович Марков
Born (1973-03-31) 31 March 1973
Alma mater
Scientific career
FieldsComputer science, Electrical engineering, Optimization, Electronic design automation, Artificial intelligence, Quantum computing
InstitutionsUniversity of Michigan, Stanford University, Meta Platforms, Google
Thesis Top-Down Timing-Driven Placement with Direct Minimization of Maximal Signal Delay  (2001)
Doctoral advisorAndrew B. Kahng
Doctoral studentsSmita Krishnaswamy
Other notable studentsVivek Shende

Igor Leonidovich Markov (born 31 March 1973) is a Ukrainian-American computer scientist and engineer. A former professor of electrical engineering and computer science at the University of Michigan, Markov is known for contributions in quantum computation, algorithms for integrated circuit optimization, electronic design automation, artificial intelligence platforms, and AI for chip design. He authored a widely cited 2014 review in Nature on limits to computation. Markov is a Fellow of IEEE, a Distinguished Scientist with the Association for Computing Machinery, and a Distinguished Architect at Synopsys. Markov currently serves on the board of Nova Ukraine, a U.S.-based nonprofit that has delivered large-scale humanitarian aid to Ukraine, where he has participated in oversight and fundraising activities.