My Teaching Philosophy
My teaching philosophy focuses on student learning and preparation for future careers in competitive global workforce environment. Classroom teaching and experiential learning through participation in research are two inseparable components of higher education. Both in class and in research lab, I encourage understanding of fundamentals, rigor, and out-of-the-box critical thinking. As educator, I am concerned about students’ progress and academic success. I facilitate learning opportunities by exposing students to scientific concepts with critical questions, everyday challenges, and real-world situations.
Courses Taught
Academic courses I taught include lectures and lab instructions in general and physical chemistry, as well as computational chemistry. Enrollment numbers have varied from 20 to 30 students in sophomore and junior level physical chemistry courses to about 450 in general chemistry
lectures for majors and non-majors. Typical enrollment in graduate-level courses has been between 5 and 15 students.
Undergraduate Courses, Missouri S&T
- General Chemistry I
- General Chemistry II
- Chemical Kinetics
- Quantum Chemistry and Spectroscopy
Graduate Courses, Missouri S&T
- Computational Modeling in Chemistry
Office Hours
As specified in course syllabus.
Professional Development
I am dedicated to continuous professional growth and regularly attend workshops and seminars on teaching innovations and pedagogy. I am certified ACUE (the Association of Colleges and University Educators) and ACE (the American Council on Education) college instructor.