Peer-Reviewed Publications and Presentations

 I have created and validated a number of research-based materials, and published peer-reviewed studies on their effectiveness in the European Journal of Physics. (This page will be updated as more come out.)

1. Hu, P., Li, Y., & Singh, C. (2022). Challenges in addressing student difficulties with time-development of two-state quantum systems using a multiple-choice question sequence in virtual and in-person classes. European Journal of Physics, 43(2), 025704. https://doi.org/10.1088/1361-6404/ac49f4

Time development of quantum systems is one of the foundational topics in quantum mechanics, and it can be a challenging one rife with common difficulties. My work addresses those difficulties and allows students to achieve a better understanding than had they only received lecture-based instruction.

2. Hu, P., Li, Y., & Singh, C. (2023). Challenges in addressing student difficulties with measurement uncertainty in two-state quantum systems using a multiple-choice question sequence in online and in-person classes. European Journal of Physics, 44(1), 015702. https://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1361-6404/ac9ba3 

An examination into key concepts regarding quantum measurement uncertainty and the uncertainty principle as they relate to spin-1/2 systems.

3. Hu, P., Li, Y., & Singh, C. (2023). Challenges in addressing student difficulties with basics and change of basis for two-state quantum systems using a multiple-choice question sequence in online and in-person classes. European Journal of Physics, 44(6), 065703. https://doi.org/10.1088/1361-6404/acf5b3 

An examination into student understanding and difficulties when learning the basics of two-state quantum systems, including change of basis.

4. Hu, P., Li, Y., & Singh, C. (2023). Challenges in addressing student difficulties with quantum measurement of two-state quantum systems using a multiple-choice question sequence in online and in-person classes. Physical Review Physics Education Research, 19(2), 020130. https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevPhysEducRes.19.020130 

An investigation into the students' difficulties when learning key concepts in quantum measurement, specifically as it pertains to two-state systems.

Science teaching

 In my second year of undergrad, I took an Honors Foundations of Biology course. In my third year of undergrad, I became an undergraduate teaching assistant (UTA) for that course, and I wrote, recorded, animated, edited, and composed for a series of videos discussing some of the most difficult topics in the curriculum, in what is hopefully a whimsical, engaging and informative way. My eternal gratitude goes to Dr. Zuzana Swigonova for her kindness, enthusiasm, and tireless mentorship.

 I also wrote companion materials for these videos that are ready to use for a biology course. You can find them below.