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 examination into the students' difficulties when learning key concepts in quantum measurement, specifically as it pertains to two-state systems.
5. Hu, P., Li, Y., Mong, R. S. K., & Singh, C. (2024). Student understanding of the Bloch sphere. European Journal of Physics, 45(2), 025705. https://doi.org/10.1088/1361-6404/ad2393
An investigation into students' difficulties and prior conceptions when it comes to quantum information science; specifically, the usage of the Bloch sphere as a powerful visualization tool for single qubits, and the ways students can misinterpret or misread some intended features of the representation.
6. Hu, P., Li, Y., & Singh, C. (2024). Investigating and improving student understanding of the basics of quantum computing. Physical Review Physics Education Research, 20(2), 020108. https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevPhysEducRes.20.020108
An investigation into student difficulties with quantum information science, namely the broad knowledge from hearsay, popular culture, and rather poorly explicated explanations that they bring in with their prior experience, and how this can lead to some conceptions and connections that aren't quite right or useful for understanding quantum computing-related concepts.
I have given conference and poster presentations at various conferences like the AAPT, NARST, and AERA annual meetings. Here is a folder of my slides and posters from previous years. For a comprehensive list, see my CV.
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.