Teaching/Outreach

Teaching philosophy

My teaching philosophy is rooted in the belief that education is a transformative process that empowers students to become critical thinkers, engaged citizens, and lifelong learners. I emphasize active learning, encouraging students to challenge traditional paradigms, apply practical skills, and cultivate intellectual curiosity. Through hands-on, project-based approaches in courses like EW200 (Introduction to Programming and Design), EW202 (Principles of Mechatronics), and EW453 (Introduction to Computer Vision), I integrate emerging technologies and real-world applications, such as AI-powered cameras and advanced 3D reconstruction vision sensors, to connect theoretical concepts with practical outcomes. Recognizing the challenges of active learning, I provide structured guidance and incremental opportunities to support diverse student readiness and ensure technical proficiency. Mentorship plays a central role in my teaching, as I guide students through interdisciplinary research projects, fostering skills in experimental design, data analysis, and scientific communication. Beyond the classroom, I am committed to expanding access to STEM education through outreach initiatives that inspire and diversify future engineers, creating an inclusive and dynamic learning environment that addresses both student development and societal needs.

Teaching activities

USNA, Weapons, Robotics, and Control Engineering Department

• Course Coordinator for Introduction to Computer Vision (EW453):

  • Fall 2025: Taught sections S3321 and S5541 (2-2-3), sole instructor.

  • Spring 2024: Taught sections S3321 and S5541 (2-2-3), sole instructor.

  • Fall 2024: Taught section S3321 (2-2-3), sole instructor.

  • Spring 2023: Coordinated 3 sections, taught section S4341 (2-2-3), 2 instructors.

  • Fall 2023: Taught sections S3321 and S5541 (2-2-3).

• Lecturer for Introduction to Programming and Design (EW200):

  • Fall 2024: Taught section S5541 (3-2-4).

  • Fall 2023: Taught sections S3321 and S5541 (3-2-4).

  • Fall 2022: Taught section S4341 (3-2-4).

  • Fall 2021: Taught sections S3321 and S4341 (2-2-3).

• Lecturer for Principles of Mechatronics (EW202):

  • Spring 2023: Taught section S6541 (2-2-3).

  • Spring 2022: Taught sections S3321 and S4341 (2-2-3).

  • Spring 2021: Taught sections S3321 and S4341 (2-2-3).

• Co-Lecturer for Autonomous Marine Systems (EW282E):

  • Spring 2021: Taught section S5621 (2-0-1).

Note: (R-L-C) in course listings stands for Recitation Hours, Lab Hours, and Credit Hours.

• Advisor for Midshipmen Independent Research (EW494, EW495):

  • Fall 2025, Spring 2024, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022: Supervised various independent research projects.

• Advisor for Engineering Design Methods (EW401, EW404):

  • Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Fall 2023, Spring 2022, Fall 2022, Fall 2021: Managed capstone and engineering design projects.

CU Boulder, Department of Mechanical Engineering

• Fall 2019, MCEN 6848, independent study: Lecturer for Algorithms of Collective Motion

• Fall 2018, ASEN 5014, Guest lecturer for Linear Control Systems on the topics of Linear Quadratic Regulator and Kalman Filter

• Fall 2018, MCEN 6228, independent study: Lecturer for Network Reconstruction in Complex Systems

Department of Financial Engineering, New York University Tandon School of Engineering Fall 2010 to Fall 2011

• August 2012 to May 2015, Applying Mechatronics to Promote Science (AMPS) and MITSUI USA, Biomimetic and Bioinspiration 

• Spring and Fall 2011, Teaching Assistant for Quantitative Methods in Finance: assisted Instructor by performing teaching-related duties such as grading homework, proctoring exams, and providing recitations (review of lectures, tutoring, problem solving)

• Fall 2011, Mentor for the Bloomberg System Certification