Hello! I’m Dr. Yi Cao, an Teaching Assistant Professor at the William States Lee College of Engineering at UNC Charlotte. I hold a Ph.D. in Engineering Education from Virginia Tech, a Master's degree in Higher Education from Wuhan University, and a Bachelor's degree in Standardization Engineering from China Jiliang University.

My passion lies in multidisciplinary engineering education and global teamwork. With over two years of experience as a teaching assistant in foundational engineering courses, I strive to help students become self-directed learners, critical thinkers, and confident problem solvers.

Outside the Classroom

When I’m not teaching or reading papers, you’ll likely find me dancing, swimming, playing badminton, or enjoying a good workout. I am an energetic and outgoing person!

Dance YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@chaoxicdancecrew7864