My goal as an educator is to foster the development of critical thinking, quantitative methods, logical problem solving, and professional communication skills in an inclusive and interactive student-centered learning environment to prepare students for lifelong learning and professional success. I strive to bridge the gap between technical theory and practical applications through project-based learning and interactive lab activities.
I strive for a thoughtful, supportive, yet demanding, teaching style that promotes students’ independence, confidence, and technical expertise.
ENGR 006 – Mechanics
Core course offered annually in the spring: fundamental concepts of statics and mechanics of materials including equilibrium and stress-strain relations, with basic computer programming in MATLAB
ENGR 0059 – Mechanics of Solids
Core course offered annually in the fall: concepts of stress, strain, and deformation due to axial, torsional, and bending loads
ENGR 060 – Structural Analysis
Elective course offered alternating years in the fall: fundamental principles of structural mechanics including statically determinate and indeterminate analysis of beams, frames, and trusses
ENGR 061 – Geotechnical Engineering: Theory and Design
Elective course offered alternating years in the fall: soil mechanics including stress, compaction, soil hydraulics, consolidation, slope stability, and bearing capacity
ENGR 062 – Structural Design
Elective course offered alternating years in the spring: design of steel and concrete structural members
ENGR 090 – Senior Design
Core course offered annually: capstone senior design project for all
engineering majors. Students investigate a design problem of their choice under the guidance of a faculty instructor
ENGR 093 – Directed Reading
Offered by student request: typically, students engage in a long-term
research project advised by the faculty instructor. Emphasis is placed on
developing technical research skills, including conducting experimental
programs, performing statistical analysis, reading academic journal articles,
and writing academic papers.