After becoming a part of Westlake University in 2022, my academic journey has been enriched by the experience of teaching two graduate-level courses. The first course, ESE5008 Environmental Fluid Mechanics, delved into the principles and applications of fluid dynamics in environmental contexts. This course was taught with Prof. Sergio Torres, whose expertise in the field added immense value to the learning experience.
The second course I TA'ed was ESE5010 Data Analysis for Environmental Engineering and Science. This course, taught with Prof. Yuzhou Zhang, focused on the critical role of data analysis in addressing environmental challenges. It supports our deeper understanding of the complex natural environment and facilitates the development of new engineering strategies to mitigate crises such as climate change.
I have TA'ed and lectured several courses at MIT (both undergraduate and graduate level), including: 2.016 (U), 1.015/2.017 (U), 6. A01 (U), 2.22 (G), 2.154 (G).
But the most exciting classes I helped to establish and have taught are Fishbot (as part of 6.A01) and Design Electro-mechanic Robotic System (1.015/2.017), two classes emphasizing both theory and hands-on.
These two classes were taught with Dr. Thomas Consi at Ocean Engineering Education Innovation Lab at MIT Sea Grant.
After volunteering over 3 years at MIT Edgerton Center for STEM education outreach. At 2017, together with Dr. Gurvan Jodin and Dr. Ang Li, we proposed a new STEM studying and teaching concept of "STEM 3.0". It is featured with a learning style of project-and-task-based and knowledge-using role play. (The accepted abstract for IEEE EDUCON 2020 can be downloaded here.)
From 2017, "STEM 3.0" has been experimentally implemented in Shanghai with 2 newly established STEM education center and in different middle/high schools, as well as in the department of Ocean Engineering at SJTU.