Teaching
“ The value of an education… is not the learning of many facts but the training of the mind to think…” – Albert Einstein
Teaching: I am teaching either Concepts in Statistical Mechanics (PH7002) or Physics (PH1011) in Semester 1 (alternating) and Calculus for Physics (MH1803) in Semester 2.
Concepts in Statistical Mechanics (PH7002) is a graduate course on the physics of phase transition. It supersedes PAP710. The course covers interacting systems such as Ising model, transfer matrices, series expansion, linked cluster expansion, renormalization groups, etc.
Physics (PH1011) is a course on freshman physics for engineering students. Prerequisite: Physics at A or H2 level, or equivalent. This course teaches the basic concepts and problem solving skills in Mechanics, Thermal Physics and Electricity & Magnetism.
Calculus for Physics (MH1803) is a mathematics course for students majoring in physics. Prerequisite: A or H2 level Mathematics or equivalent. Not available to students who have taken/are taking MH1800 and MH1801. Topics include vectors and multivariable calculus, vector analysis, ordinary differential equations, partial differential equations.
In the past, I have also taught Statistical Mechanics I (PH3201), an introductory course in statistical mechanics, and Statistical Mechanics II (PH4501/PAP710), an intermediate course on the physics of phase transitions.
Teaching Philosophy and Pedagogy. As an educator, I strive to create a positive and engaging learning environment that inspires and motivates my students to reach their full potential. My teaching philosophy emphasizes fostering creative thinking and problem-solving in students, prioritizing understanding and internalizing concepts over rote memorization to develop critical thinking skills applicable beyond the classroom. In this age of internet and social media, I believe that the use of interactive tools to make learning a more active process will become the new norm in teaching.
Teaching awards and recognition: I received the Teaching Excellence Award from the School of Physical & Mathematical Sciences, NTU in 2022 for excellence in teaching and the usage of innovative technologies in my classes.