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Teaching Experience

Survey of Physical Chemistry, Spring [2024]
Developed a standalone one-semester introduction to the essential concepts of physical chemistry. The course is structured to provide an introduction to quantum mechanics, detailing the behavior of atoms and molecules at the subatomic level. It also delves into thermodynamics, elucidating the laws that govern energy exchange and the fundamental reasons behind chemical reactions. Students utilize Mathematica and SystemModeler to engage with complicated mathematical concepts.

Introduction to Molecular Modeling, Fall [2022, 2023]
Developed an introductory chemical modeling course focused on molecular visualization, property calculations via software, and Wolfram language programming. Integrated machine learning, including cheminformatics and neural networks, for real-world chemical and biological problem-solving. Conducted a hands-on Course-based Undergraduate Research (CURE) module to enhance research skills and collaborative learning. Led a collective inquiry into the efficacy of computers in identifying molecular features, bolstering students’ scientific acumen and confidence.

Computational Chemistry, Spring [2013, 2016, 2020, 2022]
A hands-on introduction to principles and applications of computational chemistry and cheminformatics for STEM majors. The course trains students to perform molecular dynamics simulations using GROMACS and ab-initio calculations with Gaussian. Students perform short projects to demonstrate their proficiency and to apply research tools to problems of interest. The course also provides with a working introduction to machine learning and its scientific applications.

Scientific Computing, Spring [2015 - 2018], Fall [2019, 2020]
A course designed for first-year students to engage them with computational thinking and its applications to their chosen field of study. Students learn Wolfram language programming and get acquainted with data science principles, analysis of large data-sets, and visualization tools commonly used in scientific research. Students perform short projects to apply their learning to issues like climate change, analysis of hurricane data, genome sequence analysis, etc.

Computing, Guns, and Ethics: Gun Violence in USA , Spring [2019, 2020]
Developed and co-taught with a colleague in Philosophy at Wagner College. The course trains students in principles of scientific computing and data analysis. The students learn to access large databases and analyze them with database programming. The course provides them with a historical backdrop of philosophical models of society, the foundations of ethics, and the political grounding of the Second Amendment. Students work with both instructors to analyze gun violence issues in the US and other countries and provide reasoned responses backed with data. (co-taught with S. Donovan)

Physical Chemistry I, Fall [2011, 2014 - 2021]
Atoms-first approach introducing Quantum Mechanics in the first semester. Integrated Mathematica into every-day course lectures, homework assignments, and take-home exams. The course also engages students with concepts of Statistical Mechanics to provide a natural bridge to the second semester.

Physical Chemistry II, Spring [2012, 2015 - 2022]
Thermodynamics and Kinetics starting from a statistical thermodynamics background. Continued integration of Mathematica into the coursework allows students to focus on concepts and develop the physical insights underlying the mathematical description.

Physical Chemistry Laboratory, Spring [2012, 2015 - 2020], Fall [2014 - 2020]
The laboratory experience is designed to engage students with computational chemistry tools that bring Physical Chemistry principles to life. Students perform POGIL experiments, write programs to simulate approach to equilibrium in simple systems, and use state-of-the art tools to perform computational experiments.

General Chemistry I, Fall [2011 - 2020, 2022]
The first-semester General Chemistry course to introduce students to the discipline. I have taught the course in multiple variants in large sections of more than 100 students and smaller sections with less than 30 students. I have successfully implemented clickers, guided-inquiry activities, simulations, and visualization exercises to engage students and provide an active learning experience.

General Chemistry II, Spring [2012 - 2016, 2019]
The second semester in General Chemistry sequence to introduce students to equilibrium, chemical kinetics, and thermodynamics. I have successfully implemented clickers, guided-inquiry activities, simulations, and visualization exercises to engage students and provide an active learning experience.

Honors General Chemistry II, Spring [2017, 2018]
Honors course for advanced second semester General Chemistry students. 33% of the lectures were replaced by dedicated time to perform computational activities to supplement student learning and discovery of course concepts.

First Year Program at Wagner College, Fall [2014 - 2021]
Developed the Learning Community, "The Love-Hate relationship between humans, microbes, and chemicals", with a colleague from Microbiology. This was a writing intensive learning experience for first-year students. The students were mentored on writing techniques and guided to reflect on the connections between Chemistry, Microbiology, and Society. (co-taught with C. Corbo)

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