Teaching
Seven years of teaching experience across the UK and China. Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA) since 2024.
MSc Modules: Environmental Engineering, Smart Energy Networks, Planning and Contract Law
Oct 2024 – 2026Teaching Assistant — Durham University
Led MSc self-study teaching sessions across three modules (ENGI 46715, ENGI 48115, ENGI 47815): group discussions, worked problems, and individual coursework support. Guided students through energy system modelling (power flow, demand-side optimisation, renewable integration) and MATLAB-based computational exercises; provided regular feedback to module leaders.
Student Supervision
2023 – 2026Durham University
Co-supervised a PhD student on grid-forming/grid-following converter control with AI-based strategies, and three BEng/MSc project students on carbon-aware grid optimisation and wildfire impact on power systems.
Electrical Power Systems, Energy Economics, Electricity Market, Linear Algebra
Sep 2018 – Jul 2023Teaching Assistant — The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen
Independently designed and delivered tutorial materials for four English-medium modules (30–50 students each), including three newly launched courses with no prior materials. Designed MATLAB/Python programming assignments, delivered guest lectures on power flow analysis, and managed courses via Blackboard. Student evaluation rose from 5.31 to 5.72/6.0 over five years, exceeding the school average.
Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA)
2024Advance HE
AFHEA recognition for higher-education teaching practice, supported by Durham pedagogical training including inclusive curriculum design.