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Teaching experience as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Graduate Teaching Assistant

CBE 350: Chemical and Bioengineering Reactor Fundamentals

Fall 2023, Fall 2024, Fall 2025

An undergraduate course covering the fundamental principles of chemical and biological reactor design and analysis, including:

  • Reactor Design Principles (Batch, CSTR, PFR)
  • Reaction Kinetics and Rate Laws
  • Mass and Energy Balances in Reactors
  • Catalysis and Enzymatic Reactions
  • Bioreactor Design and Operation
  • Scale-up and Optimization of Reactor Systems

Responsibilities:

  • Held office hours to provide individual support and clarify complex concepts
  • Graded homework assignments, quizzes, and exams
  • Provided detailed feedback to help students improve their understanding

CBE 555: Elements of Synthetic Biology and Metabolic Engineering

Spring 2025

A graduate-level course focusing on the principles and applications of synthetic biology and metabolic engineering, including:

  • Synthetic Biology Design Principles
  • Metabolic Pathway Analysis and Engineering
  • Flux Balance Analysis and Metabolic Modeling
  • Strain Design and Optimization Strategies
  • CRISPR and Genome Editing Techniques
  • Modular Cell Design and Genetic Circuits
  • Applications in Biomanufacturing and Biotechnology

Responsibilities:

  • Graded homework assignments
  • Held TA hours to help students understand the concepts
  • Provided guidance on metabolic modeling software and tools
  • Helped students develop research proposals for course projects

Bohubrihi (EdTech Startup)

2019 - 2021

Course Instructor & Content Developer

Developed and delivered professional technical education courses in Bengali, including:

MS Excel, SQL, and PowerPoint:

  • Data analysis and visualization with Excel
  • SQL for data extraction and analysis
  • Presentation with PowerPoint

Impact:

  • Reached 70,000+ students across Bangladesh
  • Created comprehensive course materials in Bengali language
  • Developed hands-on projects and real-world case studies
  • Mentored students in career development and technical skills