Courses taught:

CHM ENG 182 – Nanoscience and Engineering Biotechnology

This nanoscale science and biomolecular engineering course will cover emerging topics in applied biotechnology. Topics include bioanalytical chemistry, recombinant protein generation and purification, cell culture, immunology, nanomaterials in biology, biotoxicity, and biomolecular sensors. The scope of the course will also probe the interface of biology with nanomaterials, and standard microscopic and spectroscopic techniques to image both biological structures and nanoscale materials.

CBE 182 Syllabus – Fall 2018

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CHM ENG 141 – Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics

Thermodynamic behavior of pure substances and mixtures. Properties of solutions, phase equilibria. Thermodynamic cycles. Chemical equilibria for homogeneous and heterogeneous systems. Thermodynamic analysis of chemically-reacting systems.

CBE 141 Syllabus – Spring 2017

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CHM ENG 154 – Unit Operations

Experiments in physical measurements, fluid mechanics, heat and mass transfer, kinetics, and separation processes. Emphasis on investigation of basic relationships important in engineering. Experimental design, analysis of results, and preparation of engineering reports are stressed.

CBE 154 Syllabus – Fall 2016

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NEUROSC 290A – Neuroscience Research Methods and Professional Development

This graduate course is offered to first-year doctoral students in the UC Berkeley neuroscience graduate program. Topics covered include neuroscience research methods including classical experimental tools, data analysis, and data interpretation.

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MCB 293C – Molecular and Cell Biology Responsible Conduct of Research

This course will cover topics in responsible conduct in research drawing from case studies of the Association of American Medical Colleges and the NIH. Students will review case studies in preparation for class discussion. Required of all MCB graduate and post-doctoral students funded on NIH training grants. One session will feature a guest lecturer on a topic relevant to the course.