Teaching & Mentoring Experience

A broad portfolio of teaching, mentoring, laboratory instruction, invited lectures, student supervision, and academic training across premier institutions in India, the UK, and the USA.

Academic Teaching, Mentoring & Student Engagement

This page highlights classroom teaching, co-instruction, invited lectures, laboratory demonstration, student mentoring, co-supervision, and outreach-based teaching experience across different academic environments.

Overview: The teaching profile spans formal university courses, laboratory instruction, postgraduate and undergraduate mentoring, student research supervision, and language/outreach teaching initiatives.
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Institutions / Teaching Platforms
UG + PG
Undergraduate and Postgraduate Teaching
Mentoring
Student supervision, co-supervision and project guidance
India · UK · USA
International academic and outreach teaching experience

Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur)

Course instruction and academic teaching in India

IIT Kanpur

Kanpur, India
Teaching Experience
Co-Instructor Sem II, 2022–23
SEE605A — Introduction to Sustainable Energy Technologies

Co-instructed a postgraduate-level course focused on sustainable energy technologies, introducing students to key concepts in energy systems, materials, and emerging technological pathways for a sustainable future.


University of Oxford

Laboratory instruction, co-supervision and postgraduate mentoring

University of Oxford

Oxford, United Kingdom
Teaching & Mentoring
Senior Demonstrator HT 2022
Electrode Potentials Laboratory — Department of Materials

Led laboratory demonstration and instructional support for experiments related to electrode potentials, helping students understand electrochemical principles, measurement techniques, and interpretation of results.

Co-supervisor MT 2021 – TT 2022
Co-supervision of Part II / Master’s students and mentoring of D.Phil students (Pasta Group)

Supported research mentoring, project guidance, and technical discussions for Part II, Master’s, and D.Phil students, contributing to academic development, project planning, and research execution.


Carnegie Mellon University

Invited lectures, teaching assistance and student mentoring in the USA

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, USA
Higher Education Teaching
Invited Lecturer Fall 2017 & Fall 2018
Courses: 27-729 Solid State Devices for Energy Conversion & 27-100 Intro. to Materials Science and Engineering

Delivered invited lectures for postgraduate and undergraduate courses, covering concepts related to solid-state devices, energy conversion, and foundational materials science and engineering.

Teaching Assistant Fall 2010 – Spring 2013
Graduate and undergraduate courses in Solid State Devices, Semiconductor Nanostructures, Elect.-Mag.-Opt. Materials, and Polymer Physics

Assisted in course delivery, tutorial support, problem-solving sessions, student interactions, and academic facilitation across multiple graduate and undergraduate materials-focused courses.

Student Mentor Spring 2010 – Spring 2013
Mentoring UG, Summer REU, and Senior Capstone students from CMU, WVU and Rice University

Mentored student research projects and academic development, supporting undergraduate researchers and capstone students. Student research outcomes were showcased at multiple scientific forums and presentation venues.


Samskrita Bharati USA & UK

Language teaching, outreach and community-based education

Samskrita Bharati

USA & United Kingdom
Outreach Teaching
Course Teacher Academic Outreach
ACS-WASC accredited “SAFL” — Samskritam as Foreign Language Program

Taught within a three-year online distance education program designed for students in grades 8–12 in the USA, focusing on structured Sanskrit learning as a foreign language.

Teacher Introductory & Advanced Levels
Spoken Samskritam for adults and children in the USA and UK

Conducted introductory and advanced spoken Sanskrit teaching for learners across age groups, contributing to language outreach, cultural education, and community engagement.