RUDOLF

Teaching should start with making the learners hungry for knowledge and make them to explore the world for it. A teacher should focus on the interests of the students to the greatest extent possible. A strong theoretical foundation with hands on experience is much required for a teacher so as to enable learners to develop skills with expertise.

A good teacher is also best when they know their material well. I was fortunate to have over seven years of industrial experience and five years of research.I believe that an important skill that learners should develop is to analyse the problems, which is gained through a solid understanding of the fundamentals of the subject.

Along with classroom teaching I also suggest learners to refer web pages or blogs where they can see more materials related to the discussion, because this can reinforce the value of the topic discussed.

My academic background, industrial experience, teaching experience, research experience and career as a professor of mechanical engineering make me prepared to teach various types of fundamental and advanced engineering subjects in manufacturing, energy, engineering drawing etc. Over the last twelve years, I have dedicated much of my time to quality teaching and research as well as developing courses and educational materials. I have participated in various Workshops and Seminars which develops many skills that are useful in teaching.

I have never been disappointed in my choice of teaching career. I am always ready to improve my teaching methods through feedback from students and colleagues and by attending faculty development programs. Feedbacks from learners after every class as well as at the end of course helped me improve myself and update my teaching methods. Telephone calls from alumni thanking me for the knowledge input which helped them in their career give me great satisfaction. I will never stop learning and being a better teacher.

My interest in mechanical engineering began in my early teenage where I watched the industries, service centres around, their working etc. These observations allowed me to develop a desire to become a mechanical engineer. My teaching is influenced by my industrial experience, research work and various workshops I have attended. I have served as in charge workshop supervisor with very positive student feedback.

I am interested in teaching a broad range of engineering subjects and have particular interest in topics related to manufacturing engineering and energy conversion methods. I believe in adopting new techniques and technologies in the classroom which enhance the teaching environment.

As a preparation for my class I go through reference books by various authors along with online material.In my courses, I provide students with guidance in conducting practical experiments in labs as well as in minor and major projects. I typically focus on application of students’ knowledge and skills along with teamwork to solve societal problems.

In teaching, I break up lectures into 3 segments where first part includes oratory teaching with required sketches, drawings and video presentation. This will be followed by group discussion and presentation. Finally I give conclusion along with required corrections.

Further, I work with various college committees that have education improvement topics and participate in pedagogy trainings inside and outside the campus so that I can bring in new ideas in engineering education.