I am committed to creating an engaging, supportive, and rigorous learning environment for students at both undergraduate and graduate levels. My teaching emphasizes the integration of fundamental concepts with real-world applications in plant pathology and microbiology, preparing students to address challenges in agriculture, food security, and environmental sustainability.
 

Courses Taught

• PLPA 120 – Introduction to Plant Pathology
  Fall 2023, 2024, 2025
  An introduction to the study of plant diseases, covering major pathogens (fungi, bacteria, viruses, nematodes, parasitic plants), host–pathogen interactions, and strategies for sustainable disease management.
   
• MCBL 121 – Introductory Microbiology
  Spring 2026
  An intensive introduction to microbial physiology and molecular biology of bacteria and viruses, including genetics, microbial pathogenesis, and applications of microbiology in modern society.
   
• PLPA 250 – Plant Pathology Seminar
  Winter 2025
  A graduate-level seminar featuring student presentations, discussions of current research, and critical analysis of recent advances in plant pathology.
   
• PLPA 265 – Professional Development Colloquium
  Spring 2025
  A colloquium exploring the heterogeneity of plant pathology as a scientific discipline while emphasizing unifying principles and professional development within the field.