Karthiyayini Sridharan

Details

Skills

Teaching & Curriculum Development

High School Physics Instruction

Secondary Mathematics & Algebra II

Integrated Science Curriculum

STEM & CTE Pathway Instruction (Aerospace, CAD, Manufacturing)

Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) Alignment

Standards-Based Curriculum Design

Lesson Planning & Syllabus Design

Laboratory Experimentation & Safety Protocols

Higher Education / Undergraduate Physics Instruction

Pedagogical Methods & Student Success

Project-Based Learning (PBL)

Inquiry-Based Teaching

Differentiated Instruction

English Language Learner (ELL) Support

Conceptual & Analytical Problem Solving

Student Academic Mentoring & College Prep

Formative & Summative Assessments

Data-Driven Progress Monitoring

Classroom Management & Student Engagement

Educational Technology & AI

AI Integration in Education (Prompt Engineering, AI-Assisted Lesson Planning)

Learning Management Systems (LMS - Canvas, Google Classroom)

Interactive Digital Science Simulations (PhET, Gizmos)

Online Assessment Platforms

Educational Technology Integration

Microsoft Office Suite & Digital Collaboration Tools

Engineering, CAD & Manufacturing

Computer-Aided Design (CAD)

3D Printing & Additive Manufacturing

Prototyping & Applied Engineering Projects

STEM Laboratory Setup & Instrumentation

Research, Leadership & Cross-Cultural Competency

Academic Research & Publishing (Nanotechnology, Nuclear Physics)

Springer Book Editing & Scientific Writing

Peer-Reviewed Journal Publications

Department Leadership & Faculty Administration

Faculty Mentoring & Professional Development

Cross-Cultural Communication

International Educational Exchange (J-1 Program Experience)

About

Licensed Secondary Science Educator (Grades 7–12) and experienced Physics Professor with over 29 years of international teaching experience across the United States, the United Arab Emirates, and India. Dr. Karthiyayini Sridharan holds a Ph.D. in Physics and brings a rich background spanning high school STEM classrooms, department leadership, and university-level instruction.

A former J-1 Teacher Exchange Educator in a U.S. public high school (2022–2024; eligible for re-sponsorship), Dr. Sridharan excels at bridging complex scientific principles with practical, real-world applications. Her background encompasses NGSS-aligned Physics, Algebra II, Integrated Science, and Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways including Aerospace, CAD, and 3D printing/additive manufacturing.

Key Highlights & Achievements:

Academic Excellence: Ph.D., M.Phil., M.Sc., and B.Sc. in Physics from the University of Madras.

Research & Scholarly Impact: Editor of a Springer academic volume on Nanotechnology; author of 12 book chapters, 9 peer-reviewed international journal papers, and over 25 conference proceedings in nuclear physics, ultrasonics, and environmental nanotechnology.

Hands-on STEM Innovation: Established physics laboratories from the ground up and integrated CAD-to-prototype 3D printing modules into high school engineering curricula.

Modern Pedagogy: Certified in AI Integration for Education, specializing in AI-assisted lesson planning, digital science simulations, and differentiated instruction for diverse learning styles, including English Language Learners (ELL).