Former tenured engineering professor of Purdue University

Mike C.

I hold an M.S. in Electrical Engineering and a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Michigan, and completed postdoctoral training in Electrical Engineering at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech). I am a former tenured professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Purdue University, where I taught and mentored students for more than 10 years.

My teaching experience spans high school, undergraduate, graduate, and professional learners. At Purdue, I taught courses including Circuit Analysis, Signal Processing, and Optical Imaging System Design, and supervised numerous graduate and undergraduate research projects. During graduate school, I also served as a teaching assistant for physics courses, providing both classroom instruction and individualized support.

I have extensive experience in one-on-one tutoring, small-group instruction, and large classroom teaching, both in person and online. My teaching philosophy is to build a strong conceptual foundation while helping students develop practical problem-solving skills. I adapt my approach to each student's learning style, breaking down complex topics into clear, manageable steps and using real-world examples to make challenging concepts easier to understand.
My areas of expertise include physics, mathematics, electrical engineering, optics, signal processing, and engineering problem solving. Whether you are preparing for exams, working through coursework, or seeking deeper understanding of advanced topics, I strive to help students gain confidence and achieve lasting success.