Portfolio
Explore my teaching experience, research initiatives, publications, and notable projects across education and technology.
Software Engineering
CSCI 5403 - Software Engineering
Study of principles and techniques for methodical construction of quality software: project plan and management, software process, software requirements analysis, programming paradigms, module specification techniques, testing and validation procedures, and proof of program correctness. Includes a team project. Taught 3 times.
CSCI 4213 - Software Engineering
Overview of major aspects of contemporary software engineering designed to introduce students to the software development life cycle as defined by various software-engineering paradigms. Development of a team-programming project, including system documentation, is an important part of the course. Taught 3 times.
Web Development
CSCI 6333 - Frontend Web Development
Client-side development; browser: JavaScript, TypeScript, Angular, ReactJS, Vue, and Web Assembly.
CSCI 4513 - Advanced Web Programming
Advanced course on web development, server and client programming, and website administration. Advanced HTML/CSS, Security, server side development (PHP), and Model View Controller (MVC). Two hours of lecture and two hours of lab per week.
Graduate Programs
CSCI 6883 - M.S. Degree Project (Graduate Capstone)
Major computer science project completed under the supervision of CSCI graduate faculty. Project proposal must be approved by graduate faculty prior to course enrollment. Course may be repeated for a maximum of six semester hours of credit. Advised 3 cohorts.
Database & Systems
CSCI 5603 - Database Design
Quantitative study of the tools and methodology of database design. Design conceptual database, specify implementation, and predict system performance: database structures and schemas; advanced query languages; relational, graph and document databases.
Upcoming Courses (Spring 2025)
CSCI 3213 - Game Programming
Introduction to game design and development. Theory of gaming, physics, and game options. History of programming, game design concepts, 2D vs. 3D, game engines and frameworks.
CSCI 6343 - Cloud Development
Implement cloud solutions to enhance applications in the cloud: database, queues, hubs, serverless, and web servers.
CSCI 6323 - Server Web Development
Build websites with server technologies: PHP, Java/C# or Node.js: server side websites, REST APIs, and securing websites.
Previous Courses
ENG 6425 - Making in the Digital Humanities
3D Printing, University of Oklahoma
MATH 1303 - Intermediate Algebra & MATH 1503 - College Algebra
Fall 2024, taught 4 sections total
7th Grade English Teacher
Del Crest Middle School
Basketball Coach & District ELL Instructor
Mid-Del Schools
Teaching Approach
Student-Centered Learning
Students learn best through active involvement, collaboration, and real-world application of concepts.
Project-Based Learning
Major assignments are presented early, allowing autonomous learners to work at their own pace while ensuring mastery.
Technology Exploration
If we stage them right, technologies can increase our ability and ease our burdens. Incorporating cutting-edge tools like VR, machine learning, and modern web frameworks to prepare students for industry.
Research Areas
Funded Research
IMLS Grant - Delaware Nation Partnership (2021-2024)
Role: Co-Investigator
3D scanning to digitize artifact collections for cultural preservation and educational access.
View Grant →NSF CAREER Grant - Rakhi Rajan
Role: Service Provider
Using Protein Databases (primarily the Research Collaboratory for Structural Bioinformatics or RCSB PDB) and a home-grown, open-source VR platform OVAL, the OU Libraries Emerging Technologies unit visualize PDB files in VR for grad students to create "virtual tours" of as part of their biochemistry capstone. My role was in managing the equipment and preparing the VR scenes and tools to use in recording the "virtual tours." This was a Unity heavy workload.
NSF CAREER Grant - Ziho Kang
Role: Infrastructure Provider
Collaborative research support through technology infrastructure. Dr. Kang needed experts in peripherals to trouble-shoot various problems with his many pieces of eye-tracking software.
University of Oklahoma COVID-19 Rapid Response Seed Funding (2020)
Role: Co-Principal Investigator
Project: "3D Printed Respirator with Variable Media Chambers: Scaling Up Production"
With Ken Marold (Architecture) and Evan Floyd (Public Health, OUHSC). Resulted in patented medical device.
COVID-19 Innovation
Renegade Respirator
3D printed respirator with variable media chambers designed during COVID-19 pandemic. Featured on KOCO News (March 25, 2020)
Novel Nasopharyngeal Swab
Patented swab design for medical testing developed as part of OU's Rapid Response team.
Books & Articles
Plain Language Workshop Descriptions: How to Attract Participants from all Disciplines
College & Research Libraries News (2024)
Co-authored article on using plain language to make library workshops accessible and appealing across disciplines.
View Publication →Virtual Reality Programming in Libraries
ALA Store Publication
Comprehensive guide for implementing VR programs in library settings.
View Publication →Blog Posts & Articles
Mitigating the Real Dangers of 3D Printing
LITA Blog (2018)
Featured article on 3D printing safety, picked up by American Libraries Magazine.
Read Article →National Conference Presentations
AI In Libraries - a presentation for library directors
OCALD '23 - Virtual
Invited presentation to library directors.
Watch Presentation →Emerging Technologies Librarians: What are they and who needs them?
ALA Annual Conference 2019 - Washington, D.C.
Presented on behalf of LITA on the role of emerging technologies in libraries.
Watch Presentation →Leave the Mess: The Necessity of Chaos in a Maker's Space
Nation of Makers Conference (NOMCON) 2019 - Chattanooga, TN
Ignite talk on the importance of organized chaos in maker spaces.
Watch Presentation →Virtual Reality and Libraries in a post-COVID world
Charleston Conference 2020
Exploring how VR technologies adapted to pandemic constraints in academic libraries.
Watch Presentation →Visualizing Structural Biology in Virtual Reality
COBRE Symposium on Structural Biology
Application of VR for molecular visualization in biological research.
Integrating 3D Content into Online Course Modules Using Leganto
Ex Libris User Conference
Workflow for integrating 3D models into course management systems.
Poster Presentations
Pilot Project: Feasibility of Using 3D Printing to Create an Ear Simulator
American Academy of Audiology
Research on 3D printed medical training devices for audiology.
Webinars & Panels
SELF-e + Short Form Content: Self-publishing for Local Writers
Library Journal & SELF-e Webinar
Expert panelist on library-supported self-publishing initiatives.
Continuing Education
Emerging Technologies in Health Sciences Libraries
Medical Library Association Course
Designed and taught continuing education course on integrating emerging technologies into medical libraries.
Digital Deep Deuce 1949
Immersive VR experience recreating Oklahoma City's historic Deep Deuce neighborhood circa 1949. Partnership with Metropolitan Library System. Built in Unity with photogrammetry and historical research.
Renegade Respirator
3D printed respirator with variable media chambers developed during COVID-19 pandemic. Received patent and internal funding. Scaled up production for medical centers. Featured on KOCO News.
Flybrarians "First Flights" Simulator
VR flight simulator for aviation students using 360° video/audio capture. Deployed to standalone Quest headsets for accessibility and affordability.
Web-based AR Library Scavenger Hunt
WebXR application for Bizzell Library tours enabling safe exploration during pandemic social distancing. Combined QR codes with augmented reality.
Virtual Crime Scene
Immersive VR application for forensic training, allowing students to investigate crime scenes in a realistic virtual environment.
3D Scanning Medieval Manuscripts
High-resolution 3D scanning project bringing medieval manuscripts to life, enabling remote study and preservation of cultural heritage artifacts.
Tragedy & Triumph: Race Massacre Survivor Stories
IMLS-funded project using 3D scanning to digitize artifacts from the Delaware Nation, preserving cultural heritage and enabling educational access.
Boyd House 3D Printed Violin
Fully functional 3D printed violin on permanent display at the University of Oklahoma Presidential House, demonstrating the potential of additive manufacturing.
3D Printed Ear Simulator
Collaborative project with audiology department to create realistic ear simulators for practitioner training using 3D printing technology.
Level-Up League Game Development Program
Designed and facilitated game development curriculum for students, teaching Unity, C#, and game design principles through hands-on projects.
VR Architecture Visualization
Multi-year collaboration with architecture college to visualize student building designs in immersive VR and AR environments.
Metropolitan Library System Literary Magazine
Founded and served as chief editor of community literary magazine printed by Metropolitan Library System's Park Hudson Press. Magazine continues production after departure.
25+
Total Applications Developed
Multiple
Released Products (VR, Web, iOS, Android)
13
Colleges Served at OU
Ongoing
Interdisciplinary Collaborations