Eric Mazur

Eric Mazur is a Professor at Harvard University, holding dual appointments in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences and the School of Education. He is renowned for developing the Peer Instruction teaching method in 1991, which revolutionized active learning in science education. Mazur leads one of Harvard's largest physics research groups and actively promotes educational innovation. His work focuses on optical physics research alongside transforming pedagogical practices globally.

• Harvard University Affiliations: Gordon McKay Professor of Applied Physics and Professor of Physics Education
• Key Contributions: Peer Instruction methodology, flipped classroom advocacy
• Recent Publications: Forewords for MEF University's flipped learning models books (2019), Turkish translation of his Peer Instruction manual (2020)

His research bridges advanced physics inquiry with groundbreaking educational frameworks, influencing thousands of educators worldwide. Mazur's work emphasizes measurable learning outcomes through student-centered approaches.