Eric Po-Chen Kuo

Eric Po-Chen Kuo is an Assistant Professor in the departments of Physics and Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Illinois. His research focuses on physics education, teacher professional development, and improving educational practices through community-based approaches. He has contributed to studies on responsive professional development (RPD) for high school physics teachers, emphasizing emotional resonance and comfort-building in educational settings.

His work spans topics such as open-ended teaching methodologies, institutional hierarchies of competence, and the design of RPD surveys. Kuo collaborates with institutions to address socio-emotional challenges in teacher training and advocates for equity in science education.

He has published in journals like Teaching and Teacher Education and Physical Review Physics Education Research, and has held editorial roles, including for the Journal of Educational Psychology. His research highlights the intersection of pedagogy, teacher development, and student-centered learning environments.