Haolin Zhu

Dr. Haolin Zhu is an Associate Teaching Professor at Arizona State University's Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, specializing in engineering education. She holds a B.S.E. from Shanghai Jiao Tong University (2006) and a Ph.D. in Theoretical and Applied Mechanics from Cornell University (2012). Her current focus includes curriculum design for freshman engineering programs, the Grand Challenges Scholars Program (GCSP) as Co-Director, and innovative teaching methodologies.

• Roles: Curriculum Design, GCSP Co-Director, MOOC Development
• Programs: ProMod Project, Engineering Futures, Global Freshman Academy

Education:

• B.S.E. in Engineering Mechanics, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
• Ph.D. in Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, Cornell University

Research Interests: Engineering education innovations, pedagogy for student retention, gamification in technical courses, entrepreneurial mindset integration, and online learning strategies.

Publications Trends: Focus on interdisciplinary education programs, curriculum effectiveness, and student motivation strategies. Recent work emphasizes Grand Challenges Scholars Program outcomes and MOOC development.

Awards:

• Engineering Unleashed Fellow (2022)
• Fulton Outstanding Lecturer Award (2018)

Teaching & Leadership: Developed courses like Introduction to Engineering and Grand Challenges for Engineering. Active in program design for student success and professional development.

Labs/Teams: Involved with GCSP leadership, MOOC development teams, and interdisciplinary curriculum initiatives.