Firas Moosvi

Firas Moosvi is a Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science at the University of British Columbia (UBC). He holds a PhD in Medical Physics (UBC, 2019), MSc in Medical Biophysics (University of Toronto, 2012), and BSc in Biophysics (UBC, 2009). His research focuses on the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL), Learning Analytics, and reducing inequities in STEM education through active learning and open educational resources.

• Teaching: CPSC/DSCI courses (e.g., Applied Machine Learning, Data Visualization)
• Leadership: Educational initiatives, Open Problem Bank in Physics, Equity & Inclusion Committee
• Awards: Notable recognitions include UBCO Teaching Fellow (2023) and SUO Open Education Champion (2021)

His work emphasizes computational literacy, alternative grading systems, and leveraging learning analytics to improve educational outcomes.