Geoffrey Tien

Geoffrey Tien is a Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science at the University of British Columbia (UBC), affiliated with the Faculty of Science. He has been actively teaching since at least 2016, focusing on foundational computer science and engineering courses. His teaching portfolio includes courses such as Basic Algorithms and Data Structures (CPSC_V 221), Introduction to Computer Systems (CPSC_V 213), and Models of Computation (CPSC_V 121). He has also instructed specialized courses for electrical engineers, such as Data Structures and Algorithms for Electrical Engineers (CPSC_V 259), and engineering design computation (APSC_V 160).

His academic contributions are primarily in undergraduate education, covering topics like algorithm design, system architecture, and computational theory. Tien has consistently taught across multiple terms, including summer sessions, demonstrating a commitment to student learning in core computer science disciplines.

No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided materials. His professional activities are centered around teaching and curriculum development within the department.