Manher Jariwala

Manher Jariwala is a Senior Lecturer and Director of Teaching and Learning Support at Boston University, affiliated with the Department of Physics in the College of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on Physics Education Research (PER), particularly student-centered learning environments, active engagement strategies, and the integration of computer simulations in education. He has contributed to initiatives like the LASSO 2.0 platform for large-scale assessments and the VIPER project for simulation-based learning.

Education:
- Ph.D. in Physics, University of Maryland
- M.S. in Physics, University of Maryland
- B.S. in Physics, Stanford University

Research Interests:
Jariwala's work explores how interactive learning environments impact students and instructors, with a focus on equity and self-efficacy among underrepresented groups in physics. His team develops assessments and simulations to enhance educational outcomes.

Grants & Awards:
- Principal Investigator (PI) of NSF grant DUE-1525354 for the SUSTAINED project.
- Co-PI of NSF grant DUE-1712159 for simulation development.
- Awards include the Metcalf Award (2016) and Neu Family Award (2015) for teaching excellence, and the Gitner Family Award (2014) for innovation in technology.

Labs & Collaborations:
He leads efforts in the Learning Assistant program, fostering communities of practice among undergraduates, graduate Teaching Fellows, and faculty to improve physics education.