Nayeli Zuniga-Hansen

Research Interests

Surface and Chemical Physics

My particular focus are computational studies on the kinetics of adsorption and desorption from crystalline and disordered arrays; kinetic compensation effect due to the presence of molecular interactions, changes in surface morphology and/or multiple chemical species.

 

Teaching Statement

Physics is best learned by balancing effective instruction with active learning. My teaching experience includes undergraduate and graduate level courses, laboratories, and private tutoring. Lecturing and providing an introduction in the lab have taught me the importance of being well prepared for class as an instructor. However, my experience as a student and a private tutor has taught me the importance of active learning. Physics requires problem solving abilities that can only be acquired through constant practice. It is not enough to observe someone else solve a problem in class; in order to learn, the students must get involved in problem solving themselves, while the lecture provides an opportunity to reinforce concepts.