CHEM 359
In-Depth Organic Chemistry Laboratory
Kazi Ruhullah Shahriar
Teaching
UTK · 2021–Present
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Department of Chemistry, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Department of Chemistry · University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Aug 2021 – Present
- Taught nine semesters of chemistry laboratories, including Foundations of Organic Chemistry Laboratory, In-depth Organic Chemistry Laboratory, and General Chemistry I Laboratory.
- Earned an average instructor rating of 4.6 / 5.0 across eight evaluated semesters (2022–2026).
- Recognized in student evaluations for connecting abstract concepts to practical lab techniques and for providing clear, constructive feedback.
Course Record
CHEM 269
Foundations of Organic Chemistry Laboratory
CHEM 123
General Chemistry I Laboratory
Bangladesh · 2019–2021
Lecturer
Department of Pharmacy, State University of Bangladesh, Dhaka
Lecturer, Department of Pharmacy
State University of Bangladesh, Dhaka
Feb 2019 – Jul 2021
- Taught seven undergraduate courses, three graduate courses, and twelve laboratory courses spanning medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutical analysis, quality control, natural products, pharmacology, and physical chemistry.
- Coordinated multi-section instruction and served on examination committees to support consistent learning outcomes and student assessment.
Mentoring
Supervision & Mentoring
1
Undergraduate Research Mentor — University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Mentored three undergraduate researchers over approximately 3 years in routine organic synthesis, purification, and characterization methods.
2
Thesis and Project Supervisor — State University of Bangladesh
Supervised three M.Pharm. theses and twelve undergraduate research projects focused on phytochemical isolation, characterization, and biological screening.