Timothy Yuen, Ph.D.

Professor, Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching

Timothy Yuen, Ph.D.

Bio

Dr. Timothy T. Yuen is a Professor of Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching. His research investigates ways to improve student success and teaching in computer science, engineering, and other STEM fields at both the K-12 and university level. He is a Symposium Co-Chair for the ACM Special Interest Group on Computer Science Education (SIGCSE) Technical Symposium for 2025 and 2026. Dr. Yuen holds joint appointments in the Department of Computer Science in the College of Sciences and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design. He is currently the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies and the Interim Associate Dean for Faculty Success in the College of Sciences.

 

Research Interests

  • Computer science and engineering education
  • STEM education

Degrees

  • Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction; University of Texas at Austin
  • M.S. in Computer Science; University of Southern California
  • B.S. in Information and Computer Science; University of California, Irvine