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Teaching

I emphasize a teaching style that encourages students to apply academic theories to real-world challenges. My interactive teaching approach features case discussions, assignments, games, and group projects.

Creating an inclusive and supportive classroom is central to my teaching philosophy. My goal is to foster an environment where students feel confident expressing their ideas, challenging assumptions, and engaging in meaningful discussions. Student feedback has reinforced the impact of this approach. An undergrad student from the Core Strategic Management Course noted “She has encouraged me to be confident in my answers in class, creating a safe space to have fruitful discussions and share ideas.” Another student remarked “Professors like her are so hard to come by! She encourages everyone during class participation and is very open about different views which really reassures students, creating a very safe space to speak their minds.” 

I have taught a wide variety of courses at different levels in several institutions and countries: SMU and NUS (Singapore), WU Vienna (Austria), and Bocconi (Italy).

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Experiences 

1 / Strategic Management   

SMU Lee Kong Chian School of Business, Core Undergraduate Course

2024–Now

NUS Business School, Core Undergraduate Course

2019–2023

2 / Advanced Innovation Management

WU Vienna University of Economics and Business, Elective Master Course in the CEMS Program

20172019

3 / Business Model Innovation

WU Vienna University of Economics and Business, Bachelor Course in the Entrepreneurship Specialization 

Spring 2018

4 / Innovation Management 

Bocconi University, Elective Master Course in EMIT Program

Spring 2017

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