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Andrew Estrada Phuong is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Education Studies at the University of California, San Diego. He earned his Master's degree from Harvard University and a Ph.D. from UC Berkeley. Phuong's research centers on what makes great teaching transformational, employing rigorous research methods such as randomized controlled trials and multilevel regression modeling to explore evidence-based teaching practices and professional development strategies. His work emphasizes adaptive teaching, technology in education, and supporting student engagement. Previously, he taught pedagogy courses and directed professional development programs at UC Berkeley. Phuong has received multiple accolades, including the Teaching Effectiveness Award and the Chancellor’s Outstanding Staff Team Award. His research spans various disciplines, including STEM, Humanities, and Social Sciences, focusing on organizational transformation and evidence-based practices. He is committed to enhancing teaching effectiveness and student success through interdisciplinary collaboration. In his spare time, Phuong enjoys food excursions, travel, and music.
University of California, San Diego • La Jolla, CA
Teaches undergraduate and graduate courses on research design, quantitative methods, learning sciences, and professional development.
Administered by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Curricular groups include Climate-Ocean-Atmosphere (COAP), Geosciences (GEO), and Ocean Biosciences (OBP).