Dr. Richard Aleong

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Biography

Richard J. Aleong is an engineering education researcher and interdisciplinary design educator who cares about helping learners discover the world and contribute in meaningful ways. Aleong earned his PhD in Engineering Education from Purdue University, where he was recognized for his outstanding research, teaching, and service in the School of Engineering Education. His dissertation research investigated how educational developers experience disciplinary perspectives while working as interdisciplinary professionals. To support his dissertation research, he was awarded the Donnan Fellowship from the College of Engineering. His research and teaching focus on interdisciplinary engineering learning, human-centered design, and educational development for engineering education transformation. Aleong has a MASc and BScE in Mechanical and Materials Engineering from Queen’s University, Kingston, Canada. He is dedicated to designing learning systems and experiences that support learners’ personal and professional growth.

Research Interests

Interdisciplinary Learning Human-Centered Design Qualitative Research Methods Engineering Education Transformation

Experience

Lecturer

— Present

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC

Lecturer in the School of Engineering.

Awards

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Hugh W. Edna M. Donnan Fellowship

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Outstanding Graduate Student Research Award

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Outstanding Graduate Student Teaching Award

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Outstanding Service Scholarship

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Ross Fellowship

Requirements for University of British Columbia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.