Sarah Jayasekaran, PhD
Instructional Associate Professor
Biography
Dr. Sarah Jayasekaran (Dr. J) is an Instructional Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Education at University of Florida. She received her Ph.D. in Civil Engineering and her M.S. in structural engineering from the University Of Florida and Bachelors in Civil Engineering from Anna University, Chennai.
Dr. J was born and raised in the city of Chennai, India. She came to the United States to pursue her passion for teaching. Her teaching goals include fostering a supportive learning environment and helping students succeed and persist in the field of engineering. Her research interests include engineering education, leadership, and the application of smart concepts in educational settings.
Dr. J is passionate about animal rescue and welfare. She loves devoting time to fitness and mindfulness.