Foudil Latioui, Dr.

Overview

Teaching Professor

Ph.D., University of Strasbourg, France, 1999

With extensive teaching experience across various institutions, I have taught physics at multiple levels—from conceptual physics to modern physics and astronomy—adapting my approach to suit a wide range of learners and academic settings.

In the classroom, I strive to foster an inclusive, engaging, and supportive learning environment where students feel empowered to ask questions, explore concepts, and connect theoretical knowledge to real-world applications. I employ a range of teaching strategies—such as interactive lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on experiments—to address diverse learning styles and promote deeper understanding.

Outside the classroom, I provide academic and personal mentorship to students, supporting their development holistically. Each semester, I train and supervise teaching assistants and graders, helping them grow into confident, independent contributors capable of leading discussions and managing responsibilities effectively.

I am passionate about exploring innovative teaching methodologies and leveraging emerging technologies to create learning environments that resonate with students’ aspirations and ignite their enthusiasm for learning.

Areas of Teaching Interest

• Physics 551, Topics in Modern Physics
• Physics 195, Modern Astronomy
• Physics 800: individual reading
• Physics 210: Physics of sound
• Physics 213, College Physics
• Physics 214, College Physics
• Physics 313, University Physics (Mechanics & Thermodynamics)
• Physics 314, University Physics (Electromagnetism)

Professional Experience

• Teaching Professor, Wichita State University, KS 2018-Present
• Physics Instructor, Wichita State University, KS 2014-2018
• Lecturer, Southern Illinois University, IL 2011-2014
• Associate Faculty of Physics, Everett College, WA 2009-2010
• Physics Instructor, Edmonds College, WA 2009-2009
• Visiting Assistant Professor of Physics, Grand Valley State University, MI, 2007 -2008
• Adjunct Assistant Professor of Physics, Northern Virginia College, VA, 2005 -2006
• Adjunct Assistant Professor of Physics, Montgomery College, MD, 2004 -2005

Other Interests

• Wichita State: Supervised a graduate student preparing an individual report
• Strasbourg University, France: supervised students’ project: Bidirectional Reflectance Distribution Function “BRDF”
• Everett College, WA: supervised students’ projects:
  • Different methods of evaluating Planck’s constant
  • Physics of resonance: mechanical, acoustic, RLC circuit, MRI
  • Ballistics of rocket: Wind resistance, fuel burn rate, and thrust force.