Navid Alinejadian

Enthusiastic and student-centered science educator with two years of teaching Physics, Chemistry, and Integrated Sciences in European and International Baccalaureate schools. Holds a PhD in Materials Engineering and extensive laboratory-based research experience, bringing real-world scientific inquiry into the classroom. Skilled at designing engaging lessons, guiding lab investigations, and mentoring diverse learners to achieve their full potential.

2022 – 2024 Science Teacher  Tallinn European School & International School of Tallinn, Estonia

• Delivered IB Physics, IB Chemistry and integrated science units to cohorts of 20–25 students
• Designed inquiry-based lab activities using microscale experiments, spectroscopy demonstrations, and field excursions
• Employed formative and summative assessments to track progress and differentiate instruction
• Fostered critical thinking and creativity through project-based learning and cross-disciplinary modules

2005 – 2007 Freelance Tutor, BSc Engineering Courses  Azad University, Iran

• Led small-group tutorials in Statics, Physical Metallurgy, Phase Transformation and Corrosion Engineering
• Developed problem sets, conceptual quizzes, and guided hands-on demonstrations to reinforce lecture content

2024 – 2025 Post-doctoral Fellow, Additive Manufacturing & Electrochemistry  University of Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands

2021 – 2024 Visiting Scholar, Electrochemistry & Surface Science  KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden

2018 – 2022 PhD Materials Engineering (Additive Manufacturing)  Tallinn University of Technology, Estonia