Teaching Experience

Mentoring and educating the next generation of computer scientists

Teaching Philosophy

I believe in creating an inclusive and engaging learning environment where students feel empowered to explore, question, and develop their understanding. My teaching approach combines theoretical foundations with practical applications, encouraging students to think critically about problems and develop creative solutions. I strive to make complex concepts accessible through clear explanations, real-world examples, and hands-on exercises.

Pedagogical Innovation

I integrate Extended Reality (XR) demonstrations into my HCI teaching (e.g., INFO3315) to help students grasp complex spatial interaction concepts. By bridging theoretical models with immersive experiences, I foster deeper engagement and practical understanding of usability principles.

5
Unique Courses
2+ Years
Teaching Experience
4+
Students Mentored

Mentoring & Supervision

Beyond formal teaching, I am committed to mentoring junior researchers and undergraduate students. I have experience guiding students through the research process, from literature review to prototyping and evaluation.

Honours Project Mentoring

Assisting Honours students in the CREATION Lab with VR prototyping and experimental design.

Undergraduate Research

Supervising students on data collection and user study execution for XR research projects.

Key Responsibilities

Conducted tutorial sessions for various classes, both with and without specific guidelines or instructions

Engaged in regular meetings with student groups to offer ongoing formative feedback on their assignments on a weekly basis

Evaluated a diverse range of assignments, encompassing reports, code projects, and websites

Delivered insightful and constructive feedback to students to enhance their understanding and foster their academic progress

Complete Teaching Record

Course CodeCourse NameSemesterRole
INFO4999 Computer Science HonoursS2 2025Honours Project Examiner
INFO3315 Human-Computer InteractionS2 2025Teaching Assistant
COMP5427 Usability EngineeringS1 2025Teaching Assistant
INFO3315 Human-Computer InteractionS1 2025Tutor
INFO4999 Computer Science HonoursS2 2024Honours Project Examiner
ISYS2120 Data and Information ManagementS2 2024Tutor
COMP5338 Advanced Data ModelsS2 2024Tutor
INFO3315 Human-Computer InteractionS2 2024Tutor
ISYS2120 Data and Information ManagementS2 2023Tutor

Interested in Working Together?

I'm always happy to discuss teaching opportunities, mentoring, or academic collaboration.

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Yihao Dong

PhD Candidate in Human-Computer Interaction at the University of Sydney. Researching Extended Reality and predictive hand gesture tracking.

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School of Computer Science

University of Sydney

1 Cleveland St Sydney NSW 2008

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Last updated: February 2026