Haider Bhatti

PhD student at University of California, Berkeley

Haider Ali Bhatti

Haider Ali Bhatti is a PhD student at the University of California, Berkeley, where he studies science education. His LinkedIn username is bialigy.1 5

Background

Originally from Pakistan, Bhatti immigrated to the United States with his family and grew up in Englewood, New Jersey.2
He earned his Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences from Rutgers University–New Brunswick and a Master's degree in Biological Science Education from the Rutgers Graduate School of Education.2 7
After graduating, he taught high school biology and worked at Khan Academy as a biology content creator.2

Research Focus

Bhatti's PhD research at UC Berkeley focuses on making STEM education more inclusive, interpersonal, and interdisciplinary through design-based research informed by assessment.2
In his dissertation, he is measuring the development of "Innovation Skills" in students taking a course called "Bioinspired Design", where learners work in collaborative, interdisciplinary teams to solve design problems inspired by nature.2
His research aims to improve undergraduate biology education.3 4

Other Interests

Bhatti is a practicing Muslim who believes in the compatibility of Islam and science.2
In his free time, he enjoys watching and playing sports, especially basketball and supporting the Brooklyn Nets and New York Mets.2

Bhatti has published research on inclusifying underrepresented minorities in STEM education.6 He is passionate about inspiring undergraduates both on campus and beyond.5