Advisor: Dr. Heidi Diefes-Dux

Area of Research Interest

• Self-regulated learning
• Self-directed learning
• Educational instrument validation
• Problem based learning
• Engineering ethics

Memberships

• American Society for Engineering Education
• Society of Women Engineers

Leadership

• President, Biological Systems Engineering - Graduate Students Association (BSE-GSA)
• Vice president, Society of Women Engineers - Graduate Students Section (GradSWE)
• Program Co-chair, American Society of Engineering Education, Student Division (ASEE-SD)

Publication

• Camacho, C., Opanuga, T. E., & Diefes-Dux, H. A. (2025, June). Self-reported knowledge gains: Investigating the impact of implementing reflection in engineering courses. Paper to be presented at 2025 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Montreal, Canada. [Paper Accepted].

• Opanuga, T. E., Diefes-Dux, H. A., Panther, G., & Perry, L. (2024, June). A tool for gaining insight into students’ self-directed learning skills. Paper presented at 2024 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Oregon, Portland, USA. [ASEE NEE Division 3rd Best Paper]

• Opanuga, T. E., & Diefes-Dux, H. A. (2023). Weekly self-rating of proficiency with course learning objectives to assess undergraduate students’ perceptions of their learning. Paper presented at the 2023 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Baltimore, USA. [ASEE BAE Division Best Paper]