Autar Kaw

Autar Kaw is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of South Florida. He is known for his contributions to engineering education, particularly in the area of online learning and open educational resources.

Kaw's work focuses on making engineering education more accessible and effective through the use of interactive simulations, online modules, and freely available educational materials. He is a proponent of the flipped classroom model and active learning techniques.

He is the co-author of multiple textbooks on numerical methods and related engineering topics, which are often made available online for free or at a low cost. His efforts have been recognized with several awards for his contributions to engineering education.

Kaw also directs the Holistic Numerical Methods Institute at the University of South Florida. The institute provides online resources and workshops for educators seeking to integrate numerical methods into their curriculum.