2026 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Adaptive Application for Enhancing Feedback in Teaching

Presented at Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE) Technical Session 11

Advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) are transforming engineering education by enabling adaptive and data-driven assessment methods. This paper presents an AI-assisted rubric-based feedback framework designed to enhance learning and evaluation across core Electrical Engineering subjects, including Circuits, Electrical Machines, and Power Systems. The proposed system utilizes natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning techniques to interpret student submissions such as lab reports, design explanations, or numerical problem-solving steps and automatically evaluate them against predefined rubrics. The AI module provides instant, criterion-specific feedback aligned with learning objectives, helping students identify conceptual misunderstandings and improve performance iteratively. Each interaction is logged to build an error database, allowing instructors to analyze trends and target recurring learning gaps. Case studies, including Thevenin’s theorem in Circuits and single-phase transformer tests in Machines, demonstrate measurable improvements in student self-correction, conceptual understanding, and laboratory efficiency. The integration of AI-based rubrics and analytics offers a scalable approach to personalized learning, reduces instructor intervention time, and supports continuous improvement in engineering pedagogy.

Authors

Dr. Theresa Odun-Ayo Missouri University of Science and Technology [biography]

Dr. Theresa Odun-Ayo is an engineering educator committed to advancing student-centered learning and innovation in engineering education. She serves as Director of the Missouri State University/Missouri S&T Cooperative Engineering Program, where she leads efforts in curriculum delivery, faculty development, and student success initiatives.
Dr. Odun-Ayo holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in electrical engineering, a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology, and a Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) in Leadership from Evangel University. She brings nearly two decades of teaching experience across a broad range of courses, including power systems, circuits, electromechanics, engineering design, and capstone design.
Her teaching philosophy emphasizes active and experiential learning, encouraging students to think critically, integrate knowledge across disciplines, and apply engineering concepts to real-world challenges. She incorporates project-based learning, open-ended design experiences, and industry-relevant applications to foster innovation, value creation, and practical problem-solving skills.
Dr. Odun-Ayo is deeply committed to inclusive teaching practices that support diverse learners and enhance student engagement and retention in engineering. Her work is further informed by research in STEM pedagogy, K-12 pathways, and strategies for broadening participation in STEM fields. Her contributions to engineering education, student mentorship, and professional development have been recognized through multiple awards for teaching excellence and innovation.
Dr. SHRUTI PANDEY Missouri University of Science and Technology [biography]

Dr. Shruti Pandey is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology. She specializes in power and energy systems, with research interests in renewable energy integration, microgrids, battery energy storage, and advanced control of power electronic converters.
Dr. Pandey has extensive academic and research experience, including prior roles as a Postdoctoral Fellow and Faculty Instructor at the Conn Center for Renewable Energy Research, University of Louisville. She has contributed to multiple industry- and research-driven projects, including microgrid development, EV fast-charging infrastructure, and battery-integrated energy systems.
She holds a Ph.D. in Power Electronics and has authored several journal and conference publications in the field of renewable energy systems and power electronics. Dr. Pandey is committed to innovative, student-centered teaching and actively integrates real-world applications into engineering education.

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