Dr. Syed Taqvi
B.Sc., MSc., Ph.D. (Chemical Engineering) CUT (University Teaching)
Subject: Math and Problem Solving
What will my child walk away with? The ability to approach complex problems with clarity, critical thinking, and genuine confidence — skills I developed through a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Waterloo and over a decade of teaching mathematics, statistics, and engineering fundamentals at institutions including Waterloo, the University of Calgary, and Conestoga College.
What can families expect? A teacher whose interdisciplinary background bridges theoretical knowledge and practical innovation, and who is also the founder and CEO of ABEN HUB, a venture that leverages artificial intelligence to develop sustainable energy solutions. I bring that entrepreneurial and scientific perspective into how I teach, showing students that mathematical thinking is not an academic exercise but a genuine tool for solving real problems.
What does class actually feel like? Clear, rigorous, and genuinely connected to the world beyond the textbook. My teaching philosophy emphasizes clarity, critical thinking, and real-world application, and I work deliberately to make complex concepts accessible and engaging rather than intimidating. Students who arrive uncertain about their mathematical ability consistently leave more confident and more capable.
How do you challenge a curious mind? I give students problems that sit at the intersection of mathematics and real-world engineering or scientific challenges, because that context reveals the genuine power of mathematical thinking in a way that abstract exercises cannot. A curious student who is already technically capable benefits most from understanding what their mathematical skills actually make possible.
Credentials and Experience Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo. Certificate in University Teaching (CUT). Over a decade of teaching experience at the University of Waterloo, University of Calgary, and Conestoga College across mathematics, statistics, and engineering fundamentals. Founder and CEO of ABEN HUB, a venture applying artificial intelligence to sustainable energy solutions. Teaching philosophy centered on clarity, critical thinking, and real-world application.
Why Syed? Why Brain Power?
I became an engineer because I wanted to solve real problems, and I became a teacher because I wanted students to understand that mathematical thinking is the most powerful tool available for doing so. Brain Power’s commitment to cultivating intellectual curiosity and genuine critical thinking is exactly the mission I bring to every class.