Olga Mironenko

Education

• Ph.D., Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Delaware, 2020.
• Diploma, Physics with a specialization in Fundamental Radiophysics and Physical Electronics, Omsk F.M. Dostoevsky State University, Russia, 2009.

Academic Positions

• Instructor, ECE, University of Delaware, (02/2020-05/2020)

Other Professional Employment

• Intern, TESLA, Fremont, CA, (04/2018-08/2018)
• Intern, Nuvve, San Diego, CA, (06/2017-08/2017),(01/2018)

Teaching Statement

I strongly believe that educators hold tremendous power to shape students’ academic journeys and future careers. An effective and inspiring teacher can promote curiosity and lasting interest in a subject, while a less effective approach may discourage students from pursuing a discipline altogether. To be effective, a teacher must be passionate about the subject matter and able to communicate complex ideas with clarity and precision, making them accessible even to someone new to the field. Equally important is demonstrating how classroom knowledge applies to real-world challenges and career goals. Finally, creating a trusted and inclusive learning environment where students feel comfortable asking questions is essential to supporting their growth. I view effective communication as the cornerstone of helping students reach their full potential.

As a teaching faculty member at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, I apply this philosophy across a diverse set of courses, ranging from sophomore-level core classes such as ECE210 (Analog Circuits and Systems) to advanced electives and capstone courses including ECE330 (Power Circuits and Electromechanics), ECE333 (Green Electric Energy), ECE398GG (Electric Vehicles), and ECE445 (Senior Design). My goal is to help students discover their interests and career paths by presenting the many facets of electrical and computer engineering in a clear, engaging, and accessible way.

Student Organizations

• "Women In ECE (WECE)", faculty mentor

Research Interests

• Engineering education
• Renewable energy
• Electric Vehicles
• Vehicle-to-Grid Integration
• High Precision Current Sensors

Selected Articles in Journals

• O. Mironenko, G. Ejzak, and W. Kempton. "Integrated Electric Vehicle Shunt Current Sensing System for Concurrent Revenue Metering and Detection of DC Injection." Energies 14.4 (2021): 1193. DOI: 10.3390/en14041193
• O. Mironenko, W. Kempton, and F. Kiamilev. "Current-Sensing Techniques for Revenue Metering and for Detecting Direct Current Injection from Electric Vehicles: A Review." SAE International Journal of Electrified Vehicles 10.14-10-02-0010 (2021), pp. 137-146
• O. Mironenko and W. Kempton. "Comparing Devices for Concurrent Measurement of AC Current and DC Injection during Electric Vehicle Charging." World Electric Vehicle Journal 11.3 (2020): 57.DOI:10.3390/wevj11030057

Articles in Conference Proceedings

• Mironenko, O., & Alvarez, J., & Shao, Y. V. (2025, June), WIP: Promoting Undergraduate Student Success through Faculty Mentoring Paper presented at 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition , Montreal, Quebec, Canada . 10.18260/1-2--57438. DOI: 10.18260/1-2--57438
• Shao, Y. V., & Alvarez, J., & Mironenko, O. (2025, June), WIP: Gamification as an Engagement Tool in ECE Courses Paper presented at 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition , Montreal, Quebec, Canada . 10.18260/1-2--57415. DOI: 10.18260/1-2--57415
• Alvarez, J., & Mironenko, O., & Shao, Y. V. (2024, June), Board 89: Work in Progress: Promoting Undergraduate Student Success through Faculty Mentoring in Engineering Education Paper presented at 2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Portland, Oregon. 10.18260/1-2--48389. DOI: 10.18260/1-2--48389
• Shao, Y. V., & Alvarez, J., & Mironenko, O. (2024, June), Enhancing Understanding and Retention in Undergraduate ECE Courses through Concept Mapping Paper presented at 2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Portland, Oregon. 10.18260/1-2--47322. DOI: 10.18260/1-2--47322
• Mironenko, O., & Alvarez, J. (2023, June), Assessing the Impact of Weekly In-class Pop Quizzes on Student Performance in a Fundamental ECE Course Paper presented at 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Baltimore , Maryland. 10.18260/1-2--42314. DOI: 10.18260/1-2--42314
• Mironenko, O., & Chen, Y. W. (2023, June), Student Learning Outcomes in Two Fundamental ECE Courses with Multi-Modal Delivery During COVID Response Paper presented at 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Baltimore , Maryland. 10.18260/1-2--44301. DOI: 10.18260/1-2--44301

Professional Societies

• American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), member (2021-current)

Service on College Committees

• ENG 580/CS 591 TA/ ECE 590 TL - Teaching and Leadership, instructor (2022-present)

Service on Campus Committees

• Academic Senate, senator (2023-present)

Other Outside Service

• "Introduction to Green Energy" Virtual Reality Tour for "Discover ECE" middle school day summer camp (2023,2025)

Teaching Honors

• ECE Ronald W. Pratt Outstanding Teaching Award for Faculty (2025)
• Teacher Ranked as Excellent by their Students, ECE330, SU25
• Teacher Ranked as Excellent by their Students, ECE330, SP25
• Teacher Ranked as Excellent by their Students, ECE333, FA24
• Teacher Ranked as Excellent by their Students, ECE330, FA23
• Teacher Ranked as Excellent by their Students, ECE330, SU23
• Teacher Ranked as Excellent by their Students, ECE330, SP22
• Teacher Ranked as Excellent by their Students, ECE330, FA21

Recent Courses Taught

• ECE 210 - Analog Signal Processing
• ECE 211 - Analog Circuits & Systems
• ECE 330 - Power Ckts & Electromechanics
• ECE 333 - Green Electric Energy
• ECE 398 GG - Electric Vehicles (EVs)
• ECE 445 - Senior Design Project Lab