Teaching Experience

Instructor, Pratt School of Engineering, Duke University

- EGRMGMT 580: Decision Models (MEM), S25

Instructor Rating (In-person): 4.58/5.00

Instructor Rating (Online): 5.00/5.00

EGRMGMT 580: Decision Models (MEM), F22

Instructor Rating (In-person): 4.69/5.00

Teaching Assistant, Fuqua School of Business, Duke University

Decision 611: Decision Models (MBA), S22, S23, S24, S25
Decision 611W: Decision Models (Weekend Executive MBA), S24
Decision 521Q: Decision Analytics and Modeling (MQM), S22
Decision 610: Probability and Statistics (MBA), F20
Decision 516F/K: Quantitative Business Analysis (MMS), F20
MBA Math Camp (MBA), S20

Teaching Assistant, Pratt School of Engineering, Duke University

EGRMGMT 580: Decision Models (MEM), F21

Teaching Assistant, Faculty of Engineering, Bilkent University

IE 325: Stochastic Models (UG), F17, S18, F18, S19

UG Teaching Assistant, Faculty of Engineering, Sabanci University

MATH 203: Introduction to Probability (UG), S17
IE 302: Stochastic Models in Operations Research (UG), F16
ENS 208: Introduction to Industrial Engineering (UG), F15, S16

Coordinator & Moderator, Academic Support Program, Sabanci University

SPS 101: Humanity and Society (UG), S14, F14, S15, F15, S16

Student Comments in Course Evaluations

"He is energetic, precise and interesting in his teaching! He can indicate the critical problems the students are having while being very thoughtful and kind in these comments! He really devoted a lot of effort and energy to making the perfect decision models examples so that the students can learn what ‘professional’ means. He is a role model for young lecturers."

"Cagin Uru is a knowledgeable and engaging instructor who clearly cares about his students' learning. He presents complex concepts in a clear, accessible way and fosters an open, encouraging classroom environment. His enthusiasm for creative teaching—such as integrating performance elements—demonstrates a commitment to making the course memorable and dynamic."

"Cagin created a welcoming and intellectually stimulating learning environment."

"Cagin really puts in the effort to make sure his students understand."

"Cagin is an engaging and knowledgeable instructor."

"Provided real time feedbacks and his teaching skills is really accommodating."

"Uru is caring and knows the things he’s teaching."

"Dr. Uru is an excellent teacher. I really like his course. This is my last semester at Duke and I really appreciate it."