About Your Instructors
Lecturers
Name: Daniel Jackson
Mini Biography: I'm a professor of computer science. My research is in software design and new programming paradigms. I invented a software design language called Alloy with my students, and I'm completing a book about software design with concepts that will come out in 2021. When I'm not working, I'm taking photographs. I'm a lousy but enthusiastic piano player and singer, am addicted to lake swimming (every day of the summer) and I'm a major tea drinker (my British background).
Office Hours: by appointment for now, send me email
Telephone: 617 396 1160 (always available to chat with a student who needs some urgent help or advice)
Email: dnj@mit.edu
Website: http://people.csail.mit.edu/dnj/ http://portraitsofresilience.com Links to an external site. http://dnj.photo Links to an external site.
Name: Arvind Satyanarayan
Mini Bio: Hi, I'm Arvind! I'm an Assistant Professor and joined MIT 2 years ago, so I still feel pretty new! My research group thinks about data visualization, and how it can help us think better and be more creative. Visualization systems Links to an external site. and Links to an external site. toolkits Links to an external site. my group has helped develop are widely used in industry, data science, and on Wikipedia. When I need to turn my brain off, I like to binge watch TV or experiment with cooking with new ingredients.
Office Hours: TBA
Email: arvindsatya@mit.edu
Website: http://vis.csail.mit.edu
Teaching Assistants
Name: Dylan Lewis
Mini Biography: Hi! 👋 I just finished undergrad this year in 6-2 and now I'm MEnging. When I'm not busy doing MIT things, you can find me walking my dog Leo 🐕 (he really does look like that emoji), experimenting with a new hobby, or making a playlist on Spotify.
6.170 was one of my favorite & most useful classes that I took during undergrad, so I'm very excited to be a TA this term! Looking forward to all the awesome things you'll design & build! Always feel free to reach out for help with the class and/or advice about course 6, classes, MEng, etc.
Office Hours: Mondays 12pm-1pm ET; Wednesdays 12pm-1pm ET
Telephone: 210-818-8787
Email: drlewis@mit.edu
Website: https://dyllew.github.io/#/ Links to an external site.
Name: Amir Farhat
Mini Biography: Hello! My name is Amir and I am an MEng student specializing in Computer Networks and Systems. I was an undergrad in 6-3 and 6.170 was one of my favorite classes, mainly because of how it taught me to approach designing systems. Outside of school, I love to dance bachata, run & work out, read, cook, and play guitar 🎸⚡🎸⚡
I'm looking forward to working with you all this semester. I hope to make the material and experience engaging despite the virtual setting. Please feel free to reach out, whether it's to chat about the course or other non-work things!
Office Hours: Tuesdays 9AM-11AM ET, also feel free reach out!
Telephone: 617-460-7343
Email: amirf@mit.edu
Name: Emily Hu
Mini Biography: Hi! I just finished up my undergrad in course 6-3, and I'm currently working on my MEng project related to music technology. In my free time, I like to read, do various music-y activities, and I'm always down for a crossword.
I took 6.170 two years ago and enjoyed it a ton, and I'm looking forward to working with you all this semester! Really excited to see all your cool designs :) Feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions or want to chat!
Office Hours: Thursdays 6PM-7PM ET; Saturdays 1PM-2PM
Telephone: 940-745-8260
Email: emilyhu@mit.edu
Name: Ebenezer Sefah
Mini Biography: Hi! You can call me EJ. I am from Ghana, West Africa. I am returning to MIT for my MEng in Human Computer Interaction after 5 years in industry. Outside of work, I love to do all forms of dance, though my background is in contemporary ballet and hip hop. I also like cooking and watching movies.
6.170 was one of my favorite classes and it proved to be very useful in industry. I am excited to help you understand the material and also build really cool apps. This semester will be unconventional but we will make the best out of it and have fun in the process. You can always contact me if you have any questions about the class or the tech industry or just want to talk.
Office Hours: Thursdays 11AM-12PM ET; Fridays 9PM-10PM ET
Telephone: 505-310-5471
Email: esefah@mit.edu