Pocket Professor

About us

Hi, I'm Cassius.

I'm a professor of chemistry. I built Pocket Professor so every student can have a patient professor in their pocket: one that shows every step, not just the answer.

I'm also a former firefighter and EMT, and I bring that range of experience to everything I teach.

Pocket Professor is our family's project.

Cassius on the California coast
My wife on a mountain trail at sunset

A family of scientists

Two scientists, one shared love of learning.

My undergraduate degree is in biochemistry, with a minor in biology. My wife's is in biology, with a minor in chemistry. The subjects in these apps are the ones we know and love best.

That is why each app is written the way a good professor explains things: one clear step at a time, with the reasoning shown.

Our family

Happiest outside.

We have two sons, and we still miss our dog, Savvy. We love nature, and our best days are spent outdoors, looking closely at the world and asking questions about it.

My wife and our son looking at leaves on a tree
My wife carrying our son through the forest
Savvy, our fluffy cream-colored dog

And Savvy

Our good dog, Savvy.

Soft ears, a big heart and the most patient face in the house. We miss Savvy every day.

What we care about

The values behind every app.

Learning

Understanding beats memorizing. Every app teaches the why, not just the what.

Truth

Every answer shows its reasoning, so you can check it yourself and trust what you learn.

Freedom

Open the apps in any browser, on any device, with no account needed to start.

Access to education

A good teacher shouldn't depend on where you live or what you can pay. Every app starts with a useful free level.

Say hello.

Questions, ideas, or a topic you wish an app covered? We'd love to hear from you.