She teaches a broad range of engineering classes related to introductory materials science, electronic materials, kinetics, microelectronics processing, photovoltaics, and alternative energy. In 2010, she was awarded the College of Engineering Award for Excellence in Service. In 2007 - 2008, she was an SJSU Teacher Scholar. In 2002, she was awarded the College of Engineering Excellence in Teaching award. Dr. Gleixner has an active research program related to designing and fabricating solar cells and MEMS devices.