Joe Driewer

Joe Driewer is an Assistant Professor of Engineering at Dordt University, joining the faculty in January 2024. Prior to this role, he served as Chief Physicist and Director of a radiation oncology practice at Nebraska Methodist Hospital, bringing clinical expertise to his teaching.

• Ph.D., Nuclear Engineering, University of Missouri: Columbia
• Residency, Therapeutic Medical Physics, University of Nebraska - Omaha Medical Center
• MBA, Nebraska Methodist College
• MS, Nuclear Engineering, University of Missouri: Columbia
• MDiv, Covenant Theological Seminary
• BS, Electrical Engineering, Washington University in St. Louis
• BA, Physics and Computer Science, Hastings College

Driewer’s research focuses on radiotherapy, with emphasis on robotic applications and radiation dosimetry. His work bridges clinical physics with engineering education, informed by his decade-long experience in radiation oncology.

In his academic role, Driewer teaches courses such as History of Science & Technology, Electronic Devices & Circuits, and Core 100: Kingdom, Identity, and Calling. His clinical background enriches classroom discussions with real-world examples.

Driewer holds professional certification as a Diplomat of the American Board of Radiology (DABR) in therapeutic radiation physics, demonstrating technical and medical rigor in his field.

Outside academia, Driewer enjoys long walks with his wife, spending time with their daughters, football, scuba diving, and marathon running.