Joseph Powers

Joseph Powers is a Professor and Associate Chair at the University of Notre Dame in the College of Engineering, specifically within the Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering. His work focuses on engineering education and curriculum reform through the CDIO Initiative, a framework for engineering education that emphasizes collaborative, project-based learning.

• Administrative Role: Associate Chair
• Email: powers@nd.edu

Research interests include:

• Engineering Education
• Curriculum Development
• Project-Based Learning
• Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

He has contributed to the CDIO Conferences, which document the implementation and evolution of the CDIO framework across institutions globally. His involvement spans over a decade of conference proceedings.

As a faculty member, he has played a pivotal role in disseminating the CDIO model through organizational leadership, workshops, and publications.