Peter Ostafichuk

Peter Ostafichuk is a Teaching Professor at the University of British Columbia, affiliated with the Faculty of Applied Science and the Department of Mechanical Engineering. Holding the Patrick Campbell Chair in Engineering Design, he focuses on pedagogical innovation in engineering education. His roles include chairing the First Year Engineering program and serving on leadership boards like the Canadian Engineering Education Association and the Institute for Engineering Teaching.

• Education: B.A.Sc. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from UBC
• Professional Affiliations: P.Eng. (Professional Engineer), Fellow of the Engineering Institute of Canada (FEC), member of ASEE, CEEA-ACÉG, EGAD, and STLHE

Research Interests include:

• Teaching innovation and curriculum design
• Team dynamics in engineering education
• Student well-being and academic resilience
• Aerodynamics in sports applications
• Transdisciplinary knowledge integration

Recent Publications focus on engineering education trends, student well-being during remote learning, and transdisciplinary teaching methods. His work emphasizes practical pedagogical frameworks like interactive video tools and design process methodologies.

Scientific Awards:

• Engineers Canada Medal for Distinction in Engineering Education (2023)
• UBC Margaret Fulton Award (2017)

He has held leadership roles in curriculum development, including the Engineering Graduate Attributes Development Project, and mentors students across courses such as APSC 100 & 101, APSC 366, and MECH 328.