Professor John Donald joined the School of Engineering at the University of Guelph in 2013. He received his PhD in Civil Engineering from the University of Waterloo in 1993 and obtained his professional engineering designation in 1994. He has ten years of experience working in industry as an engineer and senior manager, including seven years at an international environmental engineering consulting firm and three years in technology startups. John’s work in academia started in the Ontario college system where he worked in progressively senior academic positions including Dean, and Vice-Presidential roles.
John focuses on Engineering Education research related to the role of engineers in society in the context of engineering practice and the culture of engineering education; and on the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in the context of engineering design education. He is particularly interested in understanding the mechanisms that support the capacity of engineering students to become successful engineers, to develop strong design skills, and to take on leadership roles in engineering and beyond. Key areas of focus include:
Ontario Engineering Competition
College of Engineering and Physical Sciences: U of G Hosts OEC