Paul Griffioen

Dr. Paul Griffioen serves as assistant professor of engineering at Dordt University. His office is located in SB 2619.

His research interests include data-driven approaches to the modeling, analysis, and design of resilient and secure cyber-physical systems. His research interests also include forming a distinctly Christian approach to engineering, technology, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. He is additionally very interested in the philosophy of Christian education, apologetics, and epistemology.

Prior to Dordt, Dr. Griffioen worked as a postdoctoral researcher at the University of California, Berkeley’s Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences, with Murcat Arcak.

Griffioen was impressed by the way Dordt’s engineering department “articulates, both in its teaching and research, that engineering and technology are not actually neutral domains of study but are ultimately under the Lordship of Jesus Christ just as much as any other area of study.”

“I was drawn to this Christian commitment that is carried out across all teaching, including classes such as ‘History of Science and Technology’ and ‘Technology and Society.’ I was also drawn to the Christian scholarship the engineering department has produced in the area of faith and technology, including the department’s involvement in the Christian Engineering Conference and Society as well as the numerous papers and books published by members of the department.”

Throughout Griffioen’s life, God has blessed him with excellent teaching, a solid foundational understanding of His Word, and a wonderful Christian community that has challenged and helped him grow spiritually.

“I hope to pass on what I have learned by teaching students engineering from an explicitly Reformed Christian worldview, helping them gain a solid Christian education built on Scripture to prepare them for careers as engineers, researchers, teachers, or any other vocation to which God calls them,” he adds.

To learn more about Griffioen's background, interests, and publications, visit his personal website: paulgriffioen.com or view his CV.

Education

• Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University (co-advised by Bruno Sinopoli and Bruce H. Krogh).
• M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University.
• B.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering (with honors), Calvin University.