Joe Steininger, PhD

Puzzlemaster – Joe Steininger PhD is a lifelong learner who has worn many hats over the course of his career. As a Research Scientist in the Center of Engineering Innovation (CEI) at UT Dallas and the Center for Applied AI at the Richardson Innovation Quarter with UT Dallas Expertise (CAIQUE) he has managed projects spanning topics from biological engineering to social science to artificial intelligence.

Passionate about education and student engagement, Joe has mentored a number of undergraduates and designed experiences to engage users from organizations such as DARPA and BEST Robotics on CEI’s Polycraft World Platform.

Joe holds an undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering from MIT and a Ph.D. from UT Southwestern Medical Center.