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Dr. Derek Schuurman

Professor
Computer Science

Biography

Derek Schuurman's  includes working in  for several years before returning to academia. His interest in technology began in his early teens playing with  and . He is also interested in the bigger picture of ethics, perspectives, and issues related to technology using insights from the philosophy of technology in conversation with the .

He is author of the book  and co-author of , both published by IVP Academic. He is also a regular contributor to the , and a .

Prof. Schuurman is a fellow of the , an associate fellow of the Kirby Liang Centre, and was made a senior member of the . He is a member of the , , , and serves as a book review editor for .

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Education

  • BASc Electrical Engineering,
  • MASc Electrical Engineering,
  • PhD,

Events & Appearances

Oct 08, 2026
AI and Faith Conference

Prince Conference Center | 12:00am-11:59pm

Academic Interests

  • issues relating to faith and computer technology
  • computer science pedagogy
  • embedded systems and IoT
  • robotics and computer vision

Recent talks

Professor Schuurman was selected as the for 2023-2024.

Select Articles

  • Derek C. Schuurman, , Christian Courier, February 5, 2024 ( format). 
  • Derek C. Schuurman, , IEEE Computer Magazine, Volume 57, Issue 9, September, 2024. 
  • Derek C. Schuurman, , Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith, Volume 75, Number 3, December 2023, 155-161. 
  • Derek C. Schuurman, , Christian Scholar's Review blog, January 20, 2023 (winner of a  for a Topical Blog). 
  • Derek C. Schuurman, , Pro Rege, Vol. 46, No. 1, September, 2017, 4-11 (available also in Portuguese as ). 
  • Derek C. Schuurman, , Pro Rege, Vol. 44, No. 3, March, 2016, 14-20. 
  • Derek C. Schuurman, , Christian Scholar's Review, Volume XLIX, Number 2, Winter 2020, 161-174. 
  • Derek C. Schuurman, , Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith, Volume 71, Number 2, June 2019, 75-82. 
  • Bryan W. House, David W. Capson, Derek C. Schuurman, , Proceedings of the IEEE International Symposium on Sustainable Systems and Technology (ISSST), May 2011.

  • D.C. Schuurman and D.W. Capson, , IEEE Transactions on Robotics and Automation, April 2004, Volume 20, Issue 2, 319- 334.

    Book Chapters

     

  • Derek C. Schuurman, 鈥淩esponse to Chapter 4: The Importance of Humility and Humor: Countermeasures against Techno-Foolishness鈥, in , updated and expanded edition, by Quentin J. Schultze, Integratio Press, 2024, 137-141.
  • Derek C. Schuurman, 鈥淎I in Education: Villain, Savior, or Something Else?鈥 in , edited by Lynn E. Swaner, Association of Christian Schools International, 2024, 10-16.
  • Derek C. Schuurman, 鈥淪eeking Wisdom in Engineering and Computer Science鈥 in , edited by Edward P. Meadors, Pickwick Publications, 2019, 214-226.

  • Derek C. Schuurman, 鈥淩esponsible Automation: Faith and Work in an Age of Intelligent Machines鈥 in The Wonder and Fear of Technology: Commissioned Essays on Faith and Technology, edited by David H. Kim, Center for Faith & Work, 2016, 42-56.

     

Publications

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Shaping a Digital World: Faith, Culture and Computer Technology

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A Christian Field Guide to Technology for Engineers and Designers

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PSpice Simulation of Power-Electronics Circuits: An Introductory Guide

Exploring Computer Science with the Raspberry Pi

Exploring Computer Science with the Raspberry Pi

Derek Schuurman

Contact Me

526-8562
NH 296 North Hall

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