Assistant Professor
Engineering Education
 

Academic Degrees

• Ph.D. in Engineering Education - Virginia Tech
• M.S. in Civil Engineering - Virginia Tech
• B.S. in Civil Engineering - NC State University

Certifications

• Ph.D.

Areas of Research and Professional Interest

• Transfer of engineering learning
• The transition between engineering school and work
• Broadening participation in engineering
• Cyberlearning (mixed reality and virtual reality technology)

Research Profiles:

• Google Scholar

Courses Taught

• ENGR 891 - Theory in STEM Education Research
• CIVE 341 - Introduction to Structural Analysis
• CIVE 201 - Civil Engineering Analysis I

About Logan Perry

Dr. Perry is an Assistant Professor of Engineering Education in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. His work contains a unique blend of engineering education and civil engineering projects. Dr. Perry’s current work centers on understanding how engineers become prepared for professional practice and how engineering education can better support that process. His research examines learning and transfer in foundational engineering courses, transitions from university to industry, and the development of workforce readiness through innovative approaches such as virtual reality and immersive learning environments. Through his work, Dr. Perry aims to bridge the gap between education and practice by aligning educational experiences with the evolving demands of the engineering profession.

Honors and Awards

• 2026 Henry Y. Kleinkauf Family Distinguished New Faculty Teaching Award
• 2024 Olsson Teaching Award

Selected Publications

Lopez, J., Perry, L. A., Bhandari, S., Ayer, S. K., & Hallowell, M. R. (2026). Exploring the Potential for Safety Training in VR to Generate Emotional Engagement and Situational Interest among Construction Workers. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 152(3), 04025272.

Deters, J. R., Paretti, M. C., Perry, L. A., & Ott, R. (2024). What does it mean to be “prepared for work”? Perceptions of new engineers. Journal of Engineering Education, 113(1), 103-123.

Perry, L. A., & London, J. S. (2021, July). The Transfer of Learning Between School and Work: A New Stance in the Debate About Engineering Graduates’ Preparedness for Career Success Abstract. In 2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access.