2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Educators’ Perspectives on the use of Generative AI Tools in Teaching and Educational Research in Engineering

Presented at Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering Division (TELPhE) Technical Session 2

Since the release of ChatGPT by OpenAI in November 2022, the integration of generative AI (genAI) into teaching and education has gained significant attention and experienced rapid growth within university engineering programs. This paper investigates the application of genAI in engineering education and research, focusing on the potential benefits and challenges of its adoption. Specifically, the study: A) Analyzes how educators and students perceive and utilize genAI and ChatGPT in engineering education; B) Explores the advantages, challenges, and limitations associated with these technologies; and C) Examines educators’ views on using and understanding tools like genAI, particularly ChatGPT. The research incorporates both qualitative and quantitative survey data from students and faculty, assessing educators’ attitudes towards genAI, their methods of implementation, and specific use cases in teaching and research. It also considers the viewpoints of those who oppose the use of genAI or discourage its adoption among students. Additionally, the paper discusses students’ insights regarding both the beneficial and detrimental uses of genAI. The findings from the surveys conducted with faculty and students are presented throughout the paper.

Authors

Dr. Adeel Khalid Kennesaw State University [biography]

Adeel Khalid, Ph.D.
Professor
Industrial and Systems Engineering
Office: 470-578-7241
Dr. Sanjeev Adhikari http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5051-0346 Kennesaw State University [biography]

Dr. Sanjeev Adhikari is faculty from Kennesaw State University. Previously he was faculty at Morehead State University from 2009 to 2016 and faculty at Purdue University – Indianapolis from 2016 to 2019. He completed a Ph.D. degree in civil engineering, focusing on construction management, from Michigan Technological University in 2008. He has an extensive teaching background with 22 years of the academic experience at five different universities. Students and
departments have always praised him for his outstanding teaching and research excellence. He has been involved in numerous professional societies to supplement his teaching and research, including ASCE, ACI, ASEE, ASC, ATMAE, and TRB. His research output has been well disseminated as he has published 100+ journal papers and conference papers. His research interests are 1) Creating Innovative Sustainable Materials, 2) Digital Construction, 3) BIM and VDC, 4) Virtual Testing Lab, 5) Construction Education, and 6) Sustainability.

Note

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