Paul Downing

Paul Downing serves as the Faculty Fellow of HVACR at Ivy Tech Community College’s South Bend campus in Indiana. With a strong foundation in the HVACR field, he began his career as a maintenance technician and advanced through roles as a service technician and field supervisor. His passion for mentoring and developing new talent led him to transition into full-time teaching, where he now focuses on preparing the next generation of HVACR professionals.

Before entering the HVACR industry, Paul worked as an Air-Mixed Gas Commercial Diver and underwater welder, bringing a unique blend of technical expertise and hands-on experience to his current role. Outside the classroom, he enjoys traveling with his wife, attending live music events, and gaming together.

Paul is working with Nosang Myung, Bernard Keating-Crawford Professor of Engineering, and Rev. Bryan Paulsen, S.J., Assistant Professor, both of the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Notre Dame, and graduate research assistants James Magas and Max Ziesel on EARTH Thrust 3, Project 3.1.