Dr. Anderson is a professor of Aerospace Engineering and the Director of the Eagle Flight Research Center at ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ. He is an authority on flight dynamics; automatic flight controls; electric and hybrid electric propulsion; and novel vehicle concepts including fixed wing hybrid aircraft and e/hVTOL urban mobility vehicles. Dr. Anderson has lead a team that developed and flew the first manned electric gas/battery hybrid aircraft. He is the author of University patents in the area of hybrid aircraft propulsion and active ground noise mitigation of motors and rotors. His research in these areas include $4M in externally funded programs. His background includes not only engineering but also experience as an ATP rated pilot with category and class ratings that include airplane single and multiengine, land and sea, glider and helicopter. He holds an FAA certified flight instructor, Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) operator and airframe & powerplant certificate with inspection authorization. Dr. Anderson’s awards include the Lindbergh Electric Airplane Prize, The Carnegie Foundation's Florida University Professor of the Year and the University’s Researcher of the Year. Â
Funded Research Activities:
- Hybrid and Electric Aircraft Propulsion
- Alternative aviation fuel certification and testing
- Hybrid tailsitter UAV development - Airframe/propulsion/controls
- Agricultural UAV research and development
- Manned aircraft Fly-by-Wire systems
- Aircraft Parameter Identification (PID) for simulation, math modeling and controls
Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering, University of Central Florida
M.S. - Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
B.S. - Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
- Gulfstream Aerospace; Engineer, Summers 2004 and 2005
Credentials
- Airline Transport Pilot,
- Commercial pilot and Certified Flight Instructor in Airplanes Land and Sea, Helicopters, Multi-engine, Instrument and Glider,
- Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic, with Inspection Authorization,
- Remote Pilot: Small Unmanned System, and
- Basic Ground Instructor.
Memberships
- AIAA,
- Experimental Aircraft Association,Â
- International Aerobatics Club,
- Soaring Society of America,
- Commemorative Air Force, T-6 Texan Pilot in Command, and
- Vertical Flight Society.
- 2012 Florida State University Professor of the Year, The Carnegie Foundation
- Researcher of the Year ERAU, 2006
- Unsung Eagle Service Award, 2006
- President’s Safety Award, 2010
- Runner up to the Teach of the Year, 2007