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Member, Drone Safety Team (DST) [formerly Unmanned Aircraft Safety Team], Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

Member, Critical Infrastructure Partnership Advisory Council (CIPAC), UAS Security Working Group, Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

Member, Counter-UAS Working Group (SC-238), Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics (RTCA)

Vice President; Treasurer Emeritus; Educator Trustee Emeritus, University Aviation Association (UAA)

Editor Emeritus, Collegiate Aviation Review International,ÌýUniversity Aviation Association (UAA)

FUNDED PROJECTS

Research

PI, Visual Clearances for Unmanned Aircraft – Gap Analysis and Recommendations (Contract 80HQTR24AA003, in collaboration with Booz Allen Hamilton), NASA, Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate, Aug 2025-Aug 2026, $200,000

Project PI, Analyze Drone Traffic (A11L.UAS.122), ASSURE UAS Research & Development Program, Nov 2024-Jan 2028, $3,768,136; Institutional: $2,671,977

Project PI, Integrate & Analyze sUAS Survey, Registration and Airspace Data for Enhanced Risk Assessment & Forecasting, Federal Aviation Administration, Contract No. 692M15-18-D-00018, Sep 2024-Aug 2026, $1,250,000.ÌýÌý

Project PI, Increase Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Conspicuity in Terminal Environments (A11L.UAS.128), ASSURE UAS Research & Development Program, Jun 2024-Dec 2026 (Projected), $2,059,997; Institutional: $576,301

Co-PI, Identify Models for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) / Urban Air Mobility (UAM) Safe Automation (A11L.UAS.98), 2022-2024, $1,625,116; Institutional: $350,000

Project PI, sUAS Traffic Analysis (A11L.UAS.91), Jul 2021-Sep 2023, $2,326,501; Institutional: $1,876,501 (Initial Annual Report: https://assureuas.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/First-Annual-Report-Final-v1.1-11-14-2022-WEBSITE.pdf)

PI, sUAS Mid-Air Collision (MAC) Likelihood (A11L.UAS.89), ASSURE UAS Research and Development Program, Jan 2021-Dec 2022, $1,069,000; Institutional: $215,000 (Final Report:  https://www.assureuas.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/A47_Final-Report.pdf)

Co-PI, Integrating Expanded and Non-Segregated UAS Operations into the NAS: Impact on Traffic Trends and Safety (A11L.UAS.69), ASSURE UAS Research and Development Program, FY 2020-2021, $1,497,279; Institutional: $255,000 (Final Report: https://www.assure.msstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/A21-Final-Report.pdf)

Co-I, UAS Parameters, Exceedances, and Recording Rates for ASIAS (A11L.UAS.43), ASSURE UAS Research and Development Program, May 2018-Oct 2019, $399,716; Institutional: $100,000 (Final Report: https://www.assureuas.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/A20-Final-Report.pdf)

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Curriculum Developer & Lead Instructor, Department of Energy, Office of Aviation Management Aviation Safety Course, 2023, $30,000

Curriculum Developer & Lead Instructor, Unmanned Aircraft Systems Short Course for Federal Agencies* with Law Enforcement Responsibilities, 2018-2022, $500,000+

Curriculum Developer & Lead Instructor, Department of Energy, Office of Aviation Management Aviation Safety Course, 2021, $16,500

Awards & Accolades

Eagle Research Award, ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ, 2025

Abas Sivjee Outstanding Research Award, ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ, 2025

Graduate Commencement Speaker, ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ, Spring 2024

V.L. Laursen Award, University Aviation Association, 2023

College of Aviation Researcher of the Year, ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ, 2022

Outstanding Leadership Award, Radio Technical Commission on Aeronautics, 2022

Outstanding Performance Award (Tenure-Track), Department of Aeronautical Science, ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ, 2021

Frank E. Sorenson Award, University Aviation Association, 2020

President's Award, University Aviation Association, 2017

SCHOLARLY WORKS

Lange, R.A., Rice, S., Wallace, R.J., Winter, S.R., Vasquez, M., Woods, S. (2024). Creation of a System Taxonomy for Advanced Air Mobility Operations. Drone Systems and Applications, 8(8), 402.Ìýhttps://doi.org/10.1139/dsa-2024-0013

Wallace, R.J., Rice, S., Lee, S., & Winter, S.R. (2024).ÌýUnveiling Potential Industry Analytics Provided by Unmanned Aircraft System Remote Identification: A Case Study Using Aeroscope. Drones, 8(8), 402.Ìýhttps://doi.org/10.3390/drones8080402 

Cross, D.S.,ÌýWallace, R.J., Cross, J., & Mendonca, F.A.C. (2024). Understanding Pilot's Perception of Mental Health Issues: A Qualitative Phenomenological Investigation Among Airline Pilots in the United States.Ìý°ä³Ü°ù±ð³Ü²õ,Ìý16(8): e66277. doi: 10.7759/cureus.66277

Lee, S., Welch, J.K., Wallace, R.J., Cross, D.S., & Loffi, J.M. (2024). ChatGPT in the Classroom: A Practical Guide for Educators. Journal of Aviation/Aerospace Education & Research. 33(3). https://doi.org/10.58940/2329-258X.2047

Simoneau, T., Wallace, R.J., Spence, T.B., Rupprecht, J. (2023). An Analysis of Federal Aviation Administration Enforcement Actions Against Remote Pilots. International Journal of Aviation, Aeronautics, and Aerospace, 10(4). https://doi.org/10.58940/2374-6793.1850

Wallace, R.J., Winter, S.R., Rice, S., Loffi, J.M., Lee, S, Park, J., Neff, A., McNall, C. (2023). An Examination of sUAS Operations in Proximity to a Major U.S. Airport.ÌýTechnology in Society,Ìý76, 2024, 102433.Ìýhttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.techsoc.2023.102433

Wallace, R.J., Winter, S.R., Rice, S., Kovar, D.C., & Lee, S. (2023). Three Case Studies on Small Uncrewed Aerial Systems Near Midair Collisions with Aircraft: An Evidence-based Approach for Using Objective Uncrewed Aerial Systems Detection Technology. SAE International Journal of Aerospace, 16(3). https://doi.org/10.4271/01-16-03-0023

Rice, S., Lange, R., Crouse, S.R., Winter, S., & Wallace, R.J. (2023). Utilizing the Alarm Taxonomy and Classification Systems (ATACS) to Redesign Landing Gear Warnings. International Journal of Aviation Aeronautics & Aerospace, 10(1).Ìý https://doi.org/10.58940/2374-6793.1794

Simonson, R.J., Keebler, J.R., Wallace, R.J., & Griggs, A.C. (2021). An Investigation of Team Inputs, Processes, and Emergent States on Team Performance in a Spaceship Bridge Simulation. Proceedings of the 65^th Annual Symposium of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, 65(1),1475-1479. https://doi.org/10.1177%2F1071181321651115

Winter, S.R., Lamb, T.L.,ÌýWallace, R.J., & Anderson, C.L. (2021). Flight Shaming Customers into Aviation Sustainability: Which Factors Moderate? The International Journal of Sustainable Aviation,Ìý7(1), 21-45.Ìýhttps://dx.doi.org/10.1504/IJSA.2021.115340

Loffi, J.M.,ÌýWallace, R.J., Vance, S.M., Jacob, J., Dunlap, J.C., Mitchell, T.A., & Johnson, D.C. (2021). Pilot Visual Detection of Small Unmanned Aircraft on Final Approach during Nighttime Conditions.ÌýInternational Journal of Aviation, Aeronautics, and Aerospace, 8(1).ÌýÌýhttps://commons.erau.edu/ijaaa/vol8/iss1/11

Wallace, R.J., Robbins, J.M., Loffi, J.M., Holliman, J.K., Metscher, D.S., & Rogers, T.R. (2020). Evaluating LAANC Utilization & Compliance for Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems in Controlled Airspace. International Journal of Aviation, Aeronautics, and Aerospace, 7(2). Retrieved from https://commons.erau.edu/ijaaa/vol7/iss2/4

Macchiarella, N.D., Adkins, K.A., & Wallace, R.J.Ìý(2020). Using Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems for Remote Sensing and Data Collection: Aerospace Education and Service Learning.ÌýAIAA SciTech 2020 Forum.ÌýDOI: https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2020-1771

Wallace, R.J., Vance, S.M., Loffi, J.M., Jacob, J., Dunlap, J.C., Mitchell, T.A., Thomas, R. & Whyte, S.R. (2019). Cleared to land: Pilot visual detection of small unmanned aircraft during final approach.Ìý​International Journal of Aviation, Aeronautics, and Aerospace​, 6(5). Retrieved from https://commons.erau.edu/ijaaa/vol6/iss5/12/

Wallace, R.J., Kiernan, K.M., Haritos, T., Robbins, J.M., & Loffi, J.M. (2019). Evaluating small UAS operations and potential National Airspace System interference using AeroScope. Journal of Aviation Technology and Engineering, 8(2). https://doi.org/10.7771/2159-6670.1189

Wallace, R.J., Kiernan, K.M., Robbins, J.M. & Haritos,ÌýT. (2019).ÌýSmall unmanned aircraft system operator compliance with visual line of sight requirements.ÌýInternational Journal of Aviation, Aeronautics, and Aerospace, 6(2). Retrieved from https://commons.erau.edu/ijaaa/vol6/iss2/3

Ison, A.G., Loffi, J.L., Vance, S.M., & Wallace, R.J. (2018).ÌýWho owns the sky.ÌýJournal of Unmanned Aerial Systems, 4(1). Retrieved from https://www.uasjournal.org/sites/default/files/articles/UASJournal-Vol4-Issue1-ison-loffi-vance-wallace.pdf

Wallace, R.J., Kiernan, K.W., Haritos, T., Robbins, J. & D'souza, G.V. (2018).ÌýEvaluating small UAS near midair collision risk using AeroScope and ADS-B.ÌýInternational Journal of Aviation, Aeronautics, and Aerospace, 5(4). Retrieved from https://commons.erau.edu/ijaaa/vol5/iss4/2

Wallace, R.J., Haritos, T., & Robbins, J.M. (2018). Building evidence the Federal Aviation Administration’s UAS safety strategy needs improvement. International Journal of Aviation, Aeronautics, and Aerospace, 5(1). Retrieved from https://commons.erau.edu/ijaaa/vol5/iss1/10

Wallace, R.J., Loffi, J.M., Quiroga, M., & Quiroga, C. (2018). Exploring commercial counter-UAS operations: A case study of the 2017 Dominican Republic Festival Presidente. International Journal of Aviation, Aeronautics, and Aerospace, 2(8). Retrieved from https://commons.erau.edu/ijaaa/vol5/iss2/8/

Baum, M.S., Kiernan, K.K., Steinman, D.W. & Wallace, R.J. (2018). UAS Pilots Code. Aviators Code Initiative. Retrieved from http://www.secureav.com/UASPC-annotated-v1.0.pdf

Wallace, R.J., Loffi, J.M., Vance, S.M., Jacob, J.D., Dunlap, J.C., & Mitchell, T.A. (2018). Pilot visual detection of sUAS equipped with strobe lighting. Journal of Aviation Technology & Engineering 7(2), 57-66. https://doi.org/10.7771/2159-6670.1177

Wallace, R.J. & Loffi, J.M. (2017). How law enforcement unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) could improve tactical response to active shooter situations: The case of the 2017 Las Vegas Shooting. International Journal of Aviation, Aeronautics, and Aerospace, 4(4). https://doi.org/10.15394/ijaaa.2017.1198

Vance, S.M., Wallace, R. J., Loffi, J.M., Jacob, J.D., Dunlap, J.C., & Mitchell, T.A. (2017).Ìý Detecting and assessing collision potential of aircraft and small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) by visual observers. International Journal of Aviation, Aeronautics, and Aerospace, 4(4). https://doi.org/10.15394/ijaaa.2017.1188

Wallace, R.J. & Loffi, J.M. (2017). Position Paper: Evolution of UAS policy in the wake of Taylor v. Huerta. International Journal of Aviation, Aeronautics, and Aerospace, 4(3). https://doi.org/10.15394/ijaaa.2017.1179

Wallace, R.J., Loffi, J.M. & Courtney, R.M. (2017). Evaluating methods of FAA regulatory compliance for educational use of unmanned aircraft systems. Collegiate Aviation Review International, 35(1), 25-51.Ìý http://dx.doi.org/10.22488/okstate.18.100473  

Loffi, J.M., Wallace, R.J. & Ison, C.S. (2016). Analysis of the Federal Aviation Administration’s small UAS regulations for hobbyist and recreational users. International Journal of Aviation, Aeronautics, and Aerospace, 4(1). http://dx.doi.org/10.15394/ijaaa.2016.1111

Loffi, J.M., Wallace, R.J., Jacobs, J.D. & Dunlap, J.C. (2016). Seeing the threat: Pilot visual detection of unmanned aircraft systems in visual meteorological conditions. International Journal of Aviation, Aeronautics, and Aerospace, 3(3). http://commons.erau.edu/ijaaa/vol3/iss3/13/

Wallace, R.J. (2016). Position Paper: Safety Culture: Why the FAA should consider adapting the WINGS Pilot Proficiency Program as a method of remote pilot recertification. International Journal of Aviation, Aeronautics, and Aerospace, 3(3). https://doi.org/10.15394/ijaaa.2016.1138

Wallace, R.J. & Loffi, J.M. (2015).Ìý Examining unmanned aerial system threats & defenses: A conceptual analysis.ÌýInternational Journal of Aviation, Aeronautics, and Aerospace, 2(4). http://dx.doi.org/10.15394/ijaaa.2015.1084

Wallace, R.J. & Loffi, J.M. (2014).Ìý The unmitigated insider threat to aviation (part 2): An analysis of countermeasures.Ìý Journal of Transportation Security. 7(4), 307-331.Ìý http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12198-014-0150-6 

Loffi, J.M. & Wallace, R.J. (2014).Ìý The unmitigated insider threat to aviation (part 1): A qualitative analysis of risks.Ìý Journal of Transportation Security. 7(4), 289-305.Ìý http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12198-014-0144-4

Loffi, J.M., Wallace, R.J. & Harris, E.L. (2014).Ìý Explaining supply chain security through the lens of Grid and Group theory.Ìý Global Supply Chain Security.Ìý New York: Springer Books.Ìý

Wallace, R.J. & Hubbard, T.P. (2014).Ìý Effect of 406 MHz ELTs and COSPAS-SARSAT cessation of 121.5 MHz ELT monitoring on search and rescue duration for general aviation aircraft accidents in the contiguous United States.Ìý International Journal of Aviation, Aeronautics, and Aerospace.  1(2).Ìý http://commons.erau.edu/ijaaa/vol1/iss2/2

Wallace, R.J. (2014).Ìý Effect of cellular phone and radar forensics on search and rescue duration for general aviation aircraft accidents in the contiguous United States.Ìý Journal of Aviation Technology & Engineering.Ìý 3(2) p. 35-43.Ìý http://dx.doi.org/10.7771/2159-6670.1093

TECHNICAL REPORTS

Wallace, R.J. & Kovar, D.C. (2023, December 5). Virginia UAV Activity Study: Virginia Airspace Analysis (Technical Report). Virginia Institute for Spaceflight & Autonomy. https://vipcorg.app.box.com/s/3kbzf30vhjgy8ea4qyman9o57pafs8d8

Wallace, R.J. & Kovar, D.C. (2023, October 22). Hampton Roads: Virginia Airspace Analysis (Technical Report).ÌýVirginia Institute for Spaceflight & Autonomy. https://www.virginiaipc.org/uploads/b/c0fd51a0-0c37-11ec-bf95-b11bf6ee8ae9/Virginia%20UAV%20Activity%20Study_OTkxOD.pdf