Research Projects Directory

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PI David Thirtyacre

CO-I Joseph Cerreta

CO-I Scott Burgess
The use of UAS in agricultural operations is increasing under the 14CFR Part 137 regulations. However, there is little data on the efficiency of using UAS to spread gradual products. This research seeks to determine efficiency through flight testing.

PI Aman Gupta

CO-I Ronald Mau
Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) is characterized by identification and reduction of risks focused on the entire supply chain associated with three different flows namely, material, financial, and informational flow. Using event study methods, we empirically investigate the effect on a firm's equity price (financial flow) related to delays, supplier issues and other issues associated with the firm's supply chain in the Aviation and Aerospace industry.

Teaching Innovation

PI Aaron Glassman

CO-I Rosalee Opengart
This research will examine the role of cognitive predisposition in the ability of university students to operationalize innovation. Using Regulatory Focus Theory as a lens, different university curricula from schools teaching innovation will be compared to determine if there is a specific way in which innovation could be taught to allow the most number of students to operationalize the concept of innovation. Finally, innovation as a concept will be connected to entrepreneurship and creativity and the scope of the research widened for further study.

The purpose of this research is to investigate the impact of using PollEverywhere web software on student engagement in large lecture courses.

PI Doreen McGunagle

CO-I Dixie Button
The goal of this research project is to analyze the ethics of social media used by U.S. airlines. In particular, how the four major carriers, Southwest Airlines, Delta, United, and American Airlines Group, stack up against each other in terms of privacy and the ethical use of information obtained via social media sites such as Facebook.

PI Alan Bender
This is an investigation into a practically unknown chapter in U.S. airline history: the advent of a brand new breed of airlines in the aftermath of World War II, mom-and-pop discounters immensely popular with the general public but very threatening to the established airlines and to the federal regulatory system.

PI Michael Hickey
With technological breakthroughs in miniaturized aircraft-related components, including but not limited to communications, computer systems and sensors and, state-of-the-art unmanned aerial systems (UAS) have become a reality. This fast growing industry is anticipating and responding to a myriad of societal applications that will provide either new or more cost effective solutions that previous technologies could not, or will replace activities that involved humans in flight with associated risks.

PI Brent Terwilliger

CO-I David Ison

CO-I Dennis Vincenzi

CO-I Dahai Liu
This continuing research project features refinement of UAS application methods to support of ARFF responses. Previously, modeling and simulation, in combination with UAS attribute performance models, was implemented to better understand challenges, limitations, and potential benefits of UAS support. However, based on the findings and recommendations of the original inquiry, the research will be expanded to include examination of operator knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs), performance rating standards, and appropriate training requirements and delivery approaches.

PI Michael Wills
Research, curate, and redevelop all course materials to meet 2021 best cybersecurity practices and certification requirements for (ISC)² Certified Information Systems Security Professional program

PI David Thirtyacre

CO-I Joseph Cerreta
Uncrewed Underwater Vehicles (UAV) and Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) operate in a similar fashion. However, there are major differences in the environment and control methods. This research investigates the similarities and differences and makes recommendations on effective cross training.

PI Cheri Marcham

CO-I Scott Burgess

CO-I Patti Clark

CO-I Joseph Cerreta
This project evaluated the feasibility of using small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) equipped with commercial photoionization detectors to remotely detect and characterize airborne volatile organic compounds. Internal ERAU College of Aviation funding supported interdisciplinary field testing, student involvement, and dissemination through national conferences and a peer-reviewed journal publication.

PI Cristina Cottom

CO-I Angela Atwell

CO-I Lisa Martino

CO-I Sara Ombres
The purpose of this research study is to extend CTLE-W's previous research on virtual faculty learning communities (VCoP) by testing a new VCoP for scalability with an expanded participation pool. This study also seeks to increase the sense of belonging among non-collocated faculty participants and to use the VCoP to provide continuing education on effective feedback practices.This VCoP and the research study will last for 8 weeks during the fall and spring. As part of the participation in the VCoP faculty will complete several online asynchronous activities using VoiceThread to discuss effective feedback practices, as well as a survey at the beginning and end of their VCoP experience.