Michael J. Williams
- Title
- Professor
- Michael.Williams@erau.edu Email
- Department
- Management, Marketing and Operations Department
- College
- College of Business
Office Hours
Currently by appointment only in COB 222. Please email williams@erau.edu, or text/call 386-299-4754 to make an appointment.Areas of Expertise
Aviation Maintenance
Aviation Management
Information Systems
Radio Frequency Identification
Intermodal Transportation
External Links
The views expressed on faculty and external web pages are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
Biography
Dr. Michael J. Williams is a Professor of Management in the Department of Marketing, Management and Operations, David. B. O’Maley College of Business at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida. He has been with Embry-Riddle since 1984 and his academic areas of expertise include information systems, radio frequency identification (RFID), intermodal transportation, and aviation maintenance management. Dr. Williams holds a Ph.D. in Computer Technology from Nova Southeastern University, and a Masters of Aviation Management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Certifications include: Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA), FAA A&P Mechanic, FAA Part 107 sUAS, and CompTIA RFID+. His research interests include: aircraft maintenance, aviation management, radio frequency identification (RFID), information systems, and intermodal transportation systems. Dr. Williams’ work has appeared in such publications as the Journal of Air Transportation, World Review of Science, Technology & Sustainable Development, World Review of Intermodal Transportation Research, Multimodal Transport Security: Frameworks and Policy Applications in Freight and Passenger Transport, and the International Journal of Aviation, Aeronautics, and Aerospace.
Education
- Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy in Computing Technology in Education, Nova Southeastern University
- M. - Master in Aviation Management, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
- B. - Bachelor in Professional Aeronautics: Aircraft Maintenance, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
- A. - Associate in Aviation Maintenance Technology, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Ratings and Certificates
Currently Teaching
- BA 320: Business Information Systems
- BA 901: Dissertation
- BA 125: Foundations in Bus Data Analyt
- BA 215: Transportation Principles
Courses Taught
AMT-202 Aircraft Wood, Fabric, and Finishes
AMT-208 Aircraft Landing Gear Systems
AVMT-111 Applied Science for the Aviation Technician
AVMT-112 Aviation Regulations, Records, and Documents
AVMT-115 Direct Current Electricity
AVMT-213 Aircraft Instruments and Communication/Navigation Systems
AVMT-214 Aircraft Composite Structures
AVMT-217 Aircraft Non-Metalic Structures
BA-201 Principles of Management
BA-120 Introduction to Computer-Based Systems
BA-125 Foundations in Business Data Analytics
BA-215 Transportation Principles
BA-230 Advanced Computer-Based Systems
BA-320 Business Information Systems
BA-395 Intermodal Transportation
BA-399 Airline Management and Marketing
BA-419 Aviation Maintenance Management
BA-503A Business Foundations - Management
BA-521 Global Information Systems
BA-616 Electronic Commerce
BA-699 Intermodal Transportation
IT-109 Introduction to Computers
UNIV-101 Student Success
Research Projects
Publications
- A Database Management System for General Aviation Safety Faculty Research Projects (2022)
- Multimodal Freight Transportation Security in Brazil Michael J. Williams (2016)
Professional Experience
Florida Air National Guard, Aircraft Technician, 1982-83.U.S. Air Force, Aircraft Technician, 1976-1982
Memberships and Credentials
COMPTIA RFID+ Certification – 2011Awards, Honors and Recognitions
Outstanding Teacher Award Nominee, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach Campus, Spring 2007.Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers, 2006 edition.
Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers, 2005 edition.
Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers, 2004 edition.
Faculty Appreciation Award, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Senior Class, Spring 2001.
Volusia County Volunteer Firefighter/EMT, 1993-2003
FAA Designated Mechanic Examiner, 1990-2001.
Department of Technology Chair’s Award, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Spring 1998.
Faculty Appreciation Award, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Senior Class, Spring 1994.
Aircraft Maintenance Instructor of the Year. Aircraft Technician Education Council (ATEC) presented in Salt Lake City, Utah, 1992.
AMT Faculty Member of the Year, Aircraft Maintenance Technology Department, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, Florida, 1992.
Aircraft Maintenance Technology Fellowship Award. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, Florida, 1984.