Brian Roth
- Title
- Associate Professor of Aerospace Engineering
- Brian.Roth@erau.edu Email
- Department
- Aerospace Engineering Department
- College
- College of Engineering
Areas of Expertise
Multidisciplinary Design Optimization, Aircraft Conceptual Design, Aircraft Aerodynamics, Team Formation and Team DynamicsBiography
Dr. Brian Roth specializes in aircraft design. He earned a bachelor's degree from Walla Walla University, a master's degree from Purdue University and a Ph.D. from Stanford University. Dr. Roth is an associate professor of aerospace engineering at Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University.
Education
- Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy in Aeronautics and Astronautics, Stanford University
- M.S. - Master of Science in Aeronautics and Astronautics, Purdue University-Main Campus
- B.S. - Bachelor of Science in Engineering: Mechanical Engineering, Walla Walla University
Ratings and Certificates
Currently Teaching
- AE 301: Aerodynamics I
- AE 421: Aircraft Detail Design
- AE 420: Aircraft Preliminary Design
- EGR 101: Intro to Engineering
Courses Taught
Intro to Computer Aided Drafting
Intro to Engineering
Statics
Dynamics
Solid Mechanics
Engineering Economy
Fluid Mechanics
Aerodynamics
Thermodynamics
Thermal Systems
Structural Analysis
Linear Network Analysis / Dynamic Systems
Aircraft Design
Optimization
Publications
Journal Publications
Finigian, M., Kavounas, P., Ho, I., Smith, C., Witusik, A., Hopwood, A., Avent, C., Ragasa, B., Roth, B., “Design and Flight Test of a Tube-Launched Unmanned Aerial Vehicle”, Aerospace, 2024, 11, 133. https://doi.org/10.3390/aerospace11020133
Jensen, M., Hopps, E., Roth, B., “Assessing the Impact of Off-grid Solar Electrification in Rural Peru: Replicability, Sustainability, and Socioeconomics,” International Journal for Service Learning in Engineering, Vol 14, No 3, Fall 2019.
Roth, B., Nelson, C., “Development of the Global Humanitarian Engineering Emphasis at Walla Walla University,” International Journal for Service Learning in Engineering, Special Edition, pgs. 354-366, Fall 2014.
Crossley, W., Skillen, M., Frommer, J., Roth, B., “Morphing Aircraft Sizing Using Design Optimization,” AIAA Journal of Aircraft, March-April, 2011.
Conference Papers
Roth, B. “An Experiential Team Formation Process That Leverages Student and Instructor Insights”, American Society for Engineering Education, Annual Meeting, Portland, Oregon, June 23-26, 2024. (Abstract accepted. Paper in review.)
Adams, J., Rea, A., Roth, B., et. al., “Small Shifts: New Methods for Improving Communication Experiences for Women in Early Engineering Courses”, American Society for Engineering Education, Annual Meeting, Portland, Oregon, June 23-26, 2024. (Abstract accepted. Paper in review.)
Roth, B., Kroo, I., “Enhanced Collaborative Optimization: A Decomposition-Based Method for Multidisciplinary Design,” Proceedings of the ASME 2008 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, DETC 2008-50038.
Roth, B., Kroo, I., “Enhanced Collaborative Optimization: Application to an Analytic Test Problem and Aircraft Design,” 12th AIAA/ISSMO Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization Conference, Victoria, BC, 2008, AIAA paper 2008-5841.
Allison, J., Roth, B., Kokkolaras, M., Kroo, I., Papalambros, P., “Aircraft Family Design Using Decomposition-Based Methods,” 11th AIAA/ISSMO Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization Conference, Portsmouth, VA, 2006, AIAA paper 2006-6950.
Roth, B., Crossley, W., “Application of Optimization Techniques in the Conceptual Design of Morphing Aircraft,” AIAA 3rd Annual Aviation Technology, Integration, and Operations (ATIO) Forum, Denver, CO, 2003, AIAA paper 2003-6733.
Roth, B., Peters, C., Crossley, W., “Aircraft Sizing with Morphing as an Independent Variable: Motivation, Strategies, and Investigations,” AIAA’s Aircraft Technology, Integration, and Operations (ATIO) 2002 Technical Forum, Los Angeles, CA, 2002, AIAA paper 2002-5840.
Peters, C., Roth, B., Crossley, W., Weisshar, T., “Use of Design Methods to Generate and Develop Missions for Morphing Aircraft,” 9th AIAA/ISSMO Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization Conference, Atlanta, GA, 2002, AIAA paper 2002-5468.
Professional Experience
Walla Walla University
Dean of Engineering (2018-2022)
- Accomplishments (in collaboration with the faculty):
- Achieved 98% job placement rate, among the highest in the nation
- Grew diversity, enrolling the first majority minority freshman cohort
- Quadrupled alumni support for student scholarships
- Established the university's first engineering graduate program
- Fundraised and constructed a suite of bioengineering labs
Professor (2008-2022)
- Led a team to develop and launch the Center for Humanitarian Engagement
- Developed, launched, and directed the Global Humanitarian Engineering Emphasis
- Founded the Flight Lab – the university’s first engineering research group
Faculty Advisor, Engineers Without Border (2011-2022)
- Grew student chapter membership from 7 to 70
- Partnered with students and developing communities to complete the following international projects:
- Designed and constructed a set of classrooms in Nueva Suyapa, Honduras (2012)
- Designed and constructed a community-wide water system in Pucutuni, Peru (2014)
- Designed and constructed a community-wide water system in Pantineque, Peru (2015)
- Designed and constructed a 76-panel distributed solar system in Japura, Peru (2017)
- Designed and constructed a community-wide solar system in Labramani, Peru (2018)
The Boeing Company
Research Contractor (2006-2008)
- Developed new methods for distributed multidisciplinary design optimization
- Explored aircraft sizing optimization for the 787 family of aircraft
Summer Intern (2001)
- Led a production cost improvement project on the Boeing 747 new interior
Memberships and Credentials
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Senior Member (2011-Present)
Engineers Without Border, Member (2010-Present)
Awards, Honors and Recognitions
2019 Stephen and Margaret Tan Engineering and C.S. Excellence in Teaching Award
2013 C. Michael and DeLona Lang Bell Outstanding Teaching Award
2013 National Academic Advising Association Outstanding Advising Award
2012 Walla Walla University Excellence in Advising Award
2008 Nomination for Ballhaus Prize for Best Ph.D. Thesis – Stanford University
2003 Graduate Research Fellowship, National Science Foundation