Joel Samu

Title
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Email
Department
School of Graduate Studies (SGS)
College
College of Aviation

Joel Samu is an Instructor of Record at the School of Graduate Studies, College of Aviation at Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach. He was recently awarded first place in the Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) design competition for work addressing airport safety (sponsored by TRB and the FAA). He continues to work with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) through the Boeing Center for Aviation and Aerospace Safety on the In-Time System-Wide Safety Assurance (ISSA) to enhance real-time aviation safety. He is an active member of the Dean’s Student Advisory Board (DSAB) at the College of Aviation.

Joel’s research interests are interdisciplinary and include aviation and airport safety, unmanned aerial systems, social and cognitive psychology, decision-making, and human factors. He previously served as a faculty member at an Australian university (University of Wollongong), where he taught courses in finance, economics, and statistics. He holds advanced degrees in both finance and aviation safety. As an aviator, he remains committed to teaching and scholarly research aimed at improving aviation safety and advancing graduate education.

  • M.S. - Master of Science in Aviation: Aviation/Aerospace Safety Systems and Operations, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
  • M.S. - Master of Science in Finance and Banking, University of Wollongong
  • M.B.A. - Master of Business Administration in Business Administration, University of Wollongong
  • B.S. - Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics, Liberty University
  • B.S. - Bachelor of Science in Finance, University of Wollongong
  • MSA 552: Intro Rsch Mth and Stat Analys
  • MSA 547: Ldrshp & Crtcl Decision Mkng
  • MSAV 641: Prod & Prcrmnt Av/Arspce Ind

MSA 552 – Introduction To Research Methods And Statistical Analysis

MSA 622 – Corporate Aviation Operations

MSA 644 – Integrated Logistics Support in Aviation/Aerospace