Kenneth Witcher
- Title
- Associate Professor and Dean, College of Aviation
- Kenneth.Witcher@erau.edu Email
- Department
- Department of Graduate Studies
- College
- College of Aviation
Biography
Dr. Ken Witcher is the Dean of the College of Aviation, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Worldwide. He’s held this position since April 2013, but has been a dedicated Embry-Riddle faculty member since 2004. In this role, Ken leads a team of 700+ active faculty supporting over 14,000 students enrolled in 13 degree programs.
Ken’s aviation experience includes 20 years of service in the United States Air Force. During this time, he served as superintendent of an operational test and evaluation squadron and field training detachment chief for F-15, F-16, F-22, H-60, A-10, MQ-1, and MQ-9 aircraft and supporting systems. He also served as a team member of the United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, Thunderbirds. His assignments included Bitburg AB Germany, Luke AFB Arizona, and Nellis AFB Nevada.
Ken was an appointed member of the Nevada UAS test site selection panel and previously served as Chair of the Nevada Aerospace and Defense Sector Council reporting directly to the Governor’s Workforce Investment Board.
Education
- Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration: Aviation Science/Public Administration, Northcentral University
- M.A.S. - Master of Aeronautical Science in Aviation Aerospace Operations, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Ratings and Certificates
Research Projects
Publications
- Aerodynamic Analysis of Low Speed Wing Design using Taguchi L9 Orthogonal Array Elena Vishnevskaya (2023)
- Take-off Characteristics for NACA 4612 Aerofoil in a Twin-Wing Configuration With Optimum Angles of Attack Elena Vishnevskaya (2023)
- The Value of Strong Partnerships to Build a Successful Aviation Maintenance Career Pathway Program for Transitioning Military Service Members National Training Aircraft Symposium (NTAS) (2023)
- Session 5A - Workforce Development in the Aviation Maintenance Sector National Training Aircraft Symposium (NTAS) (2022)
- Standardization Roadmap for Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Version 1.0 Publications (2018)
- Quality Function Deployment and Proactive Quality Techniques Applied to University Lectures to Improve Student Feedback Beverly Wood (2018)
- Design Considerations and Requirements for In-Flight Refueling of Unmanned Vehicles Ian McAndrew (2018)
- Influencing Factors for Use of Unmanned Aerial Systems in Support of Aviation Accident and Emergency Response Kenneth L. Witcher (2018)
- Glide Effects on Low Speed Unmanned Aerial Vehicles with Ice Formation Kenneth L. Witcher (2018)
- Aerodynamic Analysis of Low Speed Wing Design Using Taguchi L9 Orthogonal Array Ian McAndrew (2018)
- Quality Function Deployment and Proactive Quality Techniques Applied to University Lectures to Improve Student Feedback Ian McAndrew (2018)
- Propeller Design Requirements for Quadcopters Utilizing Variable Pitch Propellers Ian McAndrew (2018)
- Glide Effects on Low Speed Unmanned Aerial Vehicles with Ice Formation Ian McAndrew (2018)
- Multi-Choice Questions and Their Problems When Used for Assessment of Aircraft Engineers Education Ian McAndrew (2018)
- Aerodynamic Analysis of Low Speed Wing Design using Taguchi L9 Orthogonal Array Publications (2018)
- Propeller Design Requirements for Quadcopters Utilizing Variable Pitch Propellers Publications (2018)
- Take-off Characteristics for NACA 4612 Aerofoil in a Twin-Wing Configuration With Optimum Angles of Attack Publications (2018)
- Aerodynamic Analysis of Low Speed Wing Design Using Taguchi L9 Orthogonal Array Publications (2017)
- Twin-Wing Design Options Used for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles to Achieve High Altitudes at Low Speeds Publications (2017)
- Quality Function Deployment and Proactive Quality Techniques Applied to University Lectures to Improve Student Feedback Publications (2017)
- Multi-Choice Questions and Their Problems When Used for Assessment of Aircraft Engineers Education Publications (2017)
- Aerodynamic Effects of Ice and Its Influences on Flight Characteristics of Low Speed Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Ian McAndrew (2017)
- [Keynote Talk]: Aerodynamic Effects of Ice and Its Influences on Flight Characteristics of Low Speed Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Ian McAndrew (2017)
- Aerodynamic Effects of Ice and Its Influence on Flight Characteristics of Low Speed Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Kenneth L. Witcher (2017)
- Tier I Session 2: What's Your Kryptonite? Embry-Riddle Aeronautical\u00a0University LEAD-ER Program (2016)
- Glide Effects on Low Speed Unmanned Aerial Vehicles with Ice Formation Publications (2016)
- Design of an Educational Tool for Unmanned Air Vehicle Design and Analysis Kenneth L. Witcher (2015)
- Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Material Selection and Its Influence on Drag at Low Speed Kenneth L. Witcher (2015)
- Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Material Selection and Its Influence on Drag at Low Speed Ian McAndrew (2015)
- Influencing Factors for Use of Unmanned Aerial Systems in Support of Aviation Accident and Emergency Response Aeronautics, Graduate Studies - Worldwide (2015)
- Influencing Factors for Use of Unmanned Aerial Systems in Support of Aviation Accident and Emergency Response David C. Ison (2015)
- Training Standards, Certification and Other Relevant Presentations Kenneth L. Witcher (2015)
- Unmanned Aerial Systems and Airport Master Plans Aviation / Aeronautics / Aerospace International Research Conference (2015)
- Drogue Deflections in Low Speed Unmanned Aerial Refuelling Ian McAndrew (2015)
- Drogue Deflections in Low Speed Unmanned Aerial Refueling Kenneth L. Witcher (2015)
- Guest Speaker Kenneth L. Witcher (2014)
- Design Considerations and Requirements for In-Flight Refueling of Unmanned Vehicles Publications (2013)
- Exploring Current and Projected Skills and Knowledge Areas to Meet U.S. Commercial Space Industry Needs Publications (2013)
- Design Considerations and Requirements for In-Flight Refueling of Unmanned Vehicles Kenneth L. Witcher (2013)
- Design Considerations and Requirements for In-Flight Refueling of Unmanned Vehicles Ian McAndrew (2013)