Kenneth Witcher
- Title
- Interim Chancellor, Prescott Campus
- Kenneth.Witcher@erau.edu Email
- Department
- Department of Aeronautics
- 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
- 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)
- 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)
- Propeller Design Requirements for Quadcopters Utilizing Variable Pitch Propellers Pure Portfolio (2018)
- Take-off Characteristics for NACA 4612 Aerofoil in a Twin-Wing Configuration With Optimum Angles of Attack Publications (2018)
- Take-off Characteristics for NACA 4612 Aerofoil in a Twin-Wing Configuration With Optimum Angles of Attack Pure Portfolio (2018)
- Aerodynamic Analysis of Low Speed Wing Design Using Taguchi L9 Orthogonal Array Publications (2017)
- Aerodynamic Analysis of Low Speed Wing Design Using Taguchi L9 Orthogonal Array Pure Portfolio (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)
- Quality Function Deployment and Proactive Quality Techniques Applied to University Lectures to Improve Student Feedback Pure Portfolio (2017)
- Multi-Choice Questions and Their Problems When Used for Assessment of Aircraft Engineers Education Pure Portfolio (2017)
- Aerodynamic Effects of Ice and Its Influence on Flight Characteristics of Low Speed Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Pure Portfolio (2017)
- Tier I Session 2: What's Your Kryptonite? Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University LEAD-ER Program (2016)
- Glide Effects on Low Speed Unmanned Aerial Vehicles with Ice Formation Publications (2016)
- Glide Effects on Low Speed Unmanned Aerial Vehicles with Ice Formation Pure Portfolio (2016)
- Design of an Educational Tool for Unmanned Air Vehicle Design and Analysis Pure Portfolio (2015)
- Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Material Selection and Its Influence on Drag at Low Speed Pure Portfolio (2015)
- Influencing Factors for Use of Unmanned Aerial Systems in Support of Aviation Accident and Emergency Response Applied Aerospace Science (2015)
- Influencing Factors for Use of Unmanned Aerial Systems in Support of Aviation Accident and Emergency Response Pure Portfolio (2015)
- Training Standards, Certification and Other Relevant Presentations Pure Portfolio (2015)
- Unmanned Aerial Systems and Airport Master Plans Aviation / Aeronautics / Aerospace International Research Conference (2015)
- Drogue Deflections in Low Speed Unmanned Aerial Refueling Pure Portfolio (2015)
- Guest Speaker Pure Portfolio (2014)
- Exploring Current and Projected Skills and Knowledge Areas to Meet U.S. Commercial Space Industry Needs Pure Portfolio (2013)
- Design Considerations and Requirements for In-Flight Refueling of Unmanned Vehicles Publications (2013)
- Analyzing Metropolitan Area Measures as Enplanement Growth Predictors for United States Large Hub Airports Pure Portfolio (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 Pure Portfolio (2013)
- Exploring current and projected skills and knowledge areas to meet U.S. commercial space industry needs Pure Portfolio (2013)