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BIOGRAPHY
Dr. Fanjoy is an Associate Professor of
Aviation Technology at Purdue University. He currently teaches
courses that focus on airline category aircraft procedures and systems, high
performance aerodynamics, and applied research methods. He
is also chair of the aviation technology graduate program.
EDUCATION
- Doctor of Philosophy, Higher Education
Administration, Purdue University
- Master of Arts, Industrial Management,
Central Michigan University
- Bachelor of Science, Meteorology, Penn State
University
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- 2006 - present, Associate Professor, Dept of
Aviation Technology, Purdue
- 1999 -
2006, Assistant Professor , Dept
of Aviation Technology, Purdue
- 1969-1999, Air force officer and pilot
(retired with rank of Colonel). Served as instructor pilot and
flight examiner in large jet transport aircraft during worldwide
operations. Experienced corporate jet pilot and certified aircraft
accident investigation board president.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
- Editor, Collegiate Aviation
Review, a referred professional journal
- University Aviation Association,
professional member
- Human Factors and Ergonomics Society,
professional member
-
Aircraft Owners and Pilots
Association
- National War College Alumni
Association
- Executive Board, Sagamore Council, Boy Scouts
of America
FEDERAL CERTIFICATES &
LICENSES
- Commercial Pilot Certificate
- Instrument rating
- Multi-engine rating
- Advanced Ground Instructor
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Dr. Fanjoy's research agenda includes flight student cognition and
mental modeling, advanced flight instrumentation, commercial flight
operations, aeronautical decision
making, and aviation human factors.
RECENT PUBLICATIONS
Fanjoy, R. O., & Gao, Y.
(2007). Collegiate aviation in China: Opportunities and challenges.
Manuscript submitted for publication.
Fanjoy, R.O., Young, J. P., & Suckow, M. W. (2006). The
experience factor:
A regional airline view of pilot candidate experience.
Collegiate Aviation Review, 24 (1), 67-72.
Lee, J. R., Fanjoy, R. O., & Dillman, B. G. (2006). The effects of
safety information on aeronautical decision making. Journal of Air
Transportation, 10(3), 3-16.
Fanjoy, R. O., Young, J. P. & Dillman, B. G. (2005). Exit
exams for college flight programs: Redundant activity or
certification of competency? Collegiate Aviation Review, 23
(1), 24-31.
Young, J. P., Fanjoy, R. O. & Suckow, M. W. (2006).
Impact of glass cockpit experience on manual flight skills. Journal
of Aviation/Aerospace Education and Research, 15(2), 27-32.
Fanjoy, R. O. & Young, J. P. (2005). Flight deck automation:
Line pilot insight for improved initial pilots training. International Journal of Applied Aviation Studies,
5 (1), 13-24.
Fanjoy, R. O. & Young, J. P. (2004). Training levels and
methodologies for new technology aircraft in collegiate aviation.
Journal of Aviation/Aerospace Education and Research, 13 (2),
35-41.
Fanjoy, R. O. (2004). Predication of collegiate aviation student
competency levels. Dissertation Abstracts International (in
press).
Young, J. P. & Fanjoy, R. O. (2003). Advanced flight
training technology: What is needed and at what cost?
International Journal of Applied Aviation Studies, 3 (2),
215-226.
Kanske, C. A., Brewster, L. T., & Fanjoy, R. O. (2003). A
longitudinal study of the learning styles of college aviation
students. International Journal of Aviation Research and
Development, 3 (1), 79-90.
Young, J. P. & Fanjoy, R. O. (2002). Glass cockpit technology
flight training: Does it belong in college classrooms?
Collegiate Aviation Review, 20 (1), 85-94.
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