The research focus areas at Embry-Riddle continue to evolve as technology and the world around us changes. Some of our focus areas include:
College of Arts & Sciences
- Atmospheric Physics, Stellar Astrophysics and Plasma Physics
- Space Systems Engineering (controls and instrumental)
- Neurobiology of Human Performance
- Cognitive and Systems Engineering, Ergonomics, Display Design
- Non-linear Wave Phenomena (experiments, modeling, simulation)
- Security and International Affairs (including cyber applications)
- Space Physics
- Space Weather
College of Aviation
- Aviation Safety
- UAS
- Human Factors
- Technical Training
- Modeling and Simulation
- Low Altitude Meteorology
College of Business
- Airline and Airport Profitability Strategies
- Supply Chain Design and Evaluation for the Aerospace Industry
- Strategies for Aircraft/Assets Financing, Leasing, and Evaluation
- General Aviation, UAS, and Space Operations
- Business Analytics Applications in the Aviation Industry
College of Engineering
- Modeling and Simulations of Complex Multiphysics Systems (e.g., scramjet engines, turbulence, acoustics)
- Aircraft Design (including airframe and propulsion)
- Flight Test Engineering, Advanced Flight Control Systems
- Autonomous Systems, Robotic Systems, Sense, and Avoid Technology
- Clean Energy (e.g., hybrid propulsion systems, wind and water turbines, and alternative fuels)
- Cybersecurity, High-Assurance Software and Systems