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About Robert Deters

Dr. Deters joined Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University – Worldwide in 2014 and has been the Program Chair of the Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology since 2015. He teaches a variety of engineering courses at multiple levels from Introduction to Engineering to Senior Design. He currently serves as the technical lead for the Real World Design Challenge, an international competition for high school students in the area of aeronautical engineering.

Dr. Deters has authored several journal, conference, and technical papers in the area of applied aerodynamics. His main area of research is on the aerodynamics and design of small unmanned aircraft with expertise in wind tunnel and propeller testing.

Positions

Present Associate Professor, Program Coordinator, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University ‐ School of Engineering
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Professional Service and Affiliations

2016 - Present Member, American Society for Engineering Education
1997 - Present Member, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
1997 - Present Senior Member, American Society of Mechanical Engineers
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Honors and Awards

  • 2018-2019 Research of the Year: College of Aeronautics
  • 2018 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Latitude Award - Models of Growth given to the Department of Engineering and Technology

Education

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Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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MS in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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BS in Aerospace Engineering, West Virginia University
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BS in Mechanical Engineering, West Virginia University
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Articles (12)

Conferences (2)

Videos (13)