Faculty Spotlights

Human Factors and Systems Faculty

Dr. Jon French, Professor of Human Factors and Systems: As a teacher, Jon’s evaluations are overwhelmingly above average to excellent. This, despite the fact that many of the courses he teaches cover difficult topics and require considerable commitment from the students, not to mention Dr. French. His enthusiasm for teaching is evident in his lectures and serves to inspire the students... (more)
Dr. Maranda McBride, Assistant Professor of Human Factors and Systems: In her three years here at Embry-Riddle, Maranda has accomplished a great deal as a faculty member in the Human Factors and Systems Department. As a teacher, Maranda has been charged with a difficult teaching load each semester since coming to ERAU three years ago... (more)

Dr. Lynnette Porter, Associate Professor of Communication and Humanities: Dr. Lynnette Porter has authored more than ten books, seven book chapters, twenty refereed papers, and has presented more than 100 conference or public presentations. Dr. Porter is currently writing The Hobbits: The Many Lives of Bilbo, Frodo, Sam, Merry, and Pippin and a second Tolkien-themed book for London publisher Tauris... (more)
Dr. Mohamed Camara, Assistant Professor of Social Sciences: Dr. Mohamed Camara, by combining the methodological flexibility of journalism field inquiry and the scientific rigor of historical research, analysis, and interpretation, has established himself as a scholar of international caliber. Because his works offer original intellectual views on, and analyses of, pertinent issues… (more)

Professor David L. Ross, Associate Professor of Mathematics: David Ross has been a respected member of the Department of Mathematics for over 25 years. Besides his love of teaching and interest in curriculum development, he has been involved in a diverse collection of funded research projects with NASA and other private corporations and governmental agencies... (more)
Dr. Frederique Drullion, Assistant Professor of Mathematics: Frederique Drullion joined the mathematics faculty in 2006, and has quickly established herself as a key member of the department through her impressive research and her dedication to teaching. While completing her Ph.D., Frederique worked for the French Ministry of Defense on aeronautical and aerospace projects for Airbus, Snecma, and other companies... (more)

Dr. G.G. (Abas) Sivjee, Professor of Physics and Director of the Space Physics Research Lab: Dr. Abas Sivjee is one of the most distinguished faculty members at Embry-Riddle. He is the current recipient of the university’s Outstanding Researcher Award; he also won the same award in 2002. As Director of the Space Physics Research Lab, he has accomplished the following: brought in hundreds of thousands of dollars each year in NSF and NASA grants... (more)
Dr. Mike Hickey, Professor of Physics and Associate Dean for Research, COAS: The recently completed academic year was a particularly successful year for Dr. Hickey. He has continued his excellent research, securing renewal of one of his NSF grants for $258,000 and graduating a Ph. D. student in our joint arrangement with UCF. In addition, he was named a Fellow of the Royal Meteorological Society and was named to the Board of Directors of Space Florida... (more)