Aircraft

Research insights into aircraft selection and maintenance, crew training, test facilities, and airspace access are valuable to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and U.S. and allied air forces. RAND studies have also examined military air power and aerospace industry issues.

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    Thomas F. Atkin

    Adjunct Management Scientist
    Education M.S. in management science, University of Miami; B.S. in mathematical science, U.S. Coast Guard Academy

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    Jonathan Balk

    Research Assistant
    Education B.S. in aerospace engineering, University of California-Los Angeles

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    Bart E. Bennett

    Senior Operations Researcher; Professor of Operation Research, Pardee RAND Graduate School
    Education Ph.D. and M.S.E. in mathematical sciences, Johns Hopkins University; B.S. in mathematics/computer science, University of California, Los Angeles

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    John Birkler

    Senior Fellow
    Education M.S. in physics, University of South Carolina; B.S. in physics, Roanoke College

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    Rachel M. Burns

    Senior Quantitative Analyst
    Education M.P.H., University of Michigan; B.S., Ohio State University

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    Tim Conley

    Senior Operations Researcher
    Education MS in operations research, Naval Postgraduate School; BS in education, Univ of Missouri (Columbia)

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    Natalie W. Crawford

    Senior Fellow; Distinguished Chair in Air and Space Policy; Professor, Pardee RAND Graduate School
    Education B.A. in mathematics, University of California, Los Angeles; Honorary Ph.D. in engineering, Michigan State University; Honorary Degree of Doctor of Public Policy, Pardee RAND Graduate School

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    Ruth Harris

    Research Group Director, Defence, Security and Infrastructure, RAND Europe
    Education M.A. in defence and security, Kings College London; M.Sc. in conflict prevention and development management, The Open University; M.Sc. in logistics management, Lincoln University; M.Sc. in veterinary physiotherapy, Essex University; M.Phil. in international relations, Oxford University

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    Sarah Harting

    Senior International/Defense Researcher; Professor, Pardee RAND Graduate School
    Education M.A. in international security, Georgetown University; B.A. in international affairs and German, Lafayette College

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    Alexander C. Hou

    Senior Engineer
    Education M.S. in science, tech & public policy, MIT; M.S. in aero/astro engineering, MIT; B.S. in aero/astro engineering, MIT

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    James G. Kallimani

    Senior Technical Analyst
    Education BS in aeronautical and astronautical engineering, Purdue University; MS in data analytics, Southern New Hampshire University

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    Sherrill Lingel

    Director, Force Modernization and Employment Program, RAND Project Air Force; Senior Engineer; Affiliate Faculty, Pardee RAND Graduate School
    Education Ph.D. in civil and environmental engineering, University of Washington; M.S. in aeronautics and astronautics, University of Washington; B.S. in aeronautical engineering, University of Virginia

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    Krystyna Marcinek

    Assistant Policy Researcher; Ph.D. Candidate, Pardee RAND Graduate School
    Education M.Phil. in policy analysis, Pardee RAND Graduate School; M.A. in Russian, East European, and Eurasian studies, Jagiellonian University, Poland

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    Richard Mason

    Senior Engineer
    Education Ph.D. in mechanical engineering, California Institute of Technology; A.B. in physics, Harvard University

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    Michael McGee

    Adjunct Senior Policy Researcher
    Education Ph.D. in policy analysis, Pardee RAND Graduate School; M.Phil. in policy analysis, Pardee RAND Graduate School; M.A. in strategic studies, Air University; M.S. in aeronautical sciences, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; B.S. in aeronautical engineerng, U.S. Air Force Academy

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    Michael J. Neumann

    Security Review Coordinator, RAND Project AIR FORCE
    Education M.A. in national security studies, Georgetown University; B.S. in journalism, Northwestern University

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    Thomas Goughnour

    Policy Researcher
    Education M.A. in economics, George Mason; B.S. in economics, University of Pittsburgh; B.A. in philosophy, University of Pittsburgh

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    Daniel M. Romano

    Senior Technical Analyst
    Education M.B.A in business administration, George Mason University; M.S. in logistics management, Air Force Institute of Technology

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    Anthony D. Rosello

    Associate Director, RAND Project AIR FORCE; Senior Engineer
    Education M.S. in aeronautical and astronautical engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; B.S. in engineering science, United States Air Force Academy

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    William Shelton

    Senior Engineer
    Education M.S. in aero/astro engineering, Air Force Institute of Technology; B.S. in aero/astro engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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