Centered on Innovation: AERIS Center Will Focus on Technical Training for Aviation Pros

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The newest research center to join the university is the Air Transportation Center of Excellence for Technical Training and Human Performance, nicknamed AERIS, which is Greek for air. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is expected to invest $5 million over the next five years in this public-private partnership, which includes a team of top-tier academic research institutions and more than 20 industry partners.
“We are honored that the FAA chose an Embry-Riddle-led team to conduct research needed to transform training for its 22,000-employee air traffic organization workforce,” says Karen Holbrook, interim university president. Embry-Riddle will lead research and development on technical training for air traffic controllers, aviation safety inspectors, engineers, pilots and technicians, with a focus on human performance. Other research centers at Embry-Riddle include:
Eagle Flight Research Center (EFRC)
The university’s aerospace/ aviation research and development facility, EFRC conducts experimental flight testing, aircraft modifications for FAA certification, and design and testing of aircraft and unmanned aerial systems.
Robertson Aviation Safety Center (RASC)
As a professional development, outreach and consulting organization, RASC offers opportunities for advanced professional training, consulting on safety projects with corporate partners and applied research activities.
Center for Space and Atmospheric Research (CSAR)
This center explores the fundamental physics of planetary atmospheres and space environments.
Cybersecurity and Assured Systems Engineering Center (CyBASE)
CyBASE is composed of Embry-Riddle faculty members who conduct research in cybersecurity associated with critical infrastructures and assured systems, such as aviation and aerospace systems. It’s also involved in projects that include embedded systems security, aviation and aerospace cybersecurity, digital forensics and cloud computing security.
Center for Wildlife and Aviation
By combining Embry-Riddle’s resources with those of other institutions, including the FAA, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (Wildlife Services), the Department of Defense (Air Force and Navy) and the Bird Strike International Committee, the center seeks to collect, maintain and disseminate relevant bird ...

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