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Faculty Profile - Randy Johnson

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Associate Professor of Aviation

Phone: (334) 844-6822
Email: johnsrd@auburn.edu
Office: 436 Lowder Business Bldg.

At Auburn since 2003

Education:
PhD, Ohio University, 2000
MBA, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, 1984
BS, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, 1981

Areas of Expertise:
Communications
Commercial space
Aerospace regulation
Aerospace safety

Professional Activities:
Professor Johnson's research has appeared in such journals as the Journal of Air Transportation, Space Policy and the Online Journal of Space Communication. He is the editor of the first edition of the Online Journal of Space Communication and serves as the coordinator for future editions. He currently serves as co-chair of the Academic Advisory Counsel of the Society of Satellite Professionals International. His research interests include aerospace safety and regulation. He has presented at the University Aviation Association, the World Transport Research Society and the National Space Education Workshop. Professor Johnson is member of a number of professional organizations including the Council on Aviation Accreditation, National Aeronautic Association and the Society of Satellite Professionals International. Professor Johnson began university service after completing twenty years as a military aviator. He holds an Airline Transport Pilot certificate as well as a Commercial Rotorcraft (Helicopter, Instrument) and Single-Engine (Instrument) certificate. Additionally he is a Certified Flight Instructor (Instrument, Multi-Engine).