Keith’s career path started with an Associate of Science Degree from Chowan College (now Chowan University) followed by both Bachelor and Master of Science Degrees in Aerospace Engineering from North Carolina State University. Keith’s master’s degree research and thesis were supported by NASA Langley to study aerodynamic concepts for improving low speed performance of supersonic aircraft.
Keith’s career experience includes:
designing ViGYAN’s wind tunnel and aerodynamics experiments
developing aerodynamic models for piloted and batch simulations
simulation and flight tests for handling qualities, flight controls, stability and control, and human factors research
supporting NASA Langley’s Flight Dynamics Branch, Dynamic Stability and Control Branch, and others
lead on technical development of a commercially viable weather in the cockpit product that went to market
Keith holds a private pilot’s license, a Commercial License and Instrument Rating, and flies the company’s Cessna R182 for business travel and to evaluate various systems.
Keith is an active member of the following organizations:
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics – Associate Fellow
General Aviation Technical Committee (chair 2019-2022)
Transformational Flight Integration and Outreach Committee
Unmanned Systems Integration and Outreach Committee
RTCA SC-228 which is developing requirements for UAS Detect and Avoid facilitating their integration in the National Airspace System
Advisory Board Member for PEGASAS which is the FAA’s General Aviation Center of Excellence
ASTM F44 and F38
North Carolina State University Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department Hall of Fame
Outside work Keith enjoys flying, golf, kayaking, photography, bicycling, and traveling adventures.
