Aviation and Aerospace Science Department
Aviation and Aerospace Science Faculty
Professor Jeffrey Forrest, Ph.D.
Department Chairman
forrestj@msudenver.edu
303-615-1194
- Ph.D. - NOVA Southeastern University - Computer & Information Science
- M.A. - Webster University - Space Systems Integration Management
- M.A.S. - Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Aviation Management
- B.S. - Metropolitan State University of Denver - Professional Pilot
- B.A. - University of North Carolina - Geography & Earth Science
- Commercial SEL, SES, MEL, HS-125, CL-600, Glider, IA, AGI-IGI
Specializes in: aerospace systems management, research methods, aviation and aerospace information policy, information science and human-computer interaction.
Professor Kevin R. Kuhlmann, M.A.S.
Associate Chair
FAA AT-CTI (ATC) Program Mentor & B-1900 Ground Instructor
kuhlmank@msudenver.edu
303-615-1196
- M.A.S. - Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – Aviation Technology
- B.S. - Southern Illinois University – Aviation Technology
- ATP, CFI, CFI-I, Commercial, MEI, AGI-IGI
Specializes in: FAA ATC training and certification, airline operations, airline flight standards, safety and human factors, military flight operations and regional airlines.
Assistant Professor Thomas "TJ" De Cino, Ph.D.
303-615-1217
- Ph.D. - NOVA Southeastern University - Computing Technology Education
- Ed.S. - NOVA Southeastern University - Computing Technology Education
- M.S. - NOVA Southeastern University - Computing Technology Education
- B.S. - Metropolitan State University of Denver - Aviation Technology
- B.S. - University of Colorado - Distributive: Business/Computer Information Systems
- PVT, SEL
Specializes in: Educational Technologies, Online Education Systems, Aircraft and ATC Simulation Systems, Computer & Information Systems Engineering, Usability Studies.
Assistant Professor Tyler Bachelder, M.S.
General Aviation & Flight Training Advisor
bacheldt@msudenver.edu
303-615-1218
- BS - Aeronautics - University of North Dakota
- MS - Aviation - University of North Dakota
- Commercial SEL, MEL, CFI, CFI-I, MEI
Specializes in: Technologically advanced aircraft, flight training, simulator and ground school instruction.
Associate Professor Chad Kendall, M.B.A.
Airline Careers, Ground Training, Flight Simulation Training, FAA
ckendal4@msudenver.edu
303-605-7224
- M.B.A. - Jacksonville University
- B.S. - Jacksonville University - Aviation Management and Flight Operations
- ATP-MEL COM-SEL, CFI-IA, AGI-IGI, SIC Type: CL-65, EMB-145
Specializes in: flight/ground training, advanced systems, jet transition training, aviation curriculum, psychophysiology, NIFA precision flight team.
Associate Professor Derren Duburguet, M.A.
Senior Flight Capstone Instructor & Ground School Mentor
duburgue@msudenver.edu
303-615-1205
- M.A. - San Diego State University - Physical Geography
- B.A. - San Diego State University - Physical Geography
- A.S. - Mesa College - Aviation
- ATP, CFI, CFII, MEI, IGI, AGI. Typed: Q-400, SAAB-340, Embraer 135, 140, 145
Specializes in: Regional airline operations & flight standards, flight training, aircraft performance, weather, remote sensing, computer systems engineering and career planning.
Professor George King, M.S.
Chief Ground Instructor & TSA Coordinator
kingge@msudenver.edu
303-615-1207
- M.S. - Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute – Engineering Systems Analysis
- B.S. - Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute – Engineering Systems Analysis
- CFI-I, Commercial SEL, MEL, AGI, IGI
Specializes in: Aerodynamics, Aviation Weather and Flight Instruction.
Professor Jeffrey Price, M.Ed.
AAAE & Student Leadership Mentor
pricej@msudenver.edu
303-615-1210
- M.Ed. - Colorado Christian University – Instructional Design
- B.S. - Metropolitan State University of Denver - Professional Pilot
- Commercial SEL, IA
Specializes in: aviation security, airport and aviation management, aviation job targeting and aviation career counseling.
Professor James L. Simmons, Ph.D.
Aviation and Aerospace Scholarships Advisor
simmonsj@msudenver.edu
303-615-1206
- Ph.D., M.A., B.A. - University of Colorado - Sociology
- J.D. - University of Denver
- Commercial, SEL, IA, AGI-IGI
Specializes in: aviation management, law and aviation safety and security.
Lecturer Laura Braunschmidt, B.S.
General Aviation & Flight Training Advisor
lbraunsc@msudenver.edu
303-605-7223
- BS Aviation Science – Professional Flight Officer, Utah Valley University
- AS, Arapahoe Community College
- ATP, SEL, MEL, IA, AGI-IGI, PIC Type: CL-65
Specializes in: flight training, simulator and ground school instruction.
Lecturer Dagmar Kress, M.B.A.
- M.B.A. – University of New Mexico
- MÉcole Hôtelière de Genève - Geneva, Switzerland, Diplôme
- ATP, CFI-IA, MEI
Specializes in: competitive flight operations and training – IAC and NIFA coach, general aviation flight training, airshow demonstrations.
Lecturer Jose M. López
303-615-1211
- M.S. – University of Tennessee Space Institute – Aerospace Engineering
- B.S. – Saint Louis University – Aerospace Engineering
- Colonel, USAF – Ret, Master Space Badge
- Raytheon – engineering manager (ret)
- AGI STK Certified
Specializes in: astrodynamics, energy systems, space science & systems, space operations and AGI Systems Tool Kit (STK).
Lecturer George Nolly, D.B.A.
303-605-5126
- D.B.A. Business Administration, Northcentral University– Electrical Engineering
- M.S. - Systems Management - University of Southern California
- B.S. – BS Electrical Engineering - United States Air Force Academy
- ATP Certificate: B-727, B-737, B-777, B-787, Learjet, CE-680, BGI, AGI, IGI
Specializes in: Simulator instruction, Aviation Weather and ground school instruction.
Lecturer Randy Owen, M.S.
303-615-1220
- M.S. – Airforce Institute of Technology – Electrical Engineering
- M.S. – University of Colorado - Boulder – Engineering Management
- B.S. – Cornell University – Electrical Engineering
Specializes in: Space Science, Spacecraft Engineering and Operations and Electrical Engineering.
Front Office and World Indoor Airport Staff
aviationandaerospace@msudenver.edu
303-605-5287
Vacant
Program Coordinator
@msudenver.edu
303-615-1189
Specializes in: General Advising, Department Office Operations.
Thomas Shriver, B.S.
Program Coordinator Assistant
tshriver@msudenver.edu
303-605-7216
- BS Aviation & Aerospace Science, MSU Denver
- PVT ASEL
- IGI
Specializes in: Department administrative functions, events coordination and student major/degree plan advising.
Aeronautics and Aerospace Systems Laboratories
Alexandre Toussaint
- BS - Strategic Security & Protection Management - Henley-Putman
- CFI, CFI-I, Commercial, MEI
Specializes in: Aircraft and ATC Simulation Systems Support, Laboratory Maintenance and Logistics, and Computer/Network Technology Management and general aviation flight instructing.