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.

• 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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.