Steve Leib

About Me

I am a Senior Lecturer in aviation who has been with Central Queensland University since March of 2022.

General

Background

I am originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA and am extremely passionate about aviation and travel.

Universities Studied At

I received my BSc, MSc, and PhD from Purdue University in Indiana, USA. I am also a US Federal Aviation Administration certified Commercial Pilot with instrument and multi-engine ratings.

Universities Worked At

I have worked at Purdue University, the Civil Aviation University of China (CAUC), Nanshan Aeronautical College, and the University of South Australia.

Awards

Academic Excellence - Senior Academic / Program Director (2021, University of South Australia)

Images of Teaching and Research Competition - Teaching Category, First Place (2021 University of South Australia)

Previous teaching

I have taught coursework in the following areas:

Pilot ground theory
Aviation safety
Human Factors
Research methods
Project / thesis courses
Aviation Economics
Aviation English
International aviation law

Professional Experience

I have extensive experience with teaching, degree design and management, and student support.

Research Supervision

Accreditation

I am currently accredited for supervision in the following:

3508 Tourism
4702 Cultural Studies
4001 Aerospace Engineering
4803 International and comparative law

Current Capacity

I am currently available to supervise more research candidates

No Supervisions to display.

Research Interests

Engineering

Aerospace Engineering - Aerospace Engineering not elsewhere classified
Aviation Safety Human Factors Pilot Performance Aviation Regulation Multiculturalism