Dr. Steve Leib
PhD, MSc, Bsc, CPL MEL/IRASenior Lecturer - Aviation
School of Engineering and Technology
I am a Senior Lecturer in aviation who has been with Central Queensland University since March of 2022.
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.
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
Aerospace Engineering - Aerospace Engineering not elsewhere classified
Aviation Safety
Human Factors
Pilot Performance
Aviation Regulation
Multiculturalism
