Dr. Kevin Adkins is the director of UNVAIL and an associate professor at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He holds bachelor, master, and doctoral degrees in aerospace engineering, along with advanced coursework in physics and atmospheric science. Dr. Adkins teaches aerodynamics, aircraft performance, and special topics in uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS), including Uncrewed Aircraft Systems for Atmospheric Investigation, within the College of Aviation. Professor Adkins’ research interests include UAS and their applications, using UAS and numerical methods to analyze changes to near-surface (ABL/UBL) meteorology, micrometeorology, advanced air mobility (AAM) [UAM], and UAS flight test. Prior to coming to Embry-Riddle, Kevin served as an officer and pilot in the USAF and spent over a decade in engineering industry, working as both an aircraft system design and lead flight test engineer. Dr. Adkins holds numerous professional memberships, such as with the American Meteorological Society and the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, and is an elected Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society.