Dr. Kevin A. Adkins is an associate professor in the Aeronautical Science Department, where he is Director of the Unmanned Vehicle and Atmospheric Investigation Lab (UNVAIL). He teaches aerodynamics, aircraft performance, and topics in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Prior to coming to Embry-Riddle, Dr. Adkins served as an officer and pilot in the USAF and spent over a decade in the engineering industry. He also holds numerous professional memberships, and is an elected Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society.