Zachary Waller
- Associate Professor, Aviation
Contact Info
- Email: zachary.waller@UND.edu
- Office: 701.777.6846
- Dept: 701.777.6846
Office Address
Robin Hall 333S
4251 University Ave Stop 9036
Grand Forks ND 58202-9036
Office Hours
By appointment.
Biography
Dr. Zachary Waller is an Associate Professor in the Aviation Department at the University of North Dakota (UND) holding a Ph.D. in Education Foundations and Research, and graduate certificates in both Quantitative Research Methods and Applied Economics and Predictive Analytics. Dr. Waller teaches undergraduate courses related to unmanned aircraft and quantitative research methods coursework within the School of Graduate Studies. He maintains a commercial pilot certificate with instrument and multi-engine ratings, and has developed Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) curriculum with the Air Force Research Lab as well as CAE Inc. Dr. Waller serves on the Publishing Board for the Journal of Unmanned Aerial Systems and is an active referee for the International Journal of Aviation, Aeronautics, and Aerospace. Dr. Waller began his tenure at UND in 2014 and has supported several state and federal research efforts examining the unmanned aircraft industry, policy, and regulation. He is presently involved in research regarding cognitive state measurement during RPA training events, certification standards for sUAS operations, and the application of aviation safety practices to offshore oil systems.
Aviation (Avit) 126 Introduction to UAS Operations.
Aviation (Avit) 238 UAS Operator Certification.
Aviation (Avit) 419 sUAS Commercial Operations.
Aviation (Avit) 485 Aviation Senior Capstone.
Aviation (Avit) 506 Quantitative Research Methods.
Aviation (Avit) 522 UAS Management
- UAS Policy and Regulation.
- Safety and Risk Management
Refereed Journal Articles
Waller, Z. P., Petros, T., Bridewell, J., Kroeber, S. S., Nowatzki, N. (2016). Medium altitude long endurance remotely piloted aircraft training: A pilot study in blended learning. Journal of Unmanned Aerial Systems, 2(1), pg. 6-16.
Waller, Z., & Stupnisky, R. (2022). Medium Altitude Long Endurance RPA Training: Evaluating Blended Learning. International Journal of Aviation, Aeronautics, and Aerospace. https://doi.org/10.15394/ijaaa.2022.1650
Waller, Z. P. (2015). Five factor model personality profiles of University of North Dakota unmanned aircraft systems students. Journal of Unmanned Aerial Systems, 1(1), pg. 24-41.
Conference Proceedings
Waller, Z, & Petros, T.(2021).Cognitive State Measurement in Remotely Piloted Aircraft Training. Collegiate Aviation Review International, 39(2),234-237. Retrieved from http://ojs.library.okstate.edu/osu/index.php/CARI/article/view/8381/7685
Magazine/Trade Publication
Waller, Z. P., Bridewell, J. (2014). Implementing UAS Programs: An Integrated Approach. Colliegiate Aviation News (3rd ed., vol. 38). University Aviation Association.
Research & Technical Reports
Askelson, M., Marsh, R., Waller, Z. P., Snyder, P., Ullrich, G., Theisen, C., Kaabouch, N., Semke, W., Mullins, M., Foerster, K., Brothman, R. (2017). Small UAS Detect and Avoid Requirements Necessary for Limited Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Operations (pp. 516).
Snyder, P., Ullrich, G., & Waller, Z. (2020). Airport Risk Identification and Prioritization Practices (Issue Project 11-03, Topic S01-19).
Snyder, P., Waller, Z. P., Wheeler, P., Tootle, A., Milton, J. L., Larue, T., Gray, J., Gill, S., Fredrick, G., Cook, S., Banks, E. (2018). In National Cooperative Highway Research Program Project 20-68A U.S. Domestic Scan (Ed.), Successful Approaches for the Use of Unmanned Aerial Systems by Surface Transportation Agencies (pp. 254). Transportation Research Board.
Presentations
National Audiences
Waller, Z. P. (Presenter & Author), Bruner, T. (Author Only), Haritos, T. (Author Only), Snyder, P. (Author Only), 2022 Collegiate Aviation Education Conference and Expo, "Remote Pilot Training and Proficiency: Contrasting the FAA's Remote Pilot sUAS Airman Certification Standards," University Aviation Association, Colorado Springs, CO. (October 7, 2022).
Waller, Z. P., 6th Unmanned and Autonomous Systems for Utilities and Energy, "Monitoring Rulemaking and Regulatory Updates for sUAS to Normalize Safe and Efficient Operations and Curtail Instances of Breaches," Marcus Evans, Atlanta, GA. (June 9, 2022).
Waller, Z. P., 6th Unmanned and Autonomous Systems for Utilities and Energy, "Aligning Remote Pilot Training and Flight Crew Qualification with Evolving Regulatory Body Requirements," Marcus Evans, Atlanta, GA. (June 8, 2022).
Waller, Z. P. (Presenter & Author), Petros, T. (Co-Author), 2021 Collegiate Aviation Education Conference & Expo, "Cognitive State Measurement in Remotely Piloted Aircraft Training," University Aviation Association, Memphis, TN. (October 9, 2021).
Waller, Z. P. (Moderator), Eisenrauch, S. (Panelist), Kelly, M. (Panelist), 3rd Unmanned Systems for Utilities & Power, "Obtaining Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Waivers to Grow ROI," Marcus Evans Conferences, Atlanta, GA. (March 21, 2019).
Waller, Z. P., 3rd Unmanned Systems for Utilities & Power, "Leveraging Aviation Expertise to Aid in Risk Management and Enhance Operations for Utilities," Marcus Evans Conferences, Atlanta, GA. (March 20, 2019).
Askelson, M., Waller, Z. P., Woods, T., RTD 2018, "Airspace Access and Remote Sensing Needs," Missouri S&T, Rollo, MO. (September 2018).
Waller, Z. P., RTC 2018, "Using Drones for Infrastructure Inspection," Rolla, MO. (September 17, 2018).
Waller, Z. P., The Ohio UAS Conference, "Blended learning in MALE RPA training: HDD menu trainer.," Dayton, OH. (August 25, 2015).
Waller, Z. P. (Presenter & Author), Bridewell, J. (Co-Author), UAA Fall Education Conference, "Blended learning in medium altitude long endurance remotely piloted aircraft training: Heads-down display menu trainer," University Aviation Association, Daytona Beach, FL. (October 10, 2014).
Waller, Z. P., Bridewell, J., UAA Fall Education Conference, "Five factor model personality profiles of University of North Dakota unmanned aircraft systems students," University Aviation Association, Daytona Beach, FL. (October 10, 2014).
- Applied Economics & Predictive Analytics Certificate
- Quantitative Research Methods Certificate
- Commercial Pilot: ASEL, AMEL
- Instrument Airplane Rating