Chien-tsung Lu, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

ctlu@purdue.edu

765-494-6387

TERM 218

School of Aviation and Transportation Technology
Purdue University

W. Lafayette, Indiana 47907

Office Hours:

By appointments.

Biography

Professor and Dean of Nanshan Aeronautical College, Longkou, Yantai, China, 2013 September ~ January 2017

Chairman of Qingdao Airlines, Qingdao, China, January 2016 ~ December 2016

Board Director, Virgin Australia Airlines, Brisbane, Australia, Nov. 2016 ~ August 2017

Education:

University of Nebraska, PhD. (Aviation Administration concentration)
University of Central Missouri, MS (Aviation Safety)
Houston Rice Aviation College, (FAA A& P certificate & FCC Avionics license Pilot training 55 hrs)
National Chung-Hsing University, BS (Applied Mathematics)

Certifications:

FAA A&P

FCC GROL w/ Radar

Journals
[2011~]

Lu, C-t., Guo, J., Keller, J., & Mendonca, F. (2019 January). Proposing an electronic maintenance Job Cards (eJobCards) for air carriers, International Journal of Crisis Management, 9(1), 1-7.
Spence, T., Fanjoy, R.O., C-t. Lu, Schreckengast, S.W. (2015). International standardization compliance in aviation. Journal of Air Transportation Management, 49, 1-8.
Keller, J. Wang, Y., Cooney, J., C-t. Lu (2015). Cultural Dimensions: A Comparative Analysis of Aviation Students in China and the U.S.; International Journal of Aviation, Aeronautics, and Aerospace, 2(3), 1-18.
Keller, J., Shila, J., & Lu, C-t. (2014). What does flight school security mean? A case of university affiliated flight schools in the United States, Journal of Transportation Security, 7(2), 157-168.
Leib, S., & C-t. Lu (2013). A gap analyisis of airport safety using ICAO SMS perspectives: A field study of Taiwan. Journal of Aviation Technology and Engineering, 2(2), 63-70.
Lu, C-t., Schreckengast, S., & Jia, J. (2011). Safety risk management, assurance, and promotion: hazard control system for budget-constrained airports. Journal of Aviation Technology and Engineering, 1(1), 1-15.
Lu, C-t., Young, J., & Schreckengast, S., (2011). Safety culture: The Perception of Taiwan’s Aviation Leaders. International Journal of Applied Aviation Studies, 11(1), 27-46.
Lu, C-t, Schreckengast, S., Ropp, T., & Dillman, B. (2011). System Safety: Pedagogical Aviation Action Research. Journal of Aviation/Aerospace Education and Research, 20(3), 17-28.

[ ~ 2010]

Cason, B., C-t, Lu, & Schreckengast, S. (June 10, 2010). Are we secure? Discovering GA airport security vulnerability. Journal of Transportation Security, 3(2), 87-104.
Wetmore, M., Lu, C-t., & Bos, P. (2008). Modeling the balance between standardization and innovation in a flight school, Journal of Aviation/Aerospace Education and Research. 17(3), 39-54.
Lu, C-t., Bos, P., & Caldwell, W. (2007). System safety application: Constructing a comprehensive aviation system safety management model (ASSMM). International Journal of Applied Aviation Studies, 7(1), 28-45.
Wetmore, M., Lu, C-t., & Caldwell, W. (2007). The affects of pedagogical paradigms on aviation students with hazardous attitudes. Journal of Applied Aviation/Aerospace Education & Research, 7(1), 25-36.
Lu, C-t., Wetmore, M., & Przetak, R, (Oct., 2006). A new approach to enhance airline safety: Using system safety techniques. Journal of Air Transportation, 11(2), 113-139.
Wetmore, M., & Lu, C-t. (2006). The effects of hazardous attitudes on Crew Resource Management skills. International Journal of Applied Aviation Studies, 6(1), 165-181.
Lu, C-t. (2005 Fall). An assessment of intensive/weekend teaching format of aviation education: A case of aviation law. Journal of Aviation/Aerospace Education and Research, 15(1), 17-30.
Lu, C-t. (Oct. 2005). Discovering the regulatory rationale of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA): A study of maintenance resource management (MRM) training. Journal of Air Transportation, 10(3), 32-49.
Lu, C-t., Przetak, R., & Wetmore, M. (June 2005). Discovering the non-flight hazards and suggesting a safety training model. International Journal of Applied Aviation Science, 5(1), 135-152.
Bowen, B., & Lu, C-t. (June 2004). Enhancing the policymaking process in air transportation: Application of the Policy Research Construct. International Journal of Applied Aviation Studies, 4(1), 31-44.
Bowen, B., & Lu, C-t. (Oct. 2004). Measuring the safety performance of 10 major air carriers in the United States: The airline safety report (1997 ~ 2000). Journal of Transport and Telecommunication, 5(3), 4-21.
Bowen, B., Headley, D., & Lu, C-t. (Oct. 2004). Developing a standardized mechanism for measuring airline service performance: A preparation for airlines and government reference (2000-2003 AQR Reports). International Journal of Applied Aviation Studies, 4(2), 39-62.
Bowen, B., Headley, D., & Lu. C-t. (Jan. 2003). Benchmarking airline service performance: A preparation for airlines and government reference, Public Works Management & Policy, 6(1), 188-202.
Bowen, B., & Lu, C-t. (Oct. 2000). Advocating the implementation of an airline safety information system. Public Works Management & Policy, 5(2), 91-96.

Refereed Conference Proceedings
[2012~]

Bowen, B., Lu, C-t, Bowen,E. & Kirschner, J. (June 2012), Advancing a qualitative-based research construct: Methods and applications, Cedarville Conference 2012.
Bowen, B., Lu, C-t., Headley, D., & Bowen, E. (2012). Consumer Satisfaction perception analytical assessment through operations modeling, 2012 Air Transportation Research Society (ATRS), Tainan, Taiwan, June 27-30, 2012.
Leib, S., & Lu, C-t. (2012). Gap analysis of SMS between Chinese air carriers and international standards. 2012 Air Transportation Research Society (ATRS), Tainan, Taiwan, June 27-30, 2012.
Lu, C-t-, & Schreckengast, S. (2012). Regulatory Compliance: A Case of Airport Safety Management System Using Open Source CMS, 2012 Air Transportation Research Society (ATRS), Tainan, Taiwan, June 27-30, 2012.
Lu, C-t. & Schreckengast, S (2011). Developing a low-cost safety management system for low-revenue airports. Conference proceeding of 2011 Crisis Management Society Conference, Taiwan. Nov. 10-11, 2011.
Lu, C-t., & Sun, R. (May 28, 2010). The Impact of International Aviation Policy to the Chinese Airline Industry [Chinese version]. Seminar for Chinese Scholars of Public Administration, May 28 – 29, 2010, Guangzhou, China.
Lu, C-t., & Sherman, M. (October, 2009). Safety Management System (SMS) –A Computer Prototype for the U.S. Airports Industry, ASEE Mid-Atlantic Conference, October 23-24, 2009. Conference proceedings [CD-ROM]. King of Prussia, PA.
Hutson, J., Asfoor, M., Rankin, W., & Lu, C-t. (April 16, 2008). Outcome based education: A case study of UCM. 8th Oklahoma Aviation Education Symposium [CD-ROM].
Asfoor, M., Toto, E., Hightower, J., & Lu, C-t. (April 16, 2008). Validating research of an aviation safety management system. 8th Oklahoma Aviation Education Symposium [CD-ROM].
Lu, C-t., & Wang, Y-c. (Nov. 16, 2007). Promoting a comprehensive aviation safety management model (ASMM). Conference proceeding, 49th ROC Air and Space Conference. Taiwan.
Lu, C-t. (April, 2007). The need for system safety in aviation education and industry. Paper presented at 7th Oklahoma Aviation Education Symposium. April 18-19, 2007.
Abou, S.C., C-t. Lu, & Saad, M. (June 21, 2007). Advanced diagnostic/prognostic system: System health monitoring. 2007 Air Transportation Research Society (ATRS) World Conference, Berkeley, CA., June 21-23, 2007.
Lu, C-t. (Oct. 2006). Systems Safety for Safety Systems. Conference proceedings of The 4th International Conference on Crisis Management, Oct., 20, 2006, Gangshang, Air Force Academy, Taiwan.
Lu, C-t. (November 25, 2005). Interviewing the FAA Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee (ARAC): A case of MRM training [CD-Rom]. Conference proceedings of The 3rd International Conference on Crisis Management, November 25, 2005, Hsin-ju, Taiwan.
Lu, C-t., Wetmore, M., & Smith, J. (March 6, 2005). Advocating system safety in preventing airline accidents, Conference proceedings [CD-Rom], 46th Annual Transportation Research & Policy Forum, Washington, D.C., March 6-9, 2005.
Lu, C-t. (Oct. 17, 2004). The future challenge to the U.S. airline operation: An inductive study about the NTSB reports. Conference proceeding of the 2nd International Crisis Management Society Conference [CD-ROM] Taiwan, Oct. 17, 2004, Tainan, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Bowen, B.D., Headley, D., & Lu, C-t. (July 4, 2004). Developing a standardized mechanism for measuring airline service performance: A preparation for airlines and government references (the review of 2000-2003 AQR reports). 2004 WCTR Conference, Istanbul, Turkey, July 4-6, 2004.
Lu, C-t. (July 1, 2004). Aviation rulemaking dynamics in the United Stated: An inductive research of nonregulatory maintenance resource management (MRM) training. 2004 10th ATRS Conference, Istanbul, Turkey, July 1-3, 2004.
Lu, C-t., & Bowen, B. D. (May 23, 2004). Refining the federal agency rulemaking process in the United States: The federal aviation administration security case. Conference proceeding of the 2nd Sino-US Conference on Public Administration. Beijing, China, May 23-24, 2004.
Lu, C-t. (April 21, 2004). An Assessment of Intensive/Weekend teaching format of aviation education: A study of aviation law class. Conference proceeding of the 4th Annual Oklahoma Aviation Education Symposium. Stillwater, O.K. April 21-22, 2004.
Bowen. B.,& Lu, C-t. (March 9, 2004). Reporting airline safety performance and finding the sensitivity of airline safety factors. Conference proceeding of Safety Across High-Consequence Industries Conference [CD-ROM]. St. Louis University, Missouri, March 9-10, 2004.
Bowen, B.D., & Lu, C-t. (March 2003). Policy research construct. Paper presented at The 3rd Annual Aviation Education Symposium. Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK.
Bowen, B.D., Headley, D., & Lu, C-t. (July 2003). Measuring Airline Productivity in the post 9-11 Operational Environment. Paper submitted to 7th Air Transportation Research Society, Toulouse, France.
Bowen, B.D., C-t, Lu, & Tarry, S. (2001, July). A model to assess and report airline operational safety for consumer discretion and government intervention – general conclusions. Proceeding of the 9th World Conference of Transport Research (WCTR) [CD-ROM], Seoul, S. Korea.
Bowen, B.D., C-t, Lu, & Tarry, S. (2001, July). Benchmarking aviation safety in the commercial airline industry. Proceeding of the Air Transport Research Group (ATRG) [CD-ROM], Je-ju Island, S. Korea.
Bowen, B.D., & Lu, C-t. (2001 April). The analytical hierarchy method for benchmarking airline safety. Paper presented at the meeting of the Nebraska Academy of Science, Lincoln, NE.
Bowen, B.D., Lu, C-t. & Terry, S. (2001 April). Measuring the safety performance of 10 major air carriers in the United States: The airline safety report (from 1996 – 2000). White Paper. University of Nebraska at Omaha.

Relevant Publications and Presentations

Lu, C-t., Schreckengast, S., & Young, J. (2011). AT SMS Manual.
Bowen, B. D., Bowen, E. E., Carney, T. Q., Kirschner, J. E., Lu, C. T., Mott, J. H., Suckow, M. W., Wildt, C. T. (2012, November). White paper: Advanced aviation analytics institute for research: A center of research excellence (A3IR-CORE). Prepared for the Office of the Vice President for Research, Purdue University. 6 pps.

Textbook Chapters

Lu, C-t. (2008). Aviation Security Management Model, Aviation Security Management (A. R. Thomas, eds.). University of Akron.
Bos, P. & Lu, C-t. (August/September, 2007). Safety management systems: A primer. AAAE Airport Magazine, 44-48.

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