Jacob Shila, Ph. D.

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Jacob 'Joshua' Shila, Ph.D.

  • Position: Assistant Professor
  • Phone: 419-372-3383
  • Email: jshila@bgsu.edu
  • Address: 169 College Park Office Building

Dr. Jacob Joshua Shila is an assistant professor of aviation in the School of Aviation at Bowling Green State University, Ohio. Prior to receiving both his master and doctorate at School of Aviation and Transportation Technology at Purdue University, he earned his Bachelor of Science at Missouri University of Science and Technology.

With research interests spanning sustainability, environmental impacts of aviation operations, and techno-economic modeling of aviation operations, Dr. Shila researches a variety of sustainable fuel and other emerging technologies that can be applied to reduce the environmental impacts of the aviation operations – for both aircraft and airports operations. Prior to joining BGSU, Dr. Shila worked in the emissions industry as a CO2 exhaust emissions and CAFÉ simulations specialist for Volkswagen of North America. He developed computational models to examine a variety of scenarios – involving alternative fuels and electric powered vehicles - that can lead to emissions regulations’ compliance while maintaining financial profitability.

Dr. Shila’s teaching philosophy centers on clear communication of concepts and objectives, helping students grasp real-world applications of the course concepts, and mentoring students in and outside the classroom. As such, he also conducts research related to aviation education. Currently, he also serves as a faculty mentor for the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) BGSU local students’ chapter.

Education

  • Ph.D., 2017, Aviation Technology, Purdue University
  • MS, 2014, Aviation and Aerospace Management, Purdue University
  • BS, 2012, Aerospace Engineering, Missouri University of Science and Technology

Academic Positions

  • Assistant Professor, Bowling Green State University, School of Aviation (2019 – Present)
  • Instructor-of-Record, Purdue University, School of Aviation and Transportation Technology (2016 – 2017)
  • Graduate Teaching and Research Assistant, Purdue University, School of Aviation and Transportation Technology (2012 – 2017)

Research Focus

  • Sustainable Aviation Fuels
  • Techno-Economic Analysis and Optimization of sustainable technologies and processes
  • Advanced Air Mobility – sustainability, infrastructure preparation and workforce development
  • Aviation Sustainability Education
Publications | Conference Proceedings

Recent Journal Publications

  1. Shila, J. Awareness and Preparedness Levels of Public-Use NPIAS Airports Toward Integration of AAM Technologies – A Case Study of Ohio (Manuscript Submitted)
  2. Shila, J. Techno-Economic Analysis of Pennycress-Derived Jet Fuel: Utilization of Bio-Char By-Products as Means to Optimize the Investors Returns (Manuscript submitted)
  3. Shila, J. & Johnson, M. A Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment Framework for More-Electric Propulsion Aircraft Technologies: A Conceptual Framework (Manuscript submitted to Environment, Development and Sustainability)
  4. Shila, J., & Johnson, M. (2021). Techno-Economic Analysis of Camelina-Derived Hydroprocessed Renewable Jet Fuel Within the US Context, Journal of Applied Energy, Volume 287, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2021.116525

Recent Conference Proceedings and Presentations

  1. Shila, J. (2023). Advanced Air Mobility on Aviation Education: Identification and Review of Skill Gap, 2021 Collegiate Aviation Education Conference & Expo, St. Petersburg, Florida, September 26th, 2023. University Aviation Association (UAA)
  2. Shila, J. Technology and Policy Recommendations on Integration of Advanced Air Mobility Technologies into Existing Airport System – A Case Study of Ohio, 11th National Aviation System Planning Symposium, Irvine, California, May 2023. Transportation Research Board
  3. Doty, S; & Shila, J. (2021). Aviation English in a Bilingual Context, 2021 Collegiate Aviation Education Conference & Expo, Memphis, October 8th, 2021. University Aviation Association (UAA)
  4. Shila, J. (2021). Sustainability in Collegiate Aviation Programs, 2021 Collegiate Aviation Education Conference & Expo, Memphis, October 8th, 2021. University Aviation Association (UAA)
  5. Shila, J., & Wu, X. (2021). Analysis of the Unmanned Aerial Vehicles’ Incidents and Accidents: The Role of Human Factors, International Conference on Aviation Safety and Aviation Security 2021, Toronto, Canada (Virtual Conference)
  6. Wu, X., & Shila, J. (2021). Covid-19 Impacts on Collegiate Aviation Training, 2021 International Symposium on Aviation Psychology Virtual Conference

Updated: 07/01/2024 03:47PM