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Terrence Kelly, Ph.D.

Professor of Aviation Science

Courses Taught

Kelly teaches a wide variety of subjects including Safety & Human Factors, Aircraft Systems, Fluid Power Systems, Aerodynamics, Materials, Manufacturing, Airframe Systems, and Avionics

Education

Ph.D with a dual specialization in Human Factors and Socio-Technical Systems, Saint 浪花直播 University
Graduate Minor in 浪花直播 Methodologies
Master of Aeronautical Science with a Concentration in Safety Systems, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Bachelor of Science, Saint 浪花直播 University


浪花直播 Interests

The measurement and transformation of Organizational Safety Culture, Safety Management Systems and Safety II are Professor Kelly鈥檚 primary areas of interest and research.

Publications and Media Placements

Printed Archival Peer-Reviewed Journals
S.D. Robinson, W.J. Irwin, T.K. Kelly, X.O. Wu. Application of Machine Learning to Mapping Primary Casual Factors in Self Reported Safety Narratives. Safety Science. Volume 75, June 2015, Pages 118鈥�129. doi:10.1016/j.ssci.2015.02.003 

Peer-Reviewed Conference Papers Kelly, T., Meyer, R., & Patankar, M. (2012). Safety Culture: Testing the Safety Culture Pyramid with Structural Equation Modeling.

Kelly, T., Lercel, D., & Patankar, M. (2011). Influence of Trust and Job Satisfaction on Safety Climate Among Managers at a Large U.S. Air Carrier. Download Paper Here

Professional Organizations and Associations

  • Society of Safety Engineers
  • System Safety Society
  • American Society of Engineering Education
  • Society of Automotive Engineers

Community Work and Service

Terrence Kelly joined the faculty of Saint 浪花直播 University in 1988. Kelly earned a B.S. degree in Aeronautics from Parks College, an M.A.S. degree in Safety Systems from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University and Dual Specialization PhD in Human Factors and Sociotechnical Systems with a Graduate Minor in 浪花直播 Methodologies from Saint 浪花直播 University. Dr. Kelly holds a Certificate in Aviation Safety and Security from the University of Southern California. Kelly鈥檚 FAA certifications have included a Mechanics Certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings (A&P), Inspection Authorization (IA) and Designated Mechanics Examiner (DME).

Throughout his service at Saint 浪花直播 University, Kelly has served as both teaching and research faculty in the Department of Aircraft Maintenance Engineering, the Department of Aerospace Technology and the Department of Engineering Technology including Chair in the Department of Aviation Science. Professor Kelly maintains teaching responsibilities at both the undergraduate and graduate level including the following topical areas: Safety, Safety Management Systems, Safety Culture, Accident Investigation, Aerodynamics and Aircraft Systems.

The measurement and transformation of Organizational Safety Culture, Safety Management Systems and Safety II are Professor Kelly鈥檚 primary areas of interest and research. Kelly鈥檚 safety research has included working with large U.S. and international air carriers, maintenance and repair organizations and government agencies. Kelly is a member of many Professional Societies including the Society of Safety Engineers.