Keith Joiner

Dr. Keith Joiner is a Senior Lecturer at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) Canberra within the School of Engineering and Technology. He joined academia in 2015 after a distinguished 30-year career in the Australian Air Force, where he served as an aeronautical engineer, project manager, and Director-General of Test and Evaluation for the Australian Defence Force (2010-2014). His military contributions earned him the Conspicuous Service Cross and U.S. Meritorious Service Medal.

Dr. Joiner holds a PhD in Calculus Education, an MSc in Aerospace Systems Engineering (Loughborough University, UK), an MMgmt, and a BEng in Aeronautical Engineering. He is a Certified Practising Engineer (CPEng) and Certified Practising Project Director (CPPD) with professional affiliations including MAIPM and MIEAust.

His research integrates statistical methods (design-of-experiments, regression modeling) with defense and cybersecurity applications. Key areas include: (1) Test/evaluation frameworks for autonomous systems, electronic warfare, and cyber-resilience; (2) Project governance in defense digitization and critical infrastructure; (3) Engineering education reforms focusing on inclusive curricula and peer-review efficacy. He actively explores human-autonomy teaming and cyber-physical system safety.

Recent publications emphasize aerospace innovation (hybrid vehicles, electrification), AI assurance, and NLP applications in aviation safety. Methodological rigor in test design and computational modeling unifies his work, reflecting defense-industry collaboration and real-world problem-solving.

Awards/Honors:

• Conspicuous Service Cross (2010-2014)
• U.S. Meritorious Service Medal (2009 Baghdad service)

He mentors part-time PhD students in industry-collaborative projects related to test design, project governance, and autonomous systems. Current priorities include drone technology validation and cyber-resilience frameworks for space systems.