Robert A. Goehlich

Robert A. Goehlich is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's College of Aviation, School of Engineering. He holds dual doctoral degrees: Dr. rer. pol. in Economics from European Business School (2008) and Dr.-Ing. in Engineering from Technical University Berlin (2003). His research focuses on space tourism, rocket engineering, strategic decision-making in aerospace, and cost engineering. He has extensive industry experience, including roles at leading aerospace firms and collaborations with NASA and JAXA.

• Education:
  • PhD in Economics (2008), European Business School
  • PhD in Engineering (2003), Technical University Berlin
  • Master in Aerospace Engineering (2000), Technical University Berlin
• Research Interests:
  Dr. Goehlich explores space tourism viability, reusable launch systems, cost optimization for space missions, and strategic business decisions in aerospace. His work bridges technical innovation with economic feasibility, addressing challenges like pilot recruitment for space tourism and cargo transportation via suborbital vehicles.
• Teaching:
  He teaches courses such as Space Tourism, Space Mission Operations, Robotics, and Project Management. Recent courses include MGMT 416: Space Tourism and PMGT 614: Directing & Controlling Projects.
• Professional Credentials:
  Certified Scrum Product Owner (A-CSPO, CSPO), Scrum Master (CSM), and Project Management Professional (PMP).

Publications focus on space tourism psychology, cargo logistics via suborbital systems, M&A integration challenges, and aviation workforce dynamics. His research demonstrates interdisciplinary approaches combining aerospace engineering with organizational behavior and economics.