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Dr. Robert Mayer is an Associate Professor in Air Transport Management and Director of Education for the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Cranfield University. He leads modules in airline economics, finance, and strategy, and lectures on airport ground operations and air cargo. His research focuses on airline marketing, strategy, and economics, with a particular emphasis on air cargo logistics and industry resilience. Robert holds a PhD from Loughborough University and advanced teaching qualifications, complemented by industry experience at Austrian Airlines and the University of Huddersfield.
- Education:
- Bachelor's in European Economics and Business Management (Vienna)
- MSc in Air Transport Management (Cranfield University)
- PhD in Transportation Studies (Loughborough University)
- Postgraduate Teaching Qualification (University of Huddersfield)
Robert’s research explores airline brand management, crisis resilience in aviation, and cargo network dynamics. He has contributed to influential works such as Journal of Air Transport Management and Journal of Transport Geography. As an industry collaborator, he works with clients like Airports Council International and Turkish Airlines.
His distinctions include Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (FCILT), Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society (FRAeS), and Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA).
In education leadership, he oversees teaching and assessment strategies across Aerospace & Aviation and Manufacturing themes. His work integrates cutting-edge research into Cranfield’s programs, ensuring industry relevance.