Shem Malmquist

Shem Malmquist is a Visiting Assistant Professor at the College of Aeronautics, Florida Institute of Technology, and an active B-777 Captain with over 45 years of aviation experience. He specializes in flight safety, accident investigation, and systems engineering methodologies like STAMP. His roles include academic instruction, safety research, and advisory roles in aviation organizations.

Education:
- PhD Candidate, Florida Tech
- MSc in Human Factors in Aeronautics, Florida Tech
- BSc, Embry-Riddle University
- ASc, Mt. San Antonio College

Research Interests:
- Systemic accident analysis using STAMP frameworks
- Automation challenges and training gaps
- Weather-related hazards and avoidance strategies
- Human factors impacting flight safety

Publications:
Focus on aviation safety innovations, accident investigation methodologies, and the impact of automation. Recent works include Commercial Aviation Safety (2023) and Resilient Performance in Aviation (2021).

Awards:
- Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society
- Full member of ISASI and the Resilience Engineering Association

Advisory Roles:
- Voting member of FAA/SAE committees on flight deck standards and safety assessment
- Contributed to Commercial Aviation Safety Team (CAST) initiatives

Labs/Teams:
- Collaborates with industry groups on safety training and simulation limitations