My name is GAO, Yi. In Chinese, it writes 高 翼 (meaning: high wing).
I am currently an Associate Professor in the School of Aviation and Transportation Technology at Purdue University.
I completed Ph.D. in Technology at Purdue University, specializing in Aviation Management.
My primary research area is Air Transportation. My research covers the following topics:
Air Transportation Economics & Operations
Customer Loyalty Programs & Frequent Flyer Programs
Aviation Safety
Aviation Education
March
Our latest publication, titled "Bridging the gap: Evaluating skill alignment between collegiate aviation management programs and industry needs", is now available on Collegiate Aviation Review International: https://ojs.library.okstate.edu/osu/index.php/CARI/article/view/10106/9000
Our group attended the 2025 ISTAT Americas conference in Phoenix, AZ.
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Mail: 1401 Aviation Dr, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
Phone (O): (765) 496-6276 Email: yigao (at) purdue (dot) edu
