Eric Neiderman

Job title: 
Collaborator
Department: 
Deputy Director
Federal Aviation Administration
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Eric Neiderman is the Deputy Director of the Federal Aviation Administration’s Aviation Research Division at the William J. Hughes Technical Center in Atlantic City, NJ. The division develops scientific solutions to current and future air transportation challenges by conducting applied research and development in collaboration with industry, academia, and government. Research areas include: fire safety, human factors, airport technology, software and systems, and structures and propulsion. He has more than 24 years of government experience, beginning with the FAA as an engineering research psychologist working in aviation security. Dr. Neiderman holds a bachelor’s degree in industrial psychology from La Salle University, and a master’s degree and Ph.D. in human factors from George Mason University. He also holds a master’s degree in public administration from the University of Pennsylvania and is a certified project management professional.