Biography - James F Smith

James F Smith

Jim Smith has his PhD in Environmental Design and Planning from Virginia Tech and worked in environmental regulation 1977-1999. He is a Professional Engineer and a graduate with distinction from the Naval War College. Jim continues active research in the area of the coordination between airports and emergency management agencies regarding preparedness for and recovery from catastrophes. His current airport research project is tracked in www.airportstudy2008.com. More than 20 of his research papers have been published. He serves on national committees for the American Society of Civil Engineers, its Committee on Critical Infrastructure, the American Association of Airport Executives, and the International Association of Emergency Managers. Jim was the recipient of APUS ‘s Faculty Research Grants in 2007 and 2008.

Jim Smith has been on the APUS’s full-time faculty since January 2003 and has taught for APUS since January, 2000. In addition to RQ295, he teaches water science (EVSP310) and environmental systems and processes (EVSP610). He served on the APUS committee that investigated the feasibility of doctoral programs and now serves on the Criterion 5 working group for the reaccreditation self-study.

 
 

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