Albert Helfrick, Ph.D., P.E.

Professor Emeritus, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

• Dr. Albert Helfrick brings over 50 years of engineering experience, with a distinguished career spanning industry, entrepreneurship, and academia.
• He served as Chair of the Electrical and Systems Engineering Department at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, where he is now Professor Emeritus.
• Previously served as Director of Engineering at Tel-Instrument Electronics, a leading provider of avionics test equipment.
• Worked as a self-employed consulting engineer, leading the development of fire and security systems, consumer electronics, and avionics solutions.
• Expertise includes communications, navigation, precision testing and measurement, radar, and security systems.
• Industry contributions:
  • Radiation hardening for military avionics
  • Avionics design for general aviation with Cessna Aircraft
  • Test equipment for the cable television industry
  • Precision measuring and magnetic systems for Dowty Industries
• Author of 12 books and numerous contributions to technical encyclopedias, handbooks, and scholarly collections.
• Published over 100 technical papers and presentations; served as expert witness in civil litigation and testified before Congress.
• Holds five U.S. patents; registered Professional Engineer in New Jersey.
• Recognized as a Life Senior Member of IEEE and Associate Fellow of AIAA.
• Recipient of the AIAA Dr. John Ruth Digital Avionics Award.
• Academic credentials:
  • B.S. in Physics, Upsala College
  • M.S. in Mathematics, New Jersey Institute of Technology
  • Ph.D. in Applied Science, Clayton University