Dr. Vitaly S. Guzhva is a Professor of Finance at David B. O'Maley College of Business of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, where he teaches Aviation Finance and Asset Valuation courses. He received his Ph.D. in Finance from the University of Central Florida. Dr. Guzhva is an experienced pilot with over 5,000 flight hours in multiengine jet aircraft. He is an Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA) with a Machinery and Technical Specialties/Aircraft designation, an ISTAT Certified Appraiser, and a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA). 

Dr. Guzhva's research papers appear in various peer-reviewed journals, including Accident Analysis and Prevention, Journal of Air Transport Management, Transportation Research Record, Journal of Economics and Finance, Risk Analysis, and others. He is the lead author of a popular professional book, Aircraft Leasing and Financing: Tools for Success in International Aircraft Acquisition and Management. Dr. Guzhva's applied research and consulting projects included industry assessments and market analyses for major aircraft manufacturers, aircraft surveillance data monetization strategies, benefit-cost analyses of operational improvements of Air Transport Management systems, evaluation of major investments in aviation infrastructure, and fleet modernization strategies.