Kevin Michaels, Ph.D., has 32 years of aerospace experience, and is a globally recognized expert in the aerospace manufacturing and MRO sectors. He is Managing Director and founder of AeroDynamic Advisory and has a broad range of consulting expertise developed from engagements with leading aerospace companies. A contributing columnist to Aviation Week & Space Technology, Michaels holds B.S. Aerospace Engineering and M.B.A. degrees from the University of Michigan, and M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in International Relations from the London School of Economics.