Fiona Duruaku, M.S.

Fiona Duruaku, M.S.

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Human Factors & Cybersecurity| HCI | UX | AR/VR | Aviation

  • Education

    • Javi Aviation

      2017 - 2018
    • University of Central Florida

      2021 - 2025
      Doctor of Philosophy - PhD HCI/ Human Factors and Cognitive Psychology

      Activities and Societies: Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES), National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Concentration in Behavioral Cybersecurity

    • University of Benin

      2012 - 2016
      Bachelor of Education - BEd Educational Psychology 3.53/4.00

      • Facilitating the learning of adults by applying the principles of Andragogy

    • Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU)

      2019 - 2021
      Master of Aeronautical Science - MS Aviation Management and Flight Dispatch 4.00

      Activities and Societies: Future Aviation Executives (MTSU chapter) Women in Aviation International (Air Raiders Chapter) Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals (OBAP MTSU) The Aviation Management graduate program focuses on airport activities and organizational structures, aviation contracts and leases, and aviation systems management. It is also designed to provide students the knowledge and expertise necessary to develop and manage aviation safety and security programs. Studies include safety management systems, aviation security, aviation safety investigation, and human factors in aviation.

    • Springboard

      2020 - 2021
      Data Analytics Business Intelligence| Aviation/Airway Management and Operations

      Springboard Data Analytics Career Track, Certification Description: 400+ hours of hands-on course material, with 1:1 industry expert mentor oversight, and completion of 2 in-depth capstone projects. Mastered skills in analyzing business problems, data analysis, presenting business insights to different stakeholders, SQL, Python and data visualization.

  • Experience

    • Edo State Community and Social Development Project

      Jul 2015 - Nov 2015
      Program Intern

      • Applied Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) strategies to implement community initiatives.• Managed and coordinated community events and activities. • Worked in partnership with the local community to support neighborhood and family networks, to facilitate local participation and access to facilities and services. • Encouraged local creativity, vibrancy, and diversity. • Worked with community services and other Council staff to achieve community development outcomes as adopted by Council. Show less

    • Pioneer Education Centre

      Jan 2016 - Jul 2016
      Adult educator( Volunteer)

      • Instructed out-of-school youths and adults in academic and nonacademic courses in public or private schools or other organizations.• Prepared outline of instructional program and studies and assembled material to be presented.• Presented lectures and discussions to group to increase students' knowledge or vocational competence.• Tested and graded students on achievement in class.

    • Javi Aviation

      Jan 2017 - Apr 2018
      Flight Dispatcher

      • Developed the operational flight plan and navigational log• Filed inbound, outbound flights, fuel, and cargo documents• Decoded METARs from radio and other stations• Prepared load sheet and trimmed weights• Filled flight movement logbook

    • Azman Air Services Limited

      Sept 2017 - Dec 2017
      Flight Dispatch Trainee

      • Performed pre-flight duties as the cabin crew prepare for the flight.• Provided the pilot with the advised route for an individual flight.• Assesses weather reports and informing the pilot of any hazards.

    • NASA FOCUS Lab

      Jan 2019 - May 2021
      Research Assistant, Training and Development

      • Trained and on-boarded students for flight operations simulations, 70 students• Maintained quality controls standards to preserve the integrity of data and findings.• Analyzed data using various statistical methods• Wrote reports to summarize data and the implications of the results• Researching information• Motivated students to work in teams to improve job efficiency• Participated in After Action Reviews to discuss how students performed during simulations and how they could do better• Provided feedback on student’s improvements and performance Show less

    • Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU)

      Jun 2019 - May 2021

      Leveraged expertise to deliver education services to 120 students through:Prepared course plans and materialsDelivered coursesMonitored progress/attendanceAdvised studentsRecorded grades and submitted reports • Assisted teachers in air navigation using navigational charts, • Assisted in helping teachers with weight and balance calculations , • Ensured Tennessee teachers had an idea of how to incorporate aviation into their syllabus during classroom sessions.

      • Instructor

        Jan 2019 - May 2021
      • Student Worker- Tennessee Teachers Aviation Workshop

        Jun 2019 - Jun 2019
    • University of Central Florida

      Aug 2021 - now
      Graduate Research Assistant

      I conduct Aviation VR Research in the Team Performance Laboratory under the advisement of Dr. Florian Jentsch, at the Institute for Simulation & Training (IST), at the University of Central Florida (UCF).

    • Nordstrom

      Jun 2023 - Aug 2023
      User Experience Researcher
  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Fiona Duruaku, M.S.
      Tennessee Business Aviation Association Scholarship Recipient Tennessee Business Aviation Association (TNBAA) Apr 2020
    • Awarded to Fiona Duruaku, M.S.
      Women In Aviation Scholarship Women In Aviation International Mar 2020
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Student Mentor

      Issued by Microsoft on Mar 2019
      MicrosoftAssociated with Fiona Duruaku, M.S.
    • Student Volunteer

      Issued by OBAP - Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals on Nov 2020
      OBAP - Organization of Black Aerospace ProfessionalsAssociated with Fiona Duruaku, M.S.