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Pere Suau-Sanchez, PhD

Air transport management specialist

Full Professor, Universitat Oberta de Catalunya, Spain

Senior Lecturer, Cranfield University, UK

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About Me.

With over 15 years of experience in air transport management, my career has been a blend of academic rigour and industry advisory work. My research and advisory work cover a wide range of topics, including strategy, airline networks, airport connectivity, route development, strategic airport management, and sustainability efforts within the aviation sector.

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Currently, I hold the position of Full Professor of Air Transport Management at the Open University of Catalonia in Spain, and I serve as a Senior Lecturer of Air Transport Management at Cranfield University in the UK. My previous academic roles include being a Graduate Faculty member at Central Washington University in the USA, along with positions at various other institutions in Spain and The Netherlands.

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My contributions to the field are extensive, with over 40 peer-reviewed publications and participation in more than 70 conferences worldwide. I am recognized as a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy in the UK and accredited as a Full Professor by the Catalan Agency of University Quality (AQU), highlighting my commitment to academic excellence.

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In the realm of research and consultancy, I have spearheaded projects funded by research councils and provided advisory services to a diverse set of clients, including airlines, airports, and government bodies, on a global scale. My ability to communicate complex ideas effectively has been showcased through my involvement in industry conferences, executive meetings, and high-level political forums. I have also been featured in international press and media outlets such as The Wall Street Journal, CNN, Forbes, BBC, and La Vanguardia, among others.

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My industrial knowledge and expertise are further recognized by my status as a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK, underscoring my professional standing and commitment to advancing the field of air transport management.

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