Richard C. Deininger

Richard C. Deininger, Ph.D., is an accomplished expert in satellite communications, aviation weather, and meteorology with extensive leadership experience across multiple organizations. Currently serving as a Proposal Evaluator and Subject Matter Expert at Cornell Technical Services, LLC since August 2017, Richard also leads RCD Consulting LLC as President, focusing on product development for clients. Notable past roles include Chief Scientist at iJet Onboard and Senior Consultant at Tectura Corporation, where Richard significantly influenced various aviation and satellite systems. Further contributions to the field include active participation as a Volunteer Board Member for MIT Enterprise Forum Northwest and roles in developing key aviation weather standards with industry organizations. Richard holds a Ph.D. in Meteorology and Physical Oceanography from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Science in Atmospheric Science from the University at Albany.