Dyan Gibbens

Dyan earned her BS in Civil Engineering from the US Air Force Academy, where she was a member of the Air Force Parachute team. After studying engineering, she learned to fly then served as an Acquisitions Officer. While managing cruise missiles, a type of unmanned aircraft, she earned her MBA. Dyan then supported Air Force One and Global Hawk UAS engineering and logistics. Her PhD research in UAS/drones, RFID, wireless systems, computer vision and the promotion of hydrocarbon sequestration from a UAV led Dyan to being recognized as an industry expert to include being selected as an SPE Distinguished Lecturer (2015-2016).

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