Dr. Chrystal B. Zhang   Lecturer

Biography

Chrystal Zhang joined the Aviation team of Swinburne University from Cranfield University in the UK where she is finishing her PhD in Air Transport Management.

She has a wide range of experience in both public and private sectors gained through working for governments and world–renowned aviation consultancy firms specialling in regulatory compliance, strategic management, route development, and airlines and airport marketing and strategies.

She is currently teaching Aviation Legal Framework and coaching the final year project.

Areas of expertise and research

• Regulation and compliance
• Airline strategy and marketing
• Airport management and marketing
  • Aviation law
  • Policymaking and lobbying
  • Learning experience

Teaching

• HES4990 Aviation Legal Framework

Membership

• Member of Royal Aeronautical Society
• Member of GARS
• Member of IoL

Publications

1. Gao, Y., Zhang, C. B., & Bruce, P. (2011). "An analysis of the competitiveness of high-speed-rail in theBeijing-Shanghai market", Proceedings of the 2011 International Conference on Transportation and Mechanical & ElectricalEngineering, 7(A), 294-297, Changchun, China.
2. Zhang B. "Analysis of China's Liberalisation Policy with respect to International Air Transport", Challenges in Air Transport & Seventh Aviation Student Research Workshop, Amsterdam, July 1-3 2011, German Aviation Research Society (GARS)