Research Interests: Turbulent Flows; Experimental and Computational Fluid Dynamics; Applied Aerodynamics; and Engineering Mechanics. Pioneered wind-tunnel testing of the Coanda effect that resulted in the development of the NOTAR© helicopter. Dr. Latigo has authored over 20 technical papers and articles and is a member of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE); a Senior Member of the American Institute for Aeronautics and Astronautics; and currently serves on the Executive Committee of ASEE’s Aerospace Division. Dr. Latigo has supervised half-dozen graduate aeronautical students. His current research interests include renewable energy technology and applications.

Selected Honors and Awards:
1973-1974 AFGRAD-Scholar, The University of Arizona.
1974-1978 AFGRAD-Scholar, The University of Southern California.
2002 NBCFAE Ron E. McNair Award Recipient for Lifelong Achievements in the Field of Aerospace Engineering

Career in Brief:
Ph.D., Aerospace Engineering, University of Southern California, 1974 – 1979;
Research Engineer, Xerox Corporation, Rochester, 1979-1980;
Senior Lecturer, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Makerere University, 1980-1982;
Chief Engineer, Uganda Transport Company, Kampala, 1981-1984;
General Manager and Chief Executive Officer, Bruce (U) Limited, 1984-1985;
General Manager and Chief Executive Officer, Uganda Airlines, 1985-1987;
Associate Professor and Director, Technology Wind Tunnel, Department of Aeronautical Technology, College of Engineering and Applied Science, Arizona State University, 1988-1993;
Chair, Department of Engineering Technology, College of Engineering, the University of Toledo, 1993-1999;
Dean and Professor, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, University of the District of Columbia, 1999-present.