Formally, Bob was the Associate Dean of Academic Support for ERAU in Europe, where he was responsible for the academic oversight of 6 full time faculty and over 100 adjunct faculty. Dr. Walton has published in numerous academic journals, and authored books on air cargo operations, the aerospace industry, and statistics and research methodology. He has presented his research at numerous professional conferences worldwide. Dr. Walton was recognized as faculty member of the year in 2010 and received the outstanding accomplishments in research award in 2012 from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide.