Kyle Palmer

Graduate Assistant

Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering

I grew up in Oregon City, Oregon, just 30 minutes away from Portland. At school, I always had an interest and a knack for math and science, particularly chemistry. When given the choice between careers in science or engineering, I chose engineering because of its practical applications and the benefits it can bring to industry. In 2013, I acquired BS degrees in chemical engineering and biological engineering at Montana State University. Less than 3 weeks later, I moved to Connecticut and am pursuing a doctorate in chemical engineering, specializing in simulations and model-based optimizations. Thanks to the ongoing collaboration with UTC (particularly UTAS and SCE) I have been shown on many occasions what engineering in industry entails, through experiences I would not have received through graduate school alone.

Systems Engineering Focus

Key Active Research Projects

• Optimal test designs in fault identification involving model-based methodologies
• Fouling detection in aircraft environmental control systems
• Cross-flow heat exchanger models compatible with multi-component systems modeling

Future Directions

• Minimization of the effects of uncertainty in fault detection and isolation
• Application of optimal test methods to full-scale system models

Key Skills/Capabilities

• Modelica & Dymola
• MATLAB
• Python
• COMSOL
• Research / Lab Website: http://pdsol.engr.uconn.edu/