Kyle Uhlenhake, Ph.D. – Profile
Dr. Kyle Uhlenhake is an Engineer at Colwell Consulting where he specializes in the engineering analysis of fluid and thermal processes, especially regarding the origin, cause, and propagation of fires and explosions.
Dr. Uhlenhake has published scientific articles in the areas of ignition mechanisms, combustion equilibrium analysis, rocket propellants, and energetic materials. Applications of his research include novel ignition mechanisms for energetic materials and optimizing propellant formulations.
Dr. Uhlenhake has held a graduate research assistant position at Zucrow Laboratories at Purdue University, as well as an undergraduate research assistant position at the Energetic Materials Combustion Laboratory at Iowa State University. Dr. Uhlenhake has held a graduate teaching assistant position at Purdue University where he taught a laboratory course on combustion of energetic materials. He has also lectured for graduate engineering courses in combustion, internal combustion engines, and thermodynamics. Dr. Uhlenhake has also held positions at Rolls-Royce Corporation and Caterpillar Inc.
Education
Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University
M.S., Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University
B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Iowa State University
Licenses & Certifications
Fire Investigation 1A: Fire Origin and Cause Determination accredited by the California State Fire Marshal
Professional Honors
Advancing Army Modernization Priorities Undergraduate Program Outstanding Mentor, 2022
Purdue Lozar Fellowship, 2018-2021
Iowa State Cardinal Key Honor Society, 2017-2018