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Kevin Kircher is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University's West Lafayette School of Mechanical Engineering. He holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Cornell University (2019). His research focuses on building electrification, grid integration of flexible loads, and advanced control strategies for energy systems. He leads the Kircher Research Group and is affiliated with Purdue's Center for High Performance Buildings.
Key research areas include optimizing heat pump systems, model predictive control for HVAC, and mitigating grid strain through demand response. Recent work includes field studies on thermostat behavior, residential electrical infrastructure protection, and DC lighting systems for buildings. His contributions span 70+ peer-reviewed publications in journals like Applied Energy and Building and Environment, and conferences such as the International High Performance Buildings Conference.
He has pioneered open-source tools like the BLDG toolbox and EDGIE simulation framework. Current projects address building-grid interactions, occupant behavior impacts, and decarbonization strategies for commercial/residential sectors. His work bridges mechanical engineering with data-driven control methodologies to advance sustainable energy systems.
