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Dr. Kenneth R. Kimble


Associate Professor of Mathematics
MS-21
University of Tn Space Institute
Tullahoma, TN 37388-9700

Phone: (931) 393-7484
Fax: (931) 393-7542
E-mail: kkimble@utsi.edu

Dr. Kenneth R. Kimble

Education

  • 1962, Ohio State University, B.S.
  • 1964, Ohio State University, M.S.
  • 1969, Ohio State University, Ph.D

Experience

  • 1975-Present Associate Professor of Mathematics and Program Chair of Mathematics, the University of Tennessee Space Institute.
  • 1969-1975 Assistant Professor of Mathematics, The University of Tennessee Space Institute.
  • 1983-1992 Director of Computer Center, The University of Tennessee Space Institute
  • 1961-1969 Various Instructorships in mathematics and Computer Science, Ohio State University.
  • 1961-1962 Programmer, Batelle Memorial Institute, Summer
  • 1961 International Business Machines, Summer

Courses Taught

  • Math 517 - Mathematical Methods in Physics
  • Math 518 - Mathematical Methods in Physics
  • Math 534 - Calculus of Variations
  • Math 585 - Optical Control Theory
  • Math 519 - Using Interactive Software to Solve Mathematical Problems in Science and Engineering
  • Math 404 - Applied Vector Calculus
  • Math 515 - Analytical Applied Mathematics
  • Math 516 - Analytical Applied Mathematics
  • Math 435 - Partial Differential Equations
  • Phys 594B - Special Problems: Distributed Computing II
  • Math 510 - Applied Mathematics Laboratory
  • Math 512 - Methods of Applied Mathematics
  • Math 519 - Seminar in Applied Mathematics Modeling of Fatigue
  • Math 519 - Seminar Mathematical Visualization In Applied Math

Research Interests

  • Graphical User Interface (GUI) development using Matlab and VTK. Interests and abilities in scientific visualization using animation.
  • Wavelet analysis in engineering applications. Analysis of bearing failure, solid rocket burn and cavity problems, singularity detection in real-world signals, non-uniform scaling.
  • Geometric algebra and calculus methods for application to basic engineering computations.
  • Automating matched asymptotic expansions using Mathematica.

Current and Recent Research

  • Sverdrup Technology, Inc. 2002, “MATLAB-Based Training & Research”.
  • Sverdrup Technology, Inc. 2003, “MATLAB-Based Training & Research”.
  • Subcontract #S02-340B between UT and Impact Technologies, LLC: Assist AEDC and Impact Technologies in Developing a MATLAB software interface, 2003-2004.
  • Modification to Test Bench Database, #S02-340B between UT and Impact Technologies, LLC and AEDC, January 2005 – December 2005.
  • Principal Investigator, “Technology Investigation for Optimal Control of Wind Tunnel Test Conditions,” Task 02-06, 2002-2004.
  • Test Bench for Gas Turbine Engine Testing, Task Order 04-02, April 2004 – April 2005.
  • SOW submitted proposal request for extension of Task Order 04-02 for the period of April, 2005 – April, 2007. (2 years)
  • Modification to Task Order 04-02 for the period April, 2005 – April, 2007.

Professional Activities and Awards

  • 2003 NASA/ASEE Summer Faculty Fellowship Program, Marshall Space Flight Center, the University of Alabama, 2003
  • 2004-2005 Executive Committee President
  • 2005-2006 Education and Research Committees

Publications

  • “On the Algebraic Closure of the Field of Mikusinski Operations,” Ph.D. Dissertation, Ohio State University, 1969.
  • “Unsteady Transonic Flow Analysis for Low-Aspect Ratio Pointed Wings,” (with S.Y. Ruo, D.D.Liu and J.M. Wu), (AIAA Journal), Vol. 12, No.4, April 1974, pp. 5516-622; (also NASA Contractor Report.
  • “Approximate Solution of Unsteady Transonic Flow Problems,” (with J. M. Wu), Tech. Report AFFDL-TR-74-32, Air Force Flight Dynamics Laboratory, Air Force Systems Command, Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, June 1974.
  • “Numerical Solution for Unsteady Sonic Flow Over Thin Wings,” (with J. M. Wu), Contractor Report, NASA Langley, Contract NGR-43-001-102, August 1974.
  • “Numerical Calculation of Unsteady Forces Over Thin Pointed Wings in Sonic Flow,” (with J.M. Wu). Accepted for presentation and publication in the Proceedings of the Symposium on Unsteady Aerodynamics at Tucson, Arizona, in March 1975.
  • “A Finite Element Solution of the Unsteady Transonic Flow Problems for Three-Dimensional Wings and Bodies,” paper presented at AIAA 9th Fluid and Plasma Dynamics Conference, 76-328, San Diego, California, July 1976.
  • “Feasibility of Wavelet Analysis for Plume Data Study,” Final Contract Report, Sverdrup Technology, Inc., October 1992.
  • “Spectral Analysis Techniques Using Wavelets As An Alternative to Fourier Analysis for Transient Dynamic Data,” Final Report, AEDC-TR-94-17, January 1995.
  • “Virtual Flight Testing Development,” Frank Collins, Kenneth Kimble and Ching Lo, AEDC Task Order 01-04, 2000.
  • “Aero Dynamic Model for Chaotic Wing Rock for a Double-Delta Wing Model,” Frank Collins, Kenneth Kimble, Amy Henderson and Ching Lo, 40th AIAA, Reno NV, January 15, 2000.
  • “Tensegrity Research for Genetic Algorithm Optimization”, Kenneth R. Kimble, NASA/ASEE Summer Faculty Fellowship Program, Marshall Space Flight Center, The University of Alabama, 2003. NASA/CR-2004-213285
  • “Technology Investigation for Optimal Control of Wind tunnel Test Conditions,” Frank G. Collins, Kenneth R. Kimble, Bruce A. Whitehead, Ching F. Lo, Final Performance Report, Contract No. F40600-00-D-0001/0021 Task 02-06, January 10, 2002 thru November 3, 2004, February 2005.
  • K.R. Kimble, Jeffery Hoffman, D.J. Malloy and S.M. Powell, “Development of Real-Time Engine Diagnostics Tools at the Arnold Engineering Development Center Engine Test Facility”, 41st AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference & Exhibit, July 10-13, 2005, Tucson, Arizona.