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Kevin J. Kircher

Engineering · Purdue University West Lafayette

OpenAlex ORCID
Mid career · publishing since 2009Rising activity
Building Energy and Comfort OptimizationSmart Grid Energy ManagementAdvanced Control Systems OptimizationRefrigeration and Air Conditioning TechnologiesIntegrated Energy Systems Optimization

Publications

52

Citations

586

Est. group size

~6

Recurring co-author estimate

Active years

18

Publishing since 2009

Research summary
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Kevin J. Kircher works on control and optimization for heating, cooling, and electrical systems in buildings, including heat pumps, water heaters, and HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) equipment. His research examines how predictive control algorithms, electrification of homes, and distribution grid constraints interact, often combining field studies, simulation, and data-driven modeling to improve energy efficiency and comfort while reducing strain on the electric grid.

Building energy and HVAC controlModel predictive control and data-driven control methodsHeat pumps and heat-pump water heatersResidential and grid electrificationEnergy systems optimization and thermal storage

Publication output was low and roughly steady through 2019-2023 but has grown sharply since 2024, with a notable increase in yearly output over the most recent two to three years.

Generated by claude-sonnet-5 from public bibliographic data · Jul 20, 2026

In context
Among 1,019 mid career Engineering PIs within our index
Citations: 586cohort median 489
Publications / year (recent): 7.8cohort median 3.4

Typically publishes in teams of ~4 · 41% small-team papers (≤3 authors) · across 17 venues

Publication cadence
Publications per year over the last 10 years — averaging 7.8/year recently
17182019: 3 publications192020: 1 publication202021: 3 publications212022: 3 publications222023: 2 publications232024: 13 publications242025: 15 publications15252026: 6 publications26
Recent publications
Publishes in
  • arXiv (Cornell University)×11
  • Applied Energy×6
  • IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery×3
  • Building and Environment×2
  • Journal of Building Performance Simulation×2
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This profile was generated automatically from public scholarly data (OpenAlex). Group size and activity levels are estimates derived from co-authorship patterns.

Last updated Jul 20, 2026.

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