Fauske & Associates
Kevin Kunkel has over a decade of experience in mechanical engineering, primarily focused on thermal hazards. Since May 2013, Kevin has worked as a Thermal Hazards Engineer at Fauske & Associates, LLC, following various roles at the same company, including winter and summer internships. Prior to this, Kevin was a Student Mechanical Engineer at The University of Illinois at Chicago's Energy Resources Center and gained valuable experience through multiple internships and co-op positions, including a stint at GE Appliances. Kevin earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois Chicago in May 2013.
Fauske & Associates
Fauske & Associates (FAI) is a world leader in nuclear, industrial and chemical process safety. Founded in 1980 by Dr. Hans Fauske, Dr. Michael Grolmes, and Dr. Robert Henry, FAI became an affiliate of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC. in 1986. FAI assumed early leadership roles in the acclaimed DIERS program for AIChE and the IDCOR program for the nuclear power industries. These activities led to state-of-the-art methodology and laboratory tools for characterizing chemical systems and computer models for analyzing severe accidents in commercial nuclear power plants used worldwide. Recognized worldwide for phenomenological modeling related to the prevention and accommodation of chemical and nuclear power accidents, FAI also provides advanced training and research in physics, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, nuclear engineering, computer science and other fields. FAI is ISO- 17025/IEC, ISO-9001 and TickIT certified. FAI is also recognized for conducting comprehensive plant evaluations. FAI’s Nuclear Systems Group helps its customers enhance the availability and reliability of their operating plants while maintaining regulatory compliance, extending plant life and reducing operation and maintenance costs. With regard to industrial safety, FAI is a leader in the growing dust explosivity/combustibility and process safety areas. In addition to parts and laboratory testing, on-site consulting services are becoming a key customer request for FAI.