Kyle Shepard is a PhD student in Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University, who previously acquired his M.S. and B.S. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Oklahoma State University. His research involves studying the thermophysical and chemical properties of low GWP refrigerant and lubricant mixtures, optimizing and characterizing the effects of intermolecular forces upon heat transfer applications. Away from the lab, Kyle spends his time exercising, cooking, reading history and theology books, exploring niche topics on Wikipedia, and spending quality time with friends.