Kyle was born in the great (to some) state of Michigan and grew up in the little burgh of Alto. As a youth, he spent his days exploring the surrounding expansive wilderness. Now, Kyle investigates much smaller dimensions: small molecules for materials chemistry. He began his research path at Grand Rapids Community College, moving on to Hope College, a small liberal arts school on the "other west coast." Through the mentorship of several wonderful professors, he decided to pursue a career in chemistry. To date, Kyle is the tallest graduate student to grace the EK lab.
PhD
University of California-Irvine; Irvine, CA; 2017
BS
Hope College; Holland, Michigan; 2012
Scientific hero
Isaac Newton
Quote
"Just keep swimming." -Dory