Kevin Hallinan

Dr. Kevin Hallinan is a distinguished Professor in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Dayton, holding this position since 1988. During his tenure, he also served as Chair from 1998 to 2010, facilitating a significant increase in enrollments at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

A visionary in the field, Dr. Hallinan founded the Masters in Renewable and Clean Energy program in 2008, drawing 45 students globally. His primary research area involves community energy reduction, integrating utility energy, building, and weather data to identify key areas for energy efficiency. He collaborates with community organizations to implement energy-saving strategies, leading to the establishment of a startup, 2 for 1 Energy LLC, and an innovative energy conservation game, dropoly.com.

Authoring over 80 papers, Dr. Hallinan has secured substantial research funding exceeding $3.5M from reputable institutions like NASA, DOE, NSF, and the Air Force. Additionally, he co-authored a book titled 'Engineering Education and Practice: Embracing a Catholic Vision' in 2011, published by Notre Dame Press.

With a keen interest in leveraging data for social good, Dr. Hallinan currently concentrates on utilizing data-driven insights to promote clean energy and sustainability inclusivity, especially empowering underserved communities.

Dr. Hallinan's academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from The Johns Hopkins University, a Masters of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University, and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Akron.

Within the organizational realm, Dr. Hallinan has contributed significantly, having held positions such as Director of Innovation at Clean Energy 4 All, Chief Technical Officer/Co-Principal at 2 for 1 Energy LLC, and Chair at the University of Dayton.