Kevin TeBeest

Kevin TeBeest
School of Foundational Studies

Associate Professor

Phone

ktebeest@kettering.edu

Associate Professor of Applied Mathematics

Dr. TeBeest, who holds a doctorate earned from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, has expertise in applied and computational mathematics, as well as computational fluid dynamics. Specifically, his doctoral dissertation was entitled, "Linear Stability and Bifurcation of Natural Convection Flows within Arbitrary-Gap, Concentric Spherical Annulus Enclosures." His current research, begun in late 2018, focuses on the numerical investigation of the stability and bifurcation of rapidly accelerated solid shells using various stress-strain models. To date, Professor TeBeest has taught more than 18 different courses in three different programs (mathematics, engineering, and physics).

Education

Ph.D. 1992, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
M.S. 1986, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
B.S. 1981, South Dakota State University

  • Computational Fluid Dynamics
  • Stability and Bifurcation of Dynamical Systems
  • Numerical Methods
  • Computational and Applied Mathematics
     

Research Profile

I thoroughly enjoy talking to the students and hearing of their manifold experiences in their co-op jobs. It can be humbling to hear of the exciting technical things they are working on.
 

My primary hobby is as a drummer-percussionist. I love studying advanced meteorology. I am also a student of nature in general and enjoy writing code to mathematically investigate problems that arise in nature. I also collect vintage slide rules and mechanical calculating devices.