Tyler Voskuilen
About Tyler Voskuilen
Tyler Voskuilen is a Principal Member of Technical Staff at Sandia National Laboratories with a background in mechanical engineering and extensive experience in hydrogen storage systems and computational fluid dynamics.
Title and Current Role
Tyler Voskuilen is currently a Principal Member Of Technical Staff at Sandia National Laboratories. He has been in this role since 2019. Previously, he held the position of Senior Member of Technical Staff at Sandia National Laboratories from 2014.
Professional Experience
Tyler Voskuilen's professional journey includes significant roles in both academia and industry. He commenced his career as an Engineering Intern at Consumers Energy in Grand Rapids, MI, in 2006. He later worked as a Graduate Research Fellow at Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN, from 2007 to 2012, followed by a role as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the same institution from 2012 to 2014. He also held a Graduate Research Internship at Sandia National Laboratories in 2009.
Education and Qualifications
Tyler Voskuilen holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University, completed between 2007 and 2012. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering (B.S.E.) from Calvin College, where he studied Mechanical Engineering from 2003 to 2007.
Technical Expertise in Hydrogen Storage
Tyler Voskuilen led the design and testing of hydrogen storage systems, emphasizing the modeling of hydrogen transport in metals. His work in this area involved intricate modeling techniques to better understand and enhance hydrogen storage solutions.
CFD Modeling and Collaborative Projects
Throughout his tenure, Voskuilen has developed computational fluid dynamics (CFD) models to tackle complex questions in environments like molten salt batteries and rocket engines. He has collaborated with industry partners to advance CFD modeling capabilities, thereby accelerating product development and reducing costs.
Mentorship and Technical Leadership
In addition to his technical work, Tyler Voskuilen has provided strategic technical direction to multiple projects, ensuring their successful completion. He has also mentored colleagues, helping them to improve their skills and contribute more effectively to team initiatives.