Breadcrumb Home Nain comments on proposed Rockwell Collins–United Technologies merger Tuesday, September 5, 2017 http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/money/business/2017/08/31/united-technol… Amrita Nain, professor of finance and a merger and acquisition expert, expects that Rockwell Collins' presence in Iowa will be minimally affected if the company's proposed acquisition by United Technologies is consummated.