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Mechanical Engineering Specialties

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Mechanical consulting and project support across diverse industries

Exponent's mechanical engineers work to solve complex problems across all commercial and industrial mechanical systems, including biomedical, consumer products, and electronics to transportation, utilities, and energy.

How does Exponent help clients understand challenging mechanical problems?

When clients from diverse industries face issues regarding mechanical components or systems, they turn to Exponent for critical insights. Our mechanical engineering capabilities span the entire product lifecycle, including concept and design, manufacturing, distribution, product recalls, and litigation support services.

Benefit from our broad and varied experience.

Building from more than 50 years of failure analysis, Exponent applies past lessons to proactively mitigate future challenges in a wide variety of industries, including utilities, transportation, construction, life sciences, mining and minerals, manufacturing, transportation, consumer products, and electronics.

Gain insights from diverse perspectives with our multidisciplinary expertise.

Exponent takes a multidisciplinary approach to address issues within highly integrated components and systems; as a result, our clients benefit from the expertise of mechanical, structural, electrical, materials, and vehicle engineers who work with our polymer, thermal, and health scientists to examine complex problems from multiple angles.

Capabilities

Our Capabilities Are Unparalleled

With expertise in over 90 disciplines and hundreds of capabilities, tools, and methodologies — we get to the root of even the most complex challenges and give you the objective answers you need.

A computer screen displaying a photo of a mechanical design. Exponent provides mechanical engineering design support.

Mechanical Design Support

Mechanical design and testing support services, including customized mechanical modeling, finite element simulations, and system-level testing.

Heat map of mechanized component. Exponent engineers perform failure analysis of mechanical systems.

Mechanical Failure Analysis

Discover the root cause of mechanical failure using visual modeling simulation, data analysis, on-site investigations, and laboratory testing.

Factory Auditing & Assembly Line Evaluations​ [ME]

Factory Auditing & Assembly Line Evaluation

Understand highly integrated automated machinery challenges and mechanical problems across diverse industries.

Two workers evaluate equipment on factory floor. Exponent conducts risk and safety analysis of mechanical engines.

Risk & Safety Analysis for Mechanical Engineering

Multidisciplinary risk assessments, equipment safety evaluations, and occupational safety analysis.

Artistic photo of mechanical gears. Exponent provides mechanical engineering support for disputes and claims.

Mechanical Engineering Support for Dispute Resolution

Mechanical engineering support and testimony for litigation, international arbitration, mediation, and insurance.

Brad James, Ph.D., P.E., FASM
Brad James, Ph.D., P.E., FASM

Group Vice President and Principal Engineer

Materials and Corrosion Engineering

Menlo Park

Joseph Rakow, Ph.D., P.E.
Joseph Rakow, Ph.D., P.E.

Group Vice President and Principal Engineer

Mechanical Engineering

Menlo Park

Maureen Reitman, Sc.D., P.E., NAE, FSPE
Maureen Reitman, Sc.D., P.E., NAE, FSPE

Group Vice President and Principal Engineer

Polymer Science and Materials Chemistry

Natick

Robert Caligiuri, Ph.D., P.E., NAE, FASM
Robert Caligiuri, Ph.D., P.E., NAE, FASM

Corporate Vice President and Principal Engineer

Menlo Park

Harri Kytömaa, Ph.D., P.E., CFEI, FASME
Harri Kytömaa, Ph.D., P.E., CFEI, FASME

Corporate Vice President and Principal Engineer

Thermal Sciences

Natick

Brian McDonald, Ph.D., S.E., F.ASCE
Brian McDonald, Ph.D., S.E., F.ASCE

Corporate Vice President and Principal Engineer

Civil and Structural Engineering

Menlo Park

Ronald Latanision, Ph.D.
Ronald Latanision, Ph.D.

Senior Fellow and Principal Scientist

Materials and Corrosion Engineering

Natick

Paul Briant, Ph.D., P.E.
Paul Briant, Ph.D., P.E.

Practice Director and Principal Engineer

Mechanical Engineering

Menlo Park

Chris Dyson
Chris Dyson

Office Director and Principal

Thermal Sciences

London

Abid Kemal, Ph.D., CFEI, CVFI
Abid Kemal, Ph.D., CFEI, CVFI

Practice Director and Principal

Thermal Sciences

Menlo Park

Steven MacLean, Ph.D., P.E.
Steven MacLean, Ph.D., P.E.

Practice Director and Principal Engineer

Polymer Science and Materials Chemistry

Natick

John Martens, Ph.D., M.B.A., P.E., CFEI, CVFI
John Martens, Ph.D., M.B.A., P.E., CFEI, CVFI

Office Director and Principal Engineer

Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Chicago

Tim Myers, Ph.D., P.E., CFEI
Tim Myers, Ph.D., P.E., CFEI

Office Director and Principal Engineer

Thermal Sciences

Natick

Ali Reza, P.E., CFI
Ali Reza, P.E., CFI

Office Director and Principal

Thermal Sciences

Los Angeles

Kaitlin Spak, Ph.D., P.E.
Kaitlin Spak, Ph.D., P.E.

Office Director and Principal Engineer

Mechanical Engineering

Denver

Bryan Templeton, Ph.D., P.E.
Bryan Templeton, Ph.D., P.E.

Office Director and Principal Engineer

Materials and Corrosion Engineering

Seattle

Steve Andrew, P.E.
Steve Andrew, P.E.

Principal Engineer

Mechanical Engineering

Menlo Park

Yash Bhargava, Ph.D., P.E.
Yash Bhargava, Ph.D., P.E.

Principal Engineer

Materials and Corrosion Engineering

Menlo Park

Robert Carnahan, P.E.
Robert Carnahan, P.E.

Principal Engineer

Materials and Corrosion Engineering

Los Angeles

Erik Christiansen, Ph.D., P.E., CFI
Erik Christiansen, Ph.D., P.E., CFI

Principal Engineer

Thermal Sciences

Los Angeles

Benjamin Cotts, Ph.D., P.E.
Benjamin Cotts, Ph.D., P.E.

Principal Engineer

Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Bowie

Reeve Dunne, Ph.D., P.E., CFEI
Reeve Dunne, Ph.D., P.E., CFEI

Principal Engineer

Thermal Sciences

Menlo Park

Larry Eiselstein, Ph.D., P.E.
Larry Eiselstein, Ph.D., P.E.

Principal Engineer

Materials and Corrosion Engineering

Menlo Park

Mark Fecke, P.E., CFEI
Mark Fecke, P.E., CFEI

Principal Engineer

Thermal Sciences

Warrenville

John Fessler, Ph.D., P.E.
John Fessler, Ph.D., P.E.

Principal Engineer

Mechanical Engineering

Irvine

Gabriel Ganot, Ph.D., P.E., CWI
Gabriel Ganot, Ph.D., P.E., CWI

Principal Engineer

Materials and Corrosion Engineering

Menlo Park

Brun Hilbert, Jr., Ph.D., P.E.
Brun Hilbert, Jr., Ph.D., P.E.

Principal Engineer

Mechanical Engineering

Menlo Park

Alex Hudgins, Ph.D., P.E.
Alex Hudgins, Ph.D., P.E.

Principal Engineer

Materials and Corrosion Engineering

Menlo Park

Kofi Inkabi, Ph.D.
Kofi Inkabi, Ph.D.

Principal

Civil and Structural Engineering

Oakland

Amir Jokar, Ph.D., P.E., CFEI
Amir Jokar, Ph.D., P.E., CFEI

Principal Engineer

Thermal Sciences

Irvine

Rich Klopp, Ph.D., P.E., F.A.S.M.E.
Rich Klopp, Ph.D., P.E., F.A.S.M.E.

Principal Engineer

Mechanical Engineering

Menlo Park

Subodh Medhekar, Ph.D., P.E., CFSE
Subodh Medhekar, Ph.D., P.E., CFSE

Principal Engineer

Thermal Sciences

Irvine

Dennis Moore, Ph.D., P.E.
Dennis Moore, Ph.D., P.E.

Principal Engineer

Thermal Sciences

Los Angeles

Timothy Morse, Ph.D., P.E., CFEI
Timothy Morse, Ph.D., P.E., CFEI

Principal Engineer

Thermal Sciences

Natick

David Peraza, P.E.
David Peraza, P.E.

Principal Engineer

Civil and Structural Engineering

New York

Joshua Phinney, Ph.D., P.E.
Joshua Phinney, Ph.D., P.E.

Principal Engineer

Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

New York

Shannon Ramey, P.E., CFEI
Shannon Ramey, P.E., CFEI

Principal Engineer

Mechanical Engineering

Seattle

Vijay Saraf, Ph.D., P.E.
Vijay Saraf, Ph.D., P.E.

Principal Engineer

Civil and Structural Engineering

Menlo Park

Robert Scheibe, Ph.D., P.E., CFI
Robert Scheibe, Ph.D., P.E., CFI

Principal Engineer

Mechanical Engineering

Seattle

Lee Swanger, Ph.D., P.E.
Lee Swanger, Ph.D., P.E.

Principal Engineer

Materials and Corrosion Engineering

Miami

Jan Swart, Ph.D., CFEI, CVFI
Jan Swart, Ph.D., CFEI, CVFI

Principal

Vehicle Engineering

Phoenix

Solver Thorsson, Ph.D., P.E.
Solver Thorsson, Ph.D., P.E.

Principal Engineer

Mechanical Engineering

Phoenix

Jeffrey Travis, P.E., S.E.
Jeffrey Travis, P.E., S.E.

Principal Engineer

Civil and Structural Engineering

Warrenville

Joe Tucker, Ph.D., P.E.
Joe Tucker, Ph.D., P.E.

Principal Engineer

Materials and Corrosion Engineering

Chicago

Ockert Van Der Schijff, Pr.Eng., Ph.D., P.E., FNACE
Ockert Van Der Schijff, Pr.Eng., Ph.D., P.E., FNACE

Principal Engineer

Materials and Corrosion Engineering

Natick

Mark Viz, Ph.D., P.E.
Mark Viz, Ph.D., P.E.

Principal Engineer

Mechanical Engineering

Chicago

Michael Barry, Ph.D., P.E., CFEI
Michael Barry, Ph.D., P.E., CFEI

Senior Managing Engineer

Thermal Sciences

Natick

Christopher Buehler, Ph.D., P.E.
Christopher Buehler, Ph.D., P.E.

Senior Managing Engineer

Thermal Sciences

New York

Brenton Cox, Ph.D., P.E., CCPSC, CFEI
Brenton Cox, Ph.D., P.E., CCPSC, CFEI

Senior Managing Engineer

Thermal Sciences

Warrenville

Adam Dershowitz, Ph.D., P.E., CFEI
Adam Dershowitz, Ph.D., P.E., CFEI

Senior Managing Engineer

Thermal Sciences

New York

Sarah Easley, Ph.D., P.E.
Sarah Easley, Ph.D., P.E.

Senior Managing Engineer

Mechanical Engineering

Menlo Park

Gary Johnson, Ph.D.
Gary Johnson, Ph.D.

Senior Managing Scientist

Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Warrenville

Ryan Klock, Ph.D., P.E.
Ryan Klock, Ph.D., P.E.

Senior Managing Engineer

Mechanical Engineering

Menlo Park

Steven Kreuzer, Ph.D., P.E.
Steven Kreuzer, Ph.D., P.E.

Senior Managing Engineer

Mechanical Engineering

Natick

Joe Lemberg, Ph.D., P.E.
Joe Lemberg, Ph.D., P.E.

Senior Managing Engineer

Materials and Corrosion Engineering

Atlanta

Zach Owens, Ph.D., P.E.
Zach Owens, Ph.D., P.E.

Senior Managing Engineer

Thermal Sciences

Natick

Lijie Yang, Ph.D.
Lijie Yang, Ph.D.

Senior Manager

Mechanical Engineering

Shanghai

Bill Davies, Ph.D., P.E., CFEI
Bill Davies, Ph.D., P.E., CFEI

Managing Engineer

Thermal Sciences

Philadelphia

Dan Getsinger, Ph.D., P.E.
Dan Getsinger, Ph.D., P.E.

Managing Engineer

Thermal Sciences

Los Angeles

Emanuele Grossi, Ph.D., P.E.
Emanuele Grossi, Ph.D., P.E.

Managing Engineer

Mechanical Engineering

Chicago

Julian Hallai, Ph.D., MBA, P.E., PMP
Julian Hallai, Ph.D., MBA, P.E., PMP

Managing Engineer

Mechanical Engineering

Houston

Rita Kirchhofer, Ph.D., P.E., CWI
Rita Kirchhofer, Ph.D., P.E., CWI

Managing Engineer

Materials and Corrosion Engineering

Denver

Daniel Mennitt, Ph.D., P.E., INCE Bd. Cert.
Daniel Mennitt, Ph.D., P.E., INCE Bd. Cert.

Managing Engineer

Mechanical Engineering

Denver

Matthew Perrella, Ph.D., P.E.
Matthew Perrella, Ph.D., P.E.

Managing Engineer

Mechanical Engineering

Atlanta

AJ Schrauth, Ph.D., P.E.
AJ Schrauth, Ph.D., P.E.

Managing Engineer

Mechanical Engineering

Natick

Connor Slone, Ph.D., P.E.
Connor Slone, Ph.D., P.E.

Managing Engineer

Materials and Corrosion Engineering

Bowie

Alex Zelhofer, Ph.D., P.E.
Alex Zelhofer, Ph.D., P.E.

Managing Engineer

Mechanical Engineering

Los Angeles

James Frake, Ph.D., CPhys, MSaRS
James Frake, Ph.D., CPhys, MSaRS

Managing Scientist

Materials and Corrosion Engineering

London

Emily Brady, Ph.D., P.E.
Emily Brady, Ph.D., P.E.

Senior Engineer

Mechanical Engineering

Houston

George Dimitrakopoulos, Ph.D., P.E., CFEI, CVFI
George Dimitrakopoulos, Ph.D., P.E., CFEI, CVFI

Senior Engineer

Thermal Sciences

Natick

In Young Hur, Ph.D., P.E., CFEI
In Young Hur, Ph.D., P.E., CFEI

Senior Engineer

Thermal Sciences

Natick

Artyom Kossolapov, Ph.D.
Artyom Kossolapov, Ph.D.

Senior Associate

Thermal Sciences

Natick

Florin Marcu, Ph.D., P.E.
Florin Marcu, Ph.D., P.E.

Senior Engineer

Mechanical Engineering

Seattle

Reza Nasouri, Ph.D.
Reza Nasouri, Ph.D.

Senior Associate

Mechanical Engineering

Menlo Park

Nikita Taparia, Ph.D.
Nikita Taparia, Ph.D.

Senior Associate

Mechanical Engineering

Seattle

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Publications

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Publications

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Thought leadership

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Publications

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