Academic Credentials
  • Ph.D., Chemistry, Stanford University, 2016
  • B.S., Professional Chemistry, California State University, Chico, 2009
Professional Honors
  • Myer Ezrin Best Paper Award for the Failure Analysis & Prevention Special Interest Group, ANTEC, 2017.
  • Stanford University Center for Molecular Analysis and Design Fellow, 2013-2015
  • Outstanding Graduating Senior, Department of Chemistry California State University, Chico, May 2009
  • Outstanding Achievement in Inorganic Chemistry, California State University, Chico, May 2008
  • Outstanding Achievement in Physical Chemistry, California State University, Chico, May 2008
  • Outstanding Achievement in Organic Chemistry, California State University, Chico, May 2007
Professional Affiliations
  • American Chemical Society (member)
  • Society of Plastics Engineers

Dr. Lyons' expertise lies at the intersection of chemistry and polymer science, including materials characterization, polymer failure analysis and fractography, and analysis of polymer formulations. He assists clients in the medical device industry in both proactive and reactive settings, including navigating product recalls, risk assessments, and materials characterization and selection during the product development process. Dr. Lyons specializes in chemical analysis and characterization of molecular systems and polymeric materials, including adhesives, elastomers, and rigid plastics, with emphasis on how material incompatibility can influence device failure. In addition, he has extensive experience assisting clients in variety of industries, including construction materials and plumbing systems, consumer electronics, consumer products and electronics, and automotive.

Dr. Lyons is well versed in a variety of characterization techniques including Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, liquid and gas chromatography, (LC-MS, GC-MS), gel permeation chromatography (GPC), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), as well as numerous thermal and spectroscopic characterization methods. In addition, he also has experience with polymer mechanical testing and failure recreation.

Dr. Lyons is an active member of the Society of Plastics Engineers and a board member for the Medical Plastics Division. Before joining Exponent, Dr. Lyons received his Ph.D. in chemistry from Stanford University where he was a fellow in the Center for Molecular Analysis and Design.