Exponent

Hard Questions. Tough Challenges. Bring It.

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About the firm

Exponent is a premier multidisciplinary scientific and engineering consulting practice that delivers breakthrough insights for complex challenges. Founded in 1967, it employs over 950 consultants, including more than 650 doctoral-level professionals across 90 technical disciplines. The practice provides services across accident and failure investigation, product safety and recall, environmental and sustainability consulting, health sciences innovation, and regulatory compliance. It operates globally across North America, Europe, and Asia, serving sectors such as energy, transportation, consumer products, healthcare, and life sciences.

Established
1967
Team
Large
Firm type
Forensic Engineering · Materials Engineering · Civil Engineering · Structural Engineering · Electrical Engineering · Mechanical Engineering

Credentials

Certified Fire Explosion Investigator (CFEI) · Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator (CVFI)

People

Maureen ReitmanGroup Vice President and Principal Engineer

Harri KytömaaCorporate Vice President and Principal Engineer

Michelle KuykendalPrincipal Engineer

Dave DorePrincipal Scientist

Capabilities

Accident & Failure Investigation

Objective analysis of structural, mechanical, electrical, and thermal failures to determine root causes and prevent future occurrences.

  • Failure Analysis

    Analyzing components, materials, and systems to determine failure mechanisms.

  • Vehicle & Aircraft Technology

    Evaluating performance, safety guidelines, and crash mechanics in transportation systems.

  • Biomechanics

    Studying human movement and injury mechanics to evaluate safety performance.

  • Metallurgical & Corrosion Engineering

    Analyzing metal degradation, stress fractures, and corrosion pathways.

Environment & Sustainability

Scientific guidance on ecological health, natural resource management, and climate change resiliency to help organizations operate sustainably.

  • Environmental & Earth Sciences

    Evaluating soil, water, and atmospheric conditions to assess environmental quality.

  • Ecological & Biological Sciences

    Assessing ecosystem impacts, habitat quality, and natural resources.

  • Climate Change Resiliency

    Helping organizations safeguard critical infrastructure against extreme weather events.

  • Natural Resource Management

    Creating data-driven frameworks for joint stewardship of shared resources.

Health Sciences Innovation

Data-driven research and consulting in epidemiology, toxicology, biomedical engineering, and human factors to safeguard public health.

  • Epidemiology & Toxicology

    Investigating public health, exposure safety, and toxicological profiles.

  • Biomedical Engineering & Sciences

    Evaluating medical device safety, efficacy, and product performance.

  • Human Factors

    Analyzing human interaction with systems, products, and operational environments.

  • Digital Health

    Guiding technical and clinical coordination for healthcare technology and electronic systems.

Technology, Data & Innovation

Advanced engineering services leveraging data science, artificial intelligence, and specialized expertise in battery storage and critical facilities.

  • Data Sciences

    Extracting insights from real-world datasets and clinical records to support data-informed decisions.

  • AI Consulting

    Addressing safety, trust, and risk management in high-consequence AI applications.

  • Batteries & Energy Storage

    Engineering evaluations, safety analysis, and deployment support for battery energy storage systems.

  • Data Center Consulting & Engineering

    Technical insights for data center design, construction, and operation.

Engineering & Product Analysis

Multidisciplinary engineering evaluations spanning materials science, mechanical design, electrical systems, and structural integrity.

  • Civil & Structural Engineering

    Evaluating structural health, monitoring construction materials, and performing building envelope studies.

  • Electrical Engineering & Computer Science

    Analyzing complex electrical infrastructure, hardware failures, and software security.

  • Materials Science & Electrochemistry

    Investigating polymer chemistry, compound performance, and chemical degradation.

  • Mechanical Engineering

    Designing and evaluating mechanical systems, machinery, and physical assets.

  • Thermal Sciences

    Analyzing combustion, heat transfer, and thermal hazards.

Regulatory, Risk & Disputes

Technical support and probabilistic modeling to assist with regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and international dispute resolution.

  • Regulatory & Compliance

    Helping clients navigate approvals across international markets throughout the product lifecycle.

  • Risk Assessment & Mitigation

    Evaluating operational hazards and performing probabilistic modeling for critical facilities.

  • International Dispute Resolution

    Providing objective engineering and scientific expert analysis for international legal and arbitration contexts.

  • Construction Consulting

    Assessing construction defects, material failures, and project execution risks.

Industries

Chemicals · Power Generation · Consumer Products · Electronics · Food & Beverage · Government · Life Sciences · Healthcare · Industrial · Manufacturing · Mining · Transportation · Electric Utilities · Software · Data Centers · Medical Devices · Infrastructure

Projects

AI and Driver Safety Evaluation

Transportation

Project details

An investigation into the safety implications and human factors of interacting with artificial intelligence systems while operating a vehicle.

Utility Asset Climate Resiliency Study

Electric Utilities

Project details

A multidisciplinary study utilizing structural, civil, and electrical engineering along with data science to assess and improve the resiliency of utility infrastructure against extreme weather events.

MRI Safety Testing and Analysis

Medical Devices

Project details

Comprehensive failure analysis and design evaluation of medical imaging devices to ensure product performance and consumer safety.

Ecological Resource Management Framework

Utilities

Project details

Development of a unified, data-driven framework helping local governments and public entities manage shared natural resources and address urgent ecological issues in real-time.