Amanda Filie, Ph.D.
About Amanda Filie, Ph.D.
Amanda Filie, Ph.D., is a Senior Associate at Exponent, where she specializes in characterizing complex catalyst systems and conducting quality analysis of industrial systems. She has a strong background in chemical engineering and catalysis, with previous roles at Harvard Extension School, BASF, and the University of Maryland.
Current Role at Exponent
Amanda Filie, Ph.D., serves as a Senior Associate at Exponent, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she focuses on characterizing the performance of complex catalyst systems and aims to address technical barriers related to sustainability and energy efficiency. Her work involves conducting quality and failure analysis of metals and other industrial systems.
Previous Experience at Exponent
Prior to her current role, Amanda Filie worked at Exponent as an Associate from 2021 to 2023. During her tenure, she contributed to various projects related to catalyst systems and industrial analysis, building on her expertise in the field.
Academic Background and Research
Amanda Filie completed her Ph.D. in Engineering Sciences with a focus on Materials Science at Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences from 2016 to 2021. Her dissertation centered on surface catalysis of Au-Pd systems. She also earned a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Maryland - A. James Clark School of Engineering, where she studied from 2012 to 2016.
Experience in the Chemical Industry
Amanda Filie has substantial experience in the chemical industry, having worked at BASF as an Engineering PDP Intern in 2015 for three months. Her prior roles also include serving as an Undergraduate Researcher at the University of Maryland from 2012 to 2015, where she gained practical insights into research and development in chemical engineering.
Teaching Experience
In 2020, Amanda Filie served as a Course Co-Instructor at Harvard Extension School for a duration of four months. This role allowed her to share her knowledge and expertise in engineering and catalysis with students, contributing to their academic development.