Blake Whitley, PhD, Pe
About Blake Whitley, PhD, Pe
Blake Whitley, PhD, PE, is a Managing Engineer with extensive experience in metallurgical engineering, specializing in nickel-based superalloys and materials analysis. He has worked at various organizations, including Exponent and Habitat for Humanity International, and has provided litigation support for metallurgical failures.
Current Role as Managing Engineer
Blake Whitley currently holds the position of Managing Engineer at Exponent, a role he has occupied since 2024. He is based in Phoenix, Arizona. In this capacity, he leads projects that require his expertise in metallurgical engineering, particularly focusing on nickel-based superalloys and advanced materials analysis.
Experience at Exponent
Blake Whitley has extensive experience at Exponent, having worked there in various capacities since 2019. He began as an Associate, progressed to Senior Associate from 2020 to 2023, and then served as Senior Engineer for nine months in 2023. His work at Exponent involves providing litigation support related to metallurgical failures and assisting clients with environmental, health, and safety concerns.
Academic Background in Metallurgical Engineering
Blake Whitley earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Metallurgical Engineering from The University of Alabama, studying from 2008 to 2012. He furthered his education at Colorado School of Mines, where he obtained his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Metallurgical Engineering from 2012 to 2017. His academic training laid the foundation for his specialization in advanced characterization techniques and physical and mechanical metallurgy.
Volunteer Experience with Habitat for Humanity
From 2008 to 2012, Blake Whitley volunteered as a Construction Project Volunteer with Habitat for Humanity International. During this four-year period, he contributed to various construction projects, gaining practical experience in building and community service.
Professional Experience Prior to Exponent
Before joining Exponent, Blake Whitley held several engineering positions. He worked as a Senior Engineer in Research & Development at ATI (Allegheny Technologies Incorporated) for one year in 2017-2018. He also served as a Graduate Research Assistant at Colorado School of Mines for five years and completed an internship as a Metallurgical Engineering Intern at Alstom Power from 2011 to 2012.