Brun Hilbert
About Brun Hilbert
Brun Hilbert is a Principal Engineer with 30 years of experience in the petroleum exploration and production industry, specializing in the structural integrity of oil and gas wells and soil-structure interaction. He has been with Exponent since 1996 and holds a Ph.D. in Rock Mechanics and Geomechanics from the University of California, Berkeley.
Work at Exponent
Brun Hilbert has been a Principal Engineer at Exponent since 1996. With 28 years of experience in this role, he operates from the Menlo Park, California office. His work primarily focuses on evaluating the structural integrity of oil and gas wells, particularly in relation to compacting or deforming reservoir rocks. He also assists clients with failure analysis involving soil-structure interaction, including pipelines. His expertise extends to the structural integrity and leak resistance of threaded connections used to join high-pressure pipes.
Education and Expertise
Brun Hilbert earned his Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley, where he studied Rock Mechanics and Geomechanics from 1992 to 1996. His academic background provides a solid foundation for his specialized expertise in mechanical and petroleum engineering. Since completing his education, he has been consulting in engineering mechanics and geomechanics, applying his knowledge to various projects in the petroleum exploration and production industry.
Background
Brun Hilbert has accumulated 30 years of experience in the petroleum exploration and production industry. Before joining Exponent, he worked as an Engineering Specialist for Exxon Production Research Company. His career has been marked by a focus on the structural integrity of various materials and systems, including conducting failure analyses of steel, rubber, and plastic structures.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Brun Hilbert has developed highly specialized expertise in evaluating the structural integrity of oil and gas wells and the leak resistance of high-pressure pipe connections. His work in failure analysis, particularly concerning soil-structure interaction, has made significant contributions to the field of petroleum engineering. His extensive experience and knowledge have positioned him as a key consultant in mechanical and petroleum engineering.