Carlos G. Read
About Carlos G. Read
Carlos G. Read is a Managing Scientist at Exponent, with a background in chemistry and physics. He has extensive experience in analytical techniques and materials characterization, having worked in various research roles at institutions including Penn State University and Caltech.
Current Role at Exponent
Carlos G. Read currently serves as a Managing Scientist at Exponent, a position he has held since 2023 in Hong Kong SAR. In this role, he oversees scientific projects and leads research initiatives, leveraging his extensive background in analytical techniques and materials characterization.
Previous Experience at Exponent
Prior to his current role, Carlos worked at Exponent as a Scientist from 2020 to 2022 in Hong Kong. During this time, he contributed to various projects, applying his expertise in analytical chemistry and materials science to address complex scientific challenges.
Academic Background
Carlos G. Read earned his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Chemistry from Penn State University, where he studied from 2011 to 2016. He also holds two Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degrees in Chemistry and Physics from Utah State University, completed between 2007 and 2011.
Research Experience
Carlos has a diverse research background, having worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at Penn State University from 2011 to 2016 and as a Postdoctoral Scholar at Caltech from 2016 to 2019. He also served as a Research Assistant and Undergraduate Research Assistant at Utah State University from 2008 to 2011.
Technical Expertise
Carlos possesses extensive experience with analytical techniques such as gas chromatography, mass spectrometry, and nuclear magnetic resonance. He is well-versed in electrochemical characterization of energy storage devices and has in-depth knowledge of materials characterization methods including scanning electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction.