Daniel Jaimes, Ph.D., P.E.
About Daniel Jaimes, Ph.D., P.E.
Daniel Jaimes, Ph.D., P.E., is a Thermal Sciences Engineer currently employed at Exponent in Los Angeles, California. He has a strong background in mechanical and aerospace engineering, with experience in research and development of combustion systems and renewable fuels.
Work at Exponent
Daniel Jaimes has been employed at Exponent as a Thermal Sciences Engineer since 2020. He works in Los Angeles, California, where he applies his expertise in thermal sciences to various projects. His role involves analyzing thermal systems and providing engineering solutions based on his extensive background in mechanical and aerospace engineering.
Education and Expertise
Daniel Jaimes holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Mechanical Engineering from UC Irvine, which he completed in 2020. He also earned a Master of Science (MS) in Mechanical Engineering from the same institution in 2017. His undergraduate studies include a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering and a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical Engineering, both obtained from UC Irvine. He has expertise in commercial software for chemical kinetic modeling, computational fluid dynamics, and design of experiments.
Background
Daniel Jaimes has a diverse background in engineering and education. He worked as a Learning Center Instructor at Mathnasium from 2008 to 2010, where he supported students in mathematics. He served as a Research Lab Assistant at UC Irvine from 2009 to 2012 and later as a Graduate Student Researcher at the UCI Advanced Power and Energy Program from 2014 to 2020. His experience includes a brief internship at Solar Turbines as a Turbomachinery Product Engineering Intern in 2016.
Research Contributions
During his doctoral research, Daniel Jaimes developed a standardized test rig for determining the lower flammability limits of renewable fuels under elevated temperature and pressure conditions. He also conducted research on the influence of high temperature and pressure conditions on alternative fuel combustion for stationary power generation systems. His investigations included novel combustion challenges associated with a solid oxide fuel cell gas turbine hybrid power system.
Outreach Activities
Daniel Jaimes engages in outreach activities aimed at supporting the next generation of engineers. He conducts professional development workshops for graduate students and prepares undergraduates for careers in graduate school. His commitment to education and mentorship reflects his dedication to fostering academic and professional growth in the engineering community.