Daniel Palac
About Daniel Palac
Daniel Palac is a Human Factors Scientist with extensive experience in designing and evaluating warnings and instructions for consumer products and industrial equipment. He holds a Ph.D. in Kinesiology and Exercise Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and has worked in various academic and professional roles in the field of human factors since 2012.
Work at Exponent
Daniel Palac has been employed at Exponent as a Human Factors Scientist since 2019. In this role, he focuses on assessing regulatory compliance standards established by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). He conducts experiments aimed at determining product feasibility and reliability, specifically within the context of human factors. His work contributes to the design and evaluation of warnings and instructions for various consumer products and industrial equipment.
Education and Expertise
Daniel Palac holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Kinesiology and Exercise Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he studied from 2014 to 2019. He also earned a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Counseling Psychology with a focus on Sport and Health Psychology from the Adler School of Professional Psychology, completing his studies from 2012 to 2014. His expertise lies in designing and evaluating warnings and instructions for consumer products and industrial equipment.
Background
Daniel Palac's academic journey began at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Psychology from 2008 to 2012. He subsequently worked in various roles at the university, including Graduate Teaching Assistant, Graduate Research Assistant, and Graduate Mentor, from 2014 to 2019. His early career also included positions at the Association for Applied Sport Psychology and North Central College, where he gained experience in counseling and research.
Professional Experience
Throughout his career, Daniel Palac has held multiple positions that have contributed to his expertise in human factors. He served as a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from 2014 to 2019, where he engaged in research related to human factors. Additionally, he was a Counseling Intern at North Central College and held various roles within the Association for Applied Sport Psychology, including Student Delegate and Student Regional Representative.