Elizabeth Keller, P.E., Cfei, Cvfi
About Elizabeth Keller, P.E., Cfei, Cvfi
Elizabeth Keller, P.E., Cfei, Cvfi, is a Senior Engineer at Exponent in Charlotte, North Carolina, with a focus on fire protection engineering and compliance with fire and building codes.
Work at Exponent
Elizabeth Keller has been employed at Exponent as a Senior Engineer since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for ensuring compliance with national, state, and local fire and building codes. Her work involves conducting origin and cause determinations for fire and explosion events across various settings, including residential, commercial, and industrial environments. Keller's expertise contributes to the firm’s reputation in fire protection engineering.
Education and Expertise
Elizabeth Keller holds a Master of Science (M.S.) in Fire Protection Engineering from the University of Maryland - A. James Clark School of Engineering, which she completed from 2014 to 2016. She also earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in the same field from the same institution, graduating in 2014. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her specialization in the design and review of inert gas and clean agent fire suppression systems.
Background
Before joining Exponent, Elizabeth Keller worked at several notable organizations in the fire protection engineering field. She served as a Senior Fire Protection Engineer at WSP USA for one year and as a Senior Staff Consultant at Engineering Systems Inc. (ESi) for two years. Her earlier experience includes three years at Koffel Associates, Inc. as a Fire Protection Engineer and ten years as a Research Assistant in the Thermal Sciences Practice at Exponent Failure Analysis Associates.
Professional Experience
Elizabeth Keller possesses extensive practical experience in fire protection engineering. Her work includes the design and testing of automatic fire suppression systems, fire pumps, and fire alarm systems. She has also conducted fire testing and investigations into fire origin and cause. Keller's expertise extends to evaluating the fire performance of materials and products, making her a valuable asset in her field.