Emily Brady
About Emily Brady
Emily Brady is a Mechanical Engineering Associate at Exponent, where she has worked since 2021. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering, focusing on the mechanical behavior and microstructure of niobium at elevated temperatures.
Work at Exponent
Emily Brady has been employed at Exponent as a Mechanical Engineering Associate since 2021. In her role, she presents research results at group meetings and conferences, contributing to the knowledge base of her team and the broader engineering community.
Education and Expertise
Emily Brady studied Mechanical Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin, where she earned her Bachelor's degree from 2013 to 2017. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering, focusing on the mechanical behavior and microstructure of niobium at elevated temperatures. Her expertise includes advanced microscopy techniques such as SEM, EBSD, and HR-EBSD, as well as data analysis using MTEX and Matlab.
Professional Background
Before her current position at Exponent, Emily Brady held various roles at The University of Texas at Austin. She worked as a Graduate Student from 2017 to 2022, and as a Lab Assistant for ME 302 from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, she served as a Longhorn Maker Studio Student Assistant from 2015 to 2017 and completed a two-month internship as an AutoCAD Intern at Austin Energy in 2015.
Research and Presentation Skills
Emily Brady actively engages in research and has experience presenting her findings at group meetings and conferences. She enjoys conducting hands-on experimental research and is involved in training others in equipment use and data analysis, demonstrating her commitment to knowledge sharing within her field.
Personal Interests
Outside of her professional work, Emily Brady enjoys a variety of hobbies, including reading fantasy and sci-fi novels, sewing, cooking, and hiking. These activities reflect her diverse interests and provide a balance to her academic and professional pursuits.