Hayley Hirsh
About Hayley Hirsh
Hayley Hirsh is an Associate at Exponent, specializing in sustainable battery research and development. She has a background in materials science and engineering, with extensive experience in energy storage materials research and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Work at Exponent
Hayley Hirsh has been working at Exponent as an Associate since 2021. Her role involves applying her expertise in materials science and engineering to various projects. Based in Menlo Park, California, she contributes to research and consulting efforts, particularly in the field of energy storage. Her experience at Exponent builds on her previous roles in both research and industry.
Education and Expertise
Hayley Hirsh holds a Bachelor of Science in Materials Science and Engineering with a Dyson Business Minor from Cornell University, where she studied from 2012 to 2016. She furthered her education at the University of California, San Diego, earning a Doctor of Philosophy in NanoEngineering from 2016 to 2021. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her research in sustainable battery technology and energy storage materials.
Background
Hayley Hirsh completed her high school education at Henry M. Gunn High School, graduating with a High School Diploma in 2012. Following her undergraduate studies, she gained practical experience through various internships and research positions, including roles at Varian Medical Systems and OrbiMed. Her diverse background includes significant research experience in energy storage materials and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Research Experience
Hayley Hirsh has accumulated seven years of experience in energy storage materials research. Her focus includes materials synthesis and characterization, with a strong emphasis on sustainable battery research and development. She has collaborated with interdisciplinary teams on energy storage topics, enhancing her ability to contribute to complex projects in the field.
Previous Positions
Before her current role at Exponent, Hayley Hirsh held several notable positions. She worked as an X-Ray Imaging Research Intern at Varian Medical Systems in 2013, a Venture Capital Summer Associate at OrbiMed in 2014, and a Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) Participant at USC Viterbi School of Engineering in 2015. Additionally, she served as a Teaching Assistant for MAE 107 Computational Methods in Engineering at UC San Diego in 2020.