Jacob L. Thelen, Ph.D.
About Jacob L. Thelen, Ph.D.
Jacob L. Thelen, Ph.D., is an Associate at Exponent, where he has worked since 2022. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, and has extensive experience in research and engineering roles across several prestigious institutions.
Work at Exponent
Jacob L. Thelen, Ph.D., has been employed at Exponent as an Associate since 2022. In this role, he applies his expertise in chemical engineering and chemistry to provide consulting services. His work involves analyzing complex problems and developing solutions in various scientific and engineering fields.
Education and Expertise
Jacob L. Thelen holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from North Carolina State University, where he studied from 2006 to 2010. He furthered his education at the University of California, Berkeley, earning a Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering from 2011 to 2016. His academic background equips him with a strong foundation in both chemistry and chemical engineering.
Background
Jacob L. Thelen began his career in research as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at North Carolina State University in 2008 and again in 2010. He then progressed to roles as a Graduate Student Researcher at the University of California, Berkeley, and a Graduate Student Research Assistant at Berkeley Lab. Following his doctoral studies, he worked as a Chemical Engineer at the National Institute of Standards and Technology from 2017 to 2020.
Professional Experience
Before joining Exponent, Jacob L. Thelen worked at GSK as a Scientific Leadership Program Fellow from 2020 to 2022. His experience spans various research and engineering roles, providing him with a diverse skill set in scientific analysis and problem-solving within the chemical engineering domain.