Jeffrey Hunt, Ph.D., P.E.
About Jeffrey Hunt, Ph.D., P.E.
Jeffrey Hunt, Ph.D., P.E. is a Principal Engineer at Exponent, where he specializes in structural design and retrofit using performance-based earthquake engineering. He has extensive experience in leading investigations of construction defects and has held various engineering roles at Exponent since 2010.
Work at Exponent
Jeffrey Hunt, Ph.D., P.E. has been serving as a Principal Engineer at Exponent since 2024. In this role, he provides peer review services for the structural design and retrofit of complex structures. His expertise focuses on performance-based earthquake engineering and nonlinear and dynamic structural analysis. Prior to his current position, he held various roles at Exponent, including Senior Managing Engineer from 2019 to 2024, Managing Engineer from 2015 to 2019, and Senior Engineer from 2012 to 2015. He initially joined Exponent as an Associate/Engineer from 2010 to 2012.
Education and Expertise
Jeffrey Hunt holds a Ph.D. in Structural Engineering, Mechanics, and Materials from the University of California, Berkeley, where he studied from 2005 to 2010. He also earned a Master of Science in the same field from Berkeley in 2004 to 2005. His undergraduate degree is a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin, completed from 2000 to 2004. Additionally, he studied at the University of Stuttgart as a Fulbright Scholar in Structural Engineering from 2006 to 2007.
Background
Before his extensive career at Exponent, Jeffrey Hunt gained valuable experience through internships at various firms. He interned at Hensel Phelps Construction Co. in 2003, Degenkolb Engineers in 2004, and Skidmore Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM) in 2005. These roles provided him with foundational knowledge in structural engineering and project management, which he has built upon throughout his career.
Achievements
Jeffrey Hunt has led investigations into construction defects and building code compliance issues on international projects, which included arbitration disputes across Australia, Asia, North America, and the Middle East. He has experience in reviewing construction accidents through structural analysis and computer animations. He actively participates in professional organizations, including the ASCE Committee on Forensic Investigations and the Earthquake Engineering Research Institute's Learning from Earthquakes Executive Committee.
Professional Experience
Throughout his career, Jeffrey Hunt has demonstrated expertise in leading multi-disciplinary teams and consulting during all stages of disputes. His work encompasses developing and analyzing claims, as well as providing expert evidence at hearings and trials. This breadth of experience highlights his capability in addressing complex engineering challenges and contributing to the field of structural engineering.