Jessica M. Morris, Ph.D.
About Jessica M. Morris, Ph.D.
Jessica M. Morris, Ph.D., is a Senior Associate at Exponent, focusing on the safety and performance of products in the oil and gas industry. She has extensive experience in process safety engineering and has worked in various roles, including as a Graduate Research Assistant and Modeling Engineer.
Work at Exponent
Jessica M. Morris, Ph.D., has been a Senior Associate at Exponent since 2019. In this role, she focuses on the safety and performance of products within the oil and gas industry. Her work involves applying her expertise in process safety engineering, particularly in chemical and biochemical engineering, to ensure the reliability and efficiency of various products.
Education and Expertise
Jessica holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Chemical Engineering from the University of Arkansas, where she studied from 2015 to 2018. She also earned a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Minnesota Duluth, completing her studies there from 2010 to 2014. Her expertise includes using PHAST software for atmospheric dispersion analysis and a strong interest in thermal sciences.
Professional Background
Prior to her current position, Jessica worked in various roles that contributed to her professional development. She served as a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Arkansas from 2015 to 2018. Additionally, she was a Modeling Engineer and Ph.D. Candidate at DNV GL in London from 2016 to 2018. Earlier in her career, she worked as a Certified Pharmacy Technician at Walgreens from 2009 to 2014 and as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Minnesota Duluth in 2014.
Military Experience
Jessica has military experience as a Reserves Officer Training Corps member in the United States Air Force from 2010 to 2014. This role involved leadership training and development, contributing to her skills in teamwork and discipline.