Joel Wilson
About Joel Wilson
Joel Wilson is a Managing Engineer with extensive experience in crash scenario simulation for autonomous vehicle development. He holds advanced degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley and has worked at Exponent since 2008.
Work at Exponent
Joel Wilson has served as a Managing Engineer at Exponent since 2008. In this role, he focuses on the analysis and simulation of crash scenarios, particularly for the development of autonomous vehicles. His responsibilities include performing inspections and analyses related to engine control modules and event data recorders. He also engages in Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) for automated vehicle systems, contributing to the safety and reliability of automotive technologies.
Education and Expertise
Joel Wilson holds a Master of Science and a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, where he studied from 2002 to 2007. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Colorado Boulder, completing his degree in 2001. His academic background has equipped him with expertise in engine control modules, event data recorder crash module downloads, dual clutch and automatic transmissions, and the analysis of direct injection turbo diesel engine vehicles.
Background
Before joining Exponent, Joel Wilson gained valuable experience through various internships. He worked as a Product Design Engineering Intern at LeapFrog for five months in 2003 and completed a three-month internship as a Mechanical Design Engineering Intern at Los Alamos Laboratory in 2002. Additionally, he served as a Postdoctoral researcher at UC Berkeley from 2002 to 2008, where he further developed his skills in mechanical engineering and research.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Joel Wilson has contributed to significant advancements in automotive engineering. His work includes simulating and reconstructing crash scenarios for autonomous vehicle development, which plays a crucial role in enhancing vehicle safety. He has also performed detailed inspections and analyses for lemon law litigation, demonstrating his expertise in automotive compliance and engineering standards.