Jonathan Glassman, Ph.D., P.E., Cre
About Jonathan Glassman, Ph.D., P.E., Cre
Jonathan Glassman, Ph.D., P.E., is a Managing Engineer and Lecturer at the University of California, Los Angeles, with extensive experience in structural engineering and emergency management. He has held various academic and engineering positions, including roles at Princeton University and Lehigh University, and is certified for field deployment in accordance with FEMA standards.
Work at Exponent
Jonathan Glassman has served as a Managing Engineer at Exponent since 2015. In this role, he applies his expertise in structural engineering to various projects, focusing on risk assessment and hazard mitigation. His responsibilities include providing advanced training for rapid structural assessment, which is critical in emergency situations. He operates primarily in the Greater Los Angeles Area, contributing to the firm's reputation for engineering consulting and research.
Current Role at UCLA
Since 2017, Jonathan Glassman has been a Lecturer at the University of California, Los Angeles. His teaching focuses on structural engineering, where he shares his extensive knowledge and experience with students. This position allows him to engage with the academic community while continuing his professional work in engineering.
Education and Expertise
Jonathan Glassman earned his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Structural Engineering from Princeton University, where he studied from 2010 to 2015. Prior to that, he completed a Master of Science (M.S.) in Civil Engineering at Stanford University in 2009. His undergraduate studies were conducted at the University of California, Irvine, where he obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering. This educational background equips him with a strong foundation in engineering principles and practices.
Professional Experience
Before his current roles, Jonathan Glassman held various positions that contributed to his professional development. He was a Visiting Scholar at Lehigh University from 2016 to 2017. He also worked as a Ph.D. Candidate and Graduate Writing Fellow at Princeton University from 2010 to 2015. Earlier in his career, he served as a Field Engineer Assistant at Caltrans and worked as a Shift Supervisor/Barista at Starbucks, gaining diverse experience in different environments.
Certifications and Training
Jonathan Glassman is certified for field deployment in accordance with FEMA standards, which demonstrates his preparedness for emergency response situations. He is also cross-trained for integration with search and rescue operations, highlighting his commitment to safety and effective response in critical scenarios. His advanced training in rapid structural assessment and hazard mitigation further underscores his expertise in the field.