Jonathan Glassman, Ph.D., P.E., Cre, Csqe
About Jonathan Glassman, Ph.D., P.E., Cre, Csqe
Jonathan Glassman, Ph.D., P.E., CRE, CSQE, is a Principal Engineer at Exponent and a Lecturer at the University of California, Los Angeles. He holds a Ph.D. in Structural Engineering from Princeton University and has extensive experience in engineering, including certifications in FEMA standards and rapid structural assessment.
Work at Exponent
Jonathan Glassman serves as a Principal Engineer at Exponent, a role he has held since 2015. His responsibilities include conducting engineering analyses and providing expert testimony in various structural engineering cases. His expertise contributes to the company's reputation in the field of engineering consulting, particularly in areas related to structural integrity and hazard mitigation.
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. He also holds a Master of Science (M.S.) in Civil Engineering from Stanford University, completed in 2009, and a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from UC Irvine, achieved in 2008. His advanced training includes rapid structural assessment and structural hazard mitigation, as well as field deployment in accordance with FEMA standards.
Background
Before his current roles, Jonathan Glassman worked in various positions that contributed to his engineering career. He was a Graduate Writing Fellow at Princeton University from 2014 to 2015 and served as a Visiting Scholar at Lehigh University from 2016 to 2017. Earlier in his career, he worked as a Field Engineer Assistant at Caltrans and held a position as a Shift Supervisor/Barista at Starbucks from 2003 to 2007.
Teaching Experience at UCLA
Since 2017, Jonathan Glassman has been a Lecturer at the University of California, Los Angeles. In this role, he teaches courses related to civil and structural engineering, sharing his extensive knowledge and experience with students in the Greater Los Angeles Area. His involvement in academia complements his engineering practice, allowing him to influence the next generation of engineers.
Certifications and Training
Jonathan Glassman is certified for field deployment in accordance with FEMA standards and has cross-trained for integration with search and rescue operations. This training enhances his capability to respond effectively in emergency situations, particularly in assessing structural safety and integrity following disasters.