Julien Cohen Waeber
About Julien Cohen Waeber
Julien Cohen Waeber is a Senior Managing Engineer with expertise in infrastructure project evaluation and design, including geotechnical engineering and hazard assessment. He has held various academic and engineering positions and has extensive experience with remote sensing technologies.
Current Role at Exponent
Julien Cohen Waeber currently serves as a Senior Managing Engineer at Exponent, a position he has held since 2024. His role involves overseeing various infrastructure projects, focusing on the assessment and mitigation of geologic hazards. He works remotely from Portland, Oregon, and has been with Exponent for a total of six years, including his previous role as Managing Engineer.
Previous Experience in Engineering
Before joining Exponent, Julien worked as a Senior Geotechnical Engineer at AECOM from 2014 to 2016 in Oakland, California. He also gained teaching experience as an Adjunct Instructor at Portland State University from 2022 to 2023. His earlier career includes a role as an Engineer at Geosyntec Consultants from 2006 to 2009 and as a Graduate Student Instructor at the University of California, Berkeley during two separate periods from 2005 to 2011.
Education and Expertise
Julien holds a PhD in Civil Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, where he has been studying since 2018. He also earned a Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering from the same institution in 2006. His undergraduate studies include a double major in French and Engineering Geology from UCLA, where he completed his BA and BS in 2003.
Specialization in Geotechnical Engineering
Julien specializes in the characterization of weak and chaotic rock masses and has extensive experience in the application of remote sensing technologies such as continuous GPS, InSAR, and LiDAR for landslide hazard assessment. His work focuses on the assessment and mitigation of geologic hazards, as well as providing construction support.
International Experience
Julien has a diverse background in geotechnical engineering and engineering geology, with experience across North and Central America, Southeast Asia, and Europe. This international exposure has contributed to his understanding of various geological contexts and engineering challenges.