Karen Howard
About Karen Howard
Karen Howard is a Principal Scientist specializing in biocides, with a Ph.D. in Environmental Chemistry from the University of Derby. She has extensive experience in EU and global biocide regulations, dossier preparation, and risk assessment, having worked in various roles in academia and industry since 1987.
Current Role at Exponent
Karen Howard serves as Principal Scientist (Biocides) at Exponent, a position she has held since 2018. In this role, she focuses on biocide regulations and risk assessments, leveraging her extensive background in environmental chemistry. Her responsibilities include overseeing projects related to environmental fate and assessment, ensuring compliance with EU and global standards.
Previous Experience at Exponent
Before her current role, Karen Howard worked at Exponent as Head of Biocides (Europe) from 2002 to 2018. During her 16 years in this position, she managed various projects and contributed to the development of biocide regulations in Europe. Her leadership helped shape the company's approach to regulatory compliance and risk assessment in the biocides sector.
Educational Background
Karen Howard holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Environmental Chemistry from the University of Derby. She also earned a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science and a TEC Higher Diploma in Applied Biology from the University of Plymouth. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in environmental chemistry and biocide regulations.
Expertise in Biocide Regulations
Karen Howard has extensive involvement in EU and global biocide regulations, including dossier preparation and risk assessment. She possesses a comprehensive working knowledge of EU regulatory evaluation procedures and is skilled in designing bespoke environmental exposure scenarios. Her expertise is critical in navigating the complexities of biocide compliance.
Research Experience
Prior to her roles at Exponent, Karen Howard worked as a Research Assistant at the University of Derby from 1987 to 1990. This experience contributed to her foundational knowledge in environmental science and research methodologies, which she has applied throughout her career in various environmental fate and assessment projects.