Keith Beers
About Keith Beers
Keith Beers is a Principal Engineer at Exponent, where he leads the Battery Initiative and provides technical support in legal matters related to battery technology. He holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, and has extensive experience in risk assessments and polymer science.
Work at Exponent
Keith Beers currently serves as a Principal Engineer at Exponent, a position he has held since 2019 in Menlo Park, CA. He previously worked at Exponent as a Senior Managing Engineer for 11 months from 2018 to 2019 and as a Managing Engineer from 2016 to 2018. In his role, he leads Exponent's Battery Initiative, coordinating efforts among over 80 battery-related consultants. He conducts risk assessments during the battery qualification stage using methods such as FMEA and fault tree analysis. Additionally, he provides technical support to attorneys in legal matters involving battery technology.
Education and Expertise
Keith Beers holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, where he studied from 2007 to 2012. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Colorado Boulder, completing his degree from 2003 to 2007. His educational background includes research experience as a Graduate Student Researcher at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory from 2008 to 2012 and as an Undergraduate Researcher at the University of Colorado Boulder in 2006.
Background
Keith Beers has a diverse background in engineering and research. He attended Punahou School from 1999 to 2003 before pursuing higher education. His early career includes a summer internship at Oceanit in 2007, where he gained practical experience in the field. His research roles have contributed to his expertise in battery technology and polymer science, focusing on materials compatibility and small molecule migration in electrochemical applications.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Keith Beers has made significant contributions to battery safety investigations by utilizing advanced testing capabilities such as X-ray CT scanning, SEM, and FTIR. His leadership in Exponent's Battery Initiative has positioned him as a key figure in coordinating interdisciplinary efforts related to battery technology. His work in conducting risk assessments and providing technical support in legal proceedings underscores his expertise in the field.