Laura Popa
About Laura Popa
Laura Popa is a Senior Scientist at Exponent, where she specializes in data analysis and manufacturing process evaluation. With a strong academic background in Physics and extensive experience in MEMs design and semiconductor fabrication, she has contributed to various projects in healthcare and electromechanical systems.
Work at Exponent
Laura Popa has been employed at Exponent as a Senior Scientist since 2020. In this role, she is based in New York, New York, and has accumulated four years of experience. Her work primarily involves data analysis, where she utilizes statistical packages to evaluate variations in manufacturing processes. She leads cross-functional teams in conducting root-cause failure analyses of complex electromechanical systems.
Previous Experience at Analog Devices
Prior to her current position, Laura Popa worked at Analog Devices for a total of five years. She served as a Staff MEMs Design Engineer from 2017 to 2020 and as a Senior MEMs Design Engineer from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, she completed a three-month internship at Analog Devices in 2014. Her roles involved designing and characterizing RF resonators for healthcare products, showcasing her expertise in the field.
Education and Expertise
Laura Popa holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Physics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), which she obtained from 2009 to 2015. She also earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Physics from Bryn Mawr College between 2005 and 2009. Her education has provided her with extensive knowledge of semiconductor fabrication processes, particularly focusing on III-V materials.
Technical Skills
Laura Popa possesses proficiency in multiple engineering software suites, including Matlab, JMP, Comsol Multiphysics, SolidWorks, and Cadence. Her technical skills enable her to effectively analyze data and design complex systems. She is well-versed in data analysis and has a strong foundation in evaluating manufacturing process variations.