Michael Stern
About Michael Stern
Michael Stern is a Managing Engineer at Exponent, where he has worked since 2013, specializing in thermal sciences, process safety, and failure analysis. He holds multiple degrees in Chemical Engineering and Philosophy from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and has experience in various engineering roles across different companies.
Work at Exponent
Michael Stern has been employed at Exponent as a Managing Engineer since 2013. He works within the Thermal Sciences Practice, where he focuses on various aspects of industrial and chemical processing. His responsibilities include process safety, product safety, failure analysis, and incident investigation. His role at Exponent reflects his extensive background in chemical engineering and his commitment to safety and risk management in engineering practices.
Education and Expertise
Michael Stern holds multiple degrees in Chemical Engineering. He completed his Bachelor of Science at Lehigh University from 2004 to 2008. Following this, he pursued advanced studies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he earned a Master's degree from 2008 to 2011 and a Doctorate in Philosophy from 2008 to 2014. His academic background equips him with a strong foundation in engineering principles, particularly in fire and explosion investigation and prevention, focusing on reactive materials and electrochemical systems.
Background
Before joining Exponent, Michael Stern gained valuable experience through various internships and consultancy roles. He worked as an Engineering Research Intern at Rohm and Haas Electronic Materials for three months in 2006. He also served as an Engineering Consultant for General Mills and Mawana Sugars Ltd in 2009, each for two months. Additionally, he was a PhD candidate at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology from 2008 to 2013, further enhancing his expertise in the field.
Professional Experience
Michael Stern's professional experience spans several years in engineering roles across different organizations. His tenure at Exponent has lasted over 11 years, during which he has specialized in areas critical to industrial safety and chemical processing. His earlier roles included positions at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Rohm and Haas Electronic Materials, General Mills, and Mawana Sugars Ltd, where he applied his engineering skills in various capacities.