Michelle Chen
About Michelle Chen
Michelle Chen is a Senior Associate at Exponent, specializing in failure analysis and solid mechanics. She holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from The Johns Hopkins University and has extensive research experience in various engineering fields.
Work at Exponent
Michelle Chen has been employed at Exponent as a Senior Associate since 2019. In this role, she applies her expertise in failure analysis, utilizing both computational and experimental approaches. Her work involves providing insights and solutions to clients in various industries, including medical devices, consumer electronics, and consumer products. Based in Natick, MA, she contributes to projects that require advanced knowledge in solid mechanics and material modeling.
Education and Expertise
Michelle Chen holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Mechanical Engineering from The Johns Hopkins University, which she completed between 2014 and 2019. She also earned a Master of Science (MS) in Mechanical Engineering from the same institution from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, she has a Master of Science (MS) in Materials Engineering from the University of Illinois at Chicago, obtained from 2013 to 2014, and a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Materials Science from Northwestern University, completed in 2012. Her academic background equips her with specialized knowledge in failure analysis, solid mechanics, and soft tissue biomechanics.
Background
Michelle Chen's professional journey includes various research and internship positions. She began her career as a SPARK student researcher at Hospira in 2007, followed by an internship at the College of Lake County in 2009. She worked as an Applied Mathematics Research Training Group member at Northwestern University for six months in 2009. From 2010 to 2012, she served as an Undergraduate Researcher at Northwestern University. After completing her studies, she worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at The Johns Hopkins University from 2014 to 2019.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Michelle Chen has developed a specialization in failure analysis, employing computational methods such as finite element analysis alongside laboratory testing. Her expertise extends to solid mechanics, soft tissue biomechanics, and material modeling. This knowledge allows her to effectively support clients in the medical device, consumer electronics, and consumer product sectors, addressing complex engineering challenges.