Nevin Taylor, Ph.D.
About Nevin Taylor, Ph.D.
Nevin Taylor, Ph.D., is a Failure Analysis Engineer specializing in metallurgy, materials science, and corrosion. He has a background in technical consulting and has held various roles in the materials engineering field, including positions at Dune Sciences, Inc., TIMET, and The Ohio State University.
Work at Exponent
Nevin Taylor, Ph.D., serves as a Failure Analysis Engineer at Exponent, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he provides technical consulting services that focus on root-cause failure analysis. His expertise in metallurgy, materials science, and corrosion supports clients in understanding the underlying issues related to material failures.
Education and Expertise
Nevin Taylor earned a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) in Materials Engineering from The University of British Columbia, completing his studies from 2013 to 2018. He further advanced his education at The Ohio State University, where he obtained a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Materials Science and Engineering from 2018 to 2022. His academic background equips him with a strong foundation in materials science, metallurgy, and corrosion.
Background
Before joining Exponent, Nevin Taylor gained diverse experience in the materials engineering field. He worked as a Laboratory Technician at Dune Sciences, Inc. for seven months in 2015. In 2017, he served as a Quality Engineer Co-op at TIMET in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, for seven months. Additionally, he was the Materials Team Lead for the Formula UBC SAE Racing Team from 2017 to 2018, where he contributed to the team's engineering efforts.
Achievements
During his academic career, Nevin Taylor was a PhD candidate at The Ohio State University from 2018 to 2022, focusing on materials science and engineering. His leadership role as Materials Team Lead for the Formula UBC SAE Racing Team from 2017 to 2018 highlights his involvement in practical engineering applications. His current role at Exponent reflects his commitment to advancing knowledge in failure analysis.