Ray Lai
About Ray Lai
Ray Lai is a Managing Engineer with expertise in raw material selection for electronics and medical devices. He holds a PhD in Nano Science and Technology and has extensive experience in engineering roles across various organizations.
Current Role as Managing Engineer
Ray Lai serves as a Managing Engineer at Exponent, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he manages a global network of non-destructive analysis resources to address technical needs worldwide. His responsibilities include providing technical opinions on raw material selection for electronics and medical devices, ensuring that the materials meet industry standards and specifications.
Previous Experience at Exponent
Ray Lai has a history of working at Exponent, where he held various engineering roles. He worked as an Engineer from 2016 to 2018 and progressed to Senior Engineer from 2018 to 2019. His experience at Exponent included conducting process and quality audits across Asia, focusing on the production of primary and secondary cells, electro-mechanical devices, and medical device industries.
Education and Expertise
Ray Lai studied at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Physics from 2003 to 2006. He continued his education at the same institution, achieving a Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) in Mechanical Engineering from 2006 to 2009, followed by a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nano Science and Technology from 2009 to 2015. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in engineering and materials science.
Research and Technical Contributions
During his academic career, Ray Lai worked at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology as a Technician from 2006 to 2009 and as a Research Associate from 2015 to 2016. His research contributions include conducting over 50 process and quality audits, which have been instrumental in supporting litigation related to patents, intercultural properties, and process failures or disputes.