Rebecca Corman
About Rebecca Corman
Rebecca Corman is a Senior Associate at Exponent with a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She specializes in advanced rheological techniques and the characterization of polymers and complex fluids.
Current Role at Exponent
Rebecca Corman serves as a Senior Associate at Exponent, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on the characterization of polymers, suspensions, and complex fluids. Her work involves utilizing advanced rheological techniques and developing custom testing procedures to meet specific industry needs. Corman's expertise contributes to enhancing the application of standard material test methods within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Rebecca Corman earned her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, completing her studies from 2015 to 2019. She also holds a Master of Science (M.S.) in Mechanical Engineering from the same institution, which she obtained from 2013 to 2015. Additionally, she received a Bachelor of Science (Sc. B.) in Mechanical Engineering from Brown University, where she studied from 2009 to 2013. Corman possesses expertise in advanced rheological techniques, including small, medium, and large amplitude oscillatory shear (SAOS, MAOS, LAOS), as well as advanced spectroscopic techniques such as Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS).
Professional Background
Rebecca Corman has a diverse professional background in research and academia. She worked as a Research Assistant at Washington University in St. Louis for three months in 2012. In 2013, she served as an Associate Investigator in the Rheology Lab at DuPont for two months in Wilmington, Delaware. Corman also gained teaching experience as a Teaching Assistant at Brown University for four months in 2013 and at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign for four months in 2018. Prior to her current role, she worked as a Scientist at Exponent from 2019 to 2021.
Research Interests
Rebecca Corman has a keen interest in the development and application of adhesives, medical devices, and consumer electronics. Her research focuses on the characterization of materials, particularly polymers and complex fluids. Corman employs techniques such as optical microscopy and gel permeation chromatography (GPC) to analyze material properties and enhance product development in various industries.