Richard Underwood
About Richard Underwood
Richard Underwood is a Manager at Exponent with extensive experience in mechanical engineering and tribology. He has held various academic and research positions, including Visiting Research Professor at Drexel University and has contributed to international conferences and journals in his field.
Work at Exponent
Richard Underwood has been employed at Exponent since 2015, currently holding the position of Manager. His tenure at Exponent spans over nine years. Prior to his current role, he served as a Senior Associate for one year from 2014 to 2015 and as an Associate for three years from 2011 to 2014. His work at Exponent focuses on areas related to tribology and orthopedic devices.
Education and Expertise
Richard Underwood earned his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Mechanical Engineering Tribology from Imperial College London, studying from 2004 to 2008. He also completed his undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering at the same institution from 1999 to 2003. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his research interests, which include the tribological performance of explanted orthopedic devices and factors affecting in-vivo performance of taper junctions.
Background
Richard Underwood began his career with an internship at British Steel in Llanwern from 1998 to 1999. He then worked as a Research and Development Engineer at Jaguar Land Rover for one year in 2003 to 2004. Following this, he held the position of Post Doctoral Researcher at Imperial College London from 2009 to 2011. His diverse experiences in engineering and research have contributed to his expertise in tribology and orthopedic devices.
Research Interests and Contributions
Richard Underwood's research interests include the tribological performance of orthopedic devices and the evaluation of taper junctions in vivo. He has worked on projects investigating the failure of high voltage switch equipment and the environmental degradation of lubricants during his time at Imperial College London. Additionally, he chairs the ASTM Task Group for Metal on Metal Clinical Characterization and serves as a reviewer for several orthopedic and tribology journals.
Academic Engagement and Lectures
Richard Underwood has actively engaged in academic discourse by giving guest lectures on topics such as tribology, biotribology, and orthopedic devices. He has presented at institutions including Imperial College, Imperial College School of Medicine, and the University of Pennsylvania. His involvement in these educational activities reflects his commitment to sharing knowledge and advancing the field of tribology.