Robert Haddad
About Robert Haddad
Robert Haddad serves as the Environmental Group Vice President and Principal Scientist at Exponent, where he has worked since 2016. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Oceanography and has extensive experience in environmental forensics, ecological risk assessments, and high-profile litigation cases.
Work at Exponent
Robert Haddad has been serving as the Environmental Group Vice President and Principal Scientist at Exponent since 2016. In this role, he is involved in both national and international practices, focusing on environmental science and policy. His responsibilities include leading projects that assess ecological risks and contributing to high-profile environmental litigation cases. Haddad's expertise is sought after in various environmental assessments, where he provides expert testimony and guidance.
Education and Expertise
Robert Haddad holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Oceanography from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he studied from 1981 to 1989. He also earned a B.S. in Geology/Earth Science from UCLA between 1975 and 1979. Additionally, he completed a Post-Doctoral Study at Stanford University through the Carnegie Institute. His educational background is complemented by a fellowship at NASA Ames Research Center, which further solidified his expertise in environmental science.
Background
Before joining Exponent, Robert Haddad worked for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) from 2007 to 2016. He held the position of Chief in the Assessment & Restoration Division within the Office of Response & Restoration in Silver Springs, MD. His tenure at NOAA involved significant contributions to methodologies for assessing natural resource damages, enhancing his knowledge in environmental forensics.
Achievements
Robert Haddad has contributed to numerous scientific publications focused on environmental science and policy. His work includes participation in international environmental projects, where he provided expertise in ecological risk assessments. He has also been involved in high-profile environmental litigation cases, where he has offered expert testimony, showcasing his extensive experience in the field.
Environmental Forensics Experience
Robert Haddad has extensive experience in environmental forensics, particularly in the areas of oil spills and contaminated site assessments. His work in this domain has involved developing methodologies that are crucial for understanding and mitigating the impacts of environmental disasters. This expertise is integral to his role at Exponent and his previous position at NOAA.