Ryan Klock, Ph.D., P.E.
About Ryan Klock, Ph.D., P.E.
Ryan Klock, Ph.D., P.E., is a Managing Engineer at Exponent in Menlo Park, CA, specializing in numerical simulation techniques and aerothermoelastic analysis for aerospace systems. He has a strong academic background with degrees in Aerospace Engineering and Gas Dynamics from the University of Michigan and extensive experience in multidisciplinary analyses of ultra high-speed flight vehicles.
Work at Exponent
Ryan Klock, Ph.D., P.E. has been serving as a Managing Engineer at Exponent since 2020. His role involves conducting multidisciplinary analyses of ultra high-speed flight vehicles, integrating various engineering disciplines to enhance vehicle performance. Prior to his current position, he worked at Exponent as a Senior Engineer for nine months and as a Senior Associate for four months in 2019. His extensive experience at Exponent spans multiple roles, contributing to his expertise in numerical simulation techniques and structural dynamics.
Education and Expertise
Ryan Klock holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Michigan, where he studied from 2014 to 2017. He also earned a Master of Science in Engineering (M.S.E.) in Gas Dynamics from the same institution, completing his studies from 2012 to 2014. His educational background is complemented by a Bachelor of Science in Engineering (B.S.E.) in Aerospace Engineering, achieved from 2008 to 2012. His areas of expertise include numerical simulation techniques, structural dynamics, and aerothermoelastic analysis, particularly in the context of aerospace applications.
Background
Before joining Exponent, Ryan Klock gained valuable experience through various roles in research and engineering. He worked as an Aeronautics Academy Research Assistant at NASA Glenn Research Center for two months in 2011 and served as an Autonomous Fault Management Assistant for the Parker Solar Probe at The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory in 2012. Additionally, he was an AFRL Scholar at the Air Force Research Laboratory from 2014 to 2017, where he contributed to aerospace research.
Professional Experience
Ryan Klock's professional journey includes significant roles at Exponent, where he progressed from Associate to Senior Engineer and then to Managing Engineer. He worked as a Graduate Student Research Assistant at the University of Michigan for five years, where he developed foundational skills in aerospace engineering. His diverse experience across various organizations has equipped him with a strong understanding of aerospace systems and their performance under different conditions.