Shukri Souri
About Shukri Souri
Shukri Souri is a Corporate Vice President at Exponent, where he has worked since 2002. He holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University and a BA (Hons) and MA in Engineering Science from the University of Oxford.
Work at Exponent
Shukri Souri has held the position of Corporate Vice President at Exponent since 2002. With over two decades of experience in this role, he operates from the New York City office. His responsibilities include advising industrial and legal clients, as well as government entities, on various science and technology matters. Souri's expertise covers areas such as intellectual property, product design and reliability, and failure analysis.
Education and Expertise
Shukri Souri earned a PhD in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University, where he studied from 1997 to 2002. Prior to this, he attended the University of Oxford, obtaining a BA (Hons) and MA in Engineering Science from 1988 to 1992. His academic background includes a focus on photoreflectance microscopy of semiconductor materials. Souri also completed his General Certificate of Education (GCE) A Level at the New English School in Kuwait from 1973 to 1988.
Background
Before joining Exponent, Shukri Souri worked as a Scientist at Raychem from 1994 to 1997. In this role, he contributed to complex investigations involving electronics and software controls for safety-critical applications across various industries, including medical devices, automotive, aviation, and process controls. His extensive background in engineering and technology has shaped his career in advising clients on critical matters.
Teaching and Research Interests
Shukri Souri has taught courses on semiconductors and computer communications, sharing his knowledge and expertise with students. His research interests encompass a range of topics, including cloud computing, information security and privacy, financial portfolio optimization, and trading algorithms and software. These areas reflect his commitment to advancing knowledge in technology and its applications.