Tim Myers
About Tim Myers
Tim Myers is a Principal Engineer and Office Director at Exponent, where he has worked for 25 years. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, and has extensive experience in fire prevention and chemical hazard analysis.
Work at Exponent
Tim Myers has been employed at Exponent as a Principal Engineer and Office Director since 1999. He operates from the Natick, MA office and has accumulated over 25 years of experience in this role. His responsibilities include overseeing testing in Exponent’s Combustible Dust Testing Laboratory and conducting Dust Hazard Analyses (DHAs) for both new and existing facilities. He assists clients in developing effective mitigation methods to address potential hazards.
Education and Expertise
Tim Myers holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, where he studied from 1993 to 1999. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Forest Products Resources - Pulp and Paper Science from the University of Washington, completing his studies from 1989 to 1993. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in chemical engineering and materials science.
Background
Tim Myers began his career with internships at Potlatch Corporation and Georgia-Pacific, where he gained experience in process engineering and control in 1990 and 1991, respectively. He also worked as a Graduate Student Researcher at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory from 1993 to 1999. His early experiences contributed to his expertise in chemical processes and materials analysis.
Achievements
Tim Myers is a principal member of multiple NFPA technical committees, focusing on standards for fire and explosion prevention and mitigation. He has developed test methods for assessing self-heating and the hazards associated with reactive chemicals. Additionally, he has analyzed the effects of specific chemicals on materials such as plastics, composites, and metals. His expertise has also led him to testify as an expert witness in state and federal courts.