Trevor Lardinois
About Trevor Lardinois
Trevor Lardinois is an Associate at Exponent, specializing in safety incidents related to chemical processes and consumer products. He holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Ph.D. from Purdue University, with research focused on catalyst synthesis and environmental influences on zeolite materials.
Work at Exponent
Trevor Lardinois has been employed at Exponent as an Associate since 2021. His role involves investigating safety incidents related to chemical processes, fires, and consumer products. He utilizes his expertise in chemical engineering to analyze and provide insights on various safety concerns. His position is based in Warrenville, Illinois, where he contributes to the company's mission of providing technical expertise in engineering and scientific consulting.
Education and Expertise
Trevor Lardinois earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he studied from 2012 to 2016. He furthered his education at Purdue University, obtaining a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Chemical Engineering from 2016 to 2021. His research specialties include catalyst synthesis and characterization, in-situ and in-operando measurements, and heterogeneous reaction kinetics. He also participated in a summer study abroad program at Technische Universität Wien in 2016.
Background
Trevor Lardinois has a diverse background in chemical engineering education and research. He worked at Purdue University in the Davidson School of Chemical Engineering for five years, focusing on advanced research topics. Prior to that, he held various roles at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, including positions as a Chemistry Tutor, Chemical and Biological Engineering Grader, and Undergraduate Research Assistant. His early experience also includes an internship at AbbVie, where he worked in Quality and Regulatory Intelligence.
Research and Projects
Trevor Lardinois has engaged in significant research projects during his academic career. His thesis work concentrated on the influence of external environment and zeolite material properties on extraframework metal structures for passive adsorption of automotive exhaust pollutants. He has project experience related to spontaneous combustion and catalyst compliance/deactivation, showcasing his ability to address complex chemical engineering challenges.