William Medwedeff
About William Medwedeff
William Medwedeff is a scientist specializing in civil engineering at Exponent in Oakland, California, where he has worked since 2022. He focuses on projects related to insurance claims and litigation involving slope failures and retaining structures, and has a strong background in geological and earth sciences.
Work at Exponent
William Medwedeff has been employed at Exponent as a Scientist in the Civil Engineering Group since 2022. He is based in Oakland, California, where he focuses on projects related to insurance claims and litigation, specifically involving slope failures and retaining structures. His role involves applying his expertise in geological and earth sciences to address complex engineering challenges.
Education and Expertise
William Medwedeff holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences from the University of Michigan, where he studied from 2016 to 2022. His doctoral research included analyzing rock strength and landslide hazards, particularly in the context of the 2015 Gorkha Earthquake in Nepal. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Geophysics with minors in Mathematics from the University of Washington, completing his studies from 2011 to 2015.
Background
Prior to his current position at Exponent, William Medwedeff worked at the University of Michigan in various capacities. He served as a Graduate Student Instructor from 2017 to 2021 and was an NSF Graduate Research Fellow from 2018 to 2022. His experience also includes a five-month internship at the Applied Physics Laboratory at the University of Washington in 2015.
Research Focus
William Medwedeff specializes in analyzing high-resolution elevation data, particularly through the use of airborne LiDAR technology. His research interests are closely tied to understanding slope failures and the structural integrity of retaining walls, which are critical in civil engineering applications. His work contributes to the assessment and management of geological hazards.