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Michael Stern
Senior Managing Engineer for electrochemical systems, carbon capture technologies, failure analysis and chemical separation technologies.
Michael C. Stern, PhD, P.E., is a managing engineer in the thermal science division of Exponent, Inc.1 He specializes in industrial and chemical processing, process safety, product safety, failure analysis, and incident investigation.1 Stern's expertise includes chemical separations, fire and explosion investigation and prevention, reactive materials, and electrochemical systems including batteries.1
Stern's educational background includes:
- BS in chemical engineering from Lehigh University
- MS in chemical engineering practice from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
- PhD in chemical engineering from MIT1
His research focuses on investigating ignition sources in industrial flash fires, combustible dust hazards, and mechanisms for electrical fires.1 Stern has contributed to publications on topics such as combustible dust flash fires and personal protective equipment fabrics.2
Stern worked at Exponent from 2013 to May 2022 as a Senior Managing Engineer.3 In 2022, he transitioned to the role of Director of Process R&D at Sublime Systems.34
During his academic career, Stern received the ACS Senior Award from the American Chemical Society in May 2008, recognizing his achievements as a Senior Chemical Engineering student.5
