Exponent is a scientific and engineering consulting firm, founded in 1967, working across more than 90 technical disciplines to investigate complex challenges for clients worldwide.
Exponent is a scientific and engineering consulting firm founded in 1967. It works across more than 90 technical disciplines to help companies, communities and individuals investigate complex challenges and develop evidence-based solutions. The firm operates more than 30 offices and serves more than a dozen industries, with a presence in North America, Europe and Asia.
The firm's practice spans failure analysis, biomechanics, construction, computer and data security, environmental sciences, materials science, vehicle engineering, health sciences, risk assessment and data science, among others. Its service lines include multidisciplinary investigations and dispute support, product analysis and safety, regulatory compliance, risk assessment, environmental sustainability and health sciences, and technology innovation consulting. Work draws on the firm's laboratories, databases and computing resources, and connects evidence from past failures with practical solutions.
Teams combine scientists, physicians, engineers and business consultants working across disciplines. Industry verticals include construction, automotive and vehicle engineering, environmental services, health sciences, computer and data security, and materials and manufacturing. Catherine Ford Corrigan, Ph.D., has served as chief executive since 2018.