Philip Brooke, PhD, PE has a diverse work experience spanning over various roles and companies. Philip is currently working at Exponent as a Managing Engineer since March 2022. Prior to this, they held the positions of Senior Engineer and Engineer at Exponent from 2018 to 2022. Philip also worked as an Associate at Exponent from January 2016 to December 2016.
Before joining Exponent, Philip worked at Georgia Institute of Technology as a Postdoctoral Fellow from November 2015 to January 2016. In this role, they designed experiments and equipment for pressing complex shapes into WC powder and performed chemical modification of pressed preforms into metal ceramic composite structures for energy applications. Philip also worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at Georgia Institute of Technology from August 2011 to November 2015. In this position, they designed and executed experiments using various techniques such as Surface Sol-Gel, Scanning Electron Microscopy, Optical & Fluorescence Microscopy & Spectroscopy, Powder X-ray Diffraction, and Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy to analyze and replicate biological structures with functional inorganic materials. Philip also constructed automated coating systems to deposit layer-by-layer films.
Prior to their time at Georgia Institute of Technology, Philip worked at University of North Florida as a Research Engineer from December 2010 to August 2011. Here, they developed and optimized test stations for testing of Direct Methanol Fuel Cells, including designing and building test stations and optimizing LabVIEW code. Philip also worked as a Research Assistant at University of North Florida from October 2008 to December 2010, where they focused on cathode blower selection and cell performance testing for Direct Methanol Fuel Cell Technology.
Philip's early work experience includes working as a Security Officer at River City Security Services from December 2006 to May 2011. Philip performed various security duties at different locations, including building security, site security, crowd control, access control, and VIP security.
Overall, Philip Brooke, PhD, PE has a strong background in engineering, research, and security, with expertise in areas such as energy applications, inorganic materials, and fuel cell technology.
Philip Brooke earned their Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of North Florida from 2005 to 2010. Philip then went on to pursue their Master of Science (MS) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees in Materials Science & Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology from 2011 to 2015. In addition to their formal education, Philip obtained various certifications throughout their career. Philip became a Professional Mechanical Engineer in December 2017 and a Professional Metallurgical Engineer in December 2016, both granted by the California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists. Philip also holds a Microelectromechanical Systems certification from the Georgia Institute of Technology, obtained in August 2015. Furthermore, they are a Certified LabVIEW Associate Developer, granted by National Instruments in June 2013. Lastly, Philip began their engineering journey as an Engineer in Training, certified by the Florida Board of Professional Engineers in April 2010.
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