David Riegner

David Riegner is a skilled Materials Analyst at S-E-A since July 2017, focusing on failure analysis investigations related to various materials, including metals and polymers. Prior to this role, David served as a Postdoctoral Researcher at The Ohio State University from September 2011 to July 2017, contributing to multiple pilot projects aimed at enhancing computational techniques. David's academic background includes a PhD in Materials Science from The Ohio State University and a B.S. in Materials Engineering from Iowa State University. Early career experiences include internships and assistant roles at Materials Evaluation and Engineering, Inc., Ames Laboratory, and Iowa State Daily, where David honed expertise in metallographic examination and optical microscopy.