Quinn Horn

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ABOUT QUINN HORN

Dr. Quinn Horn helps clients with technical issues at the nexus of metallurgical and electrochemical engineering, frequently solving problems related to corrosion analysis, battery manufacturing, and battery science. In the field of metallurgy, he consults on topics related to failure analysis, corrosion, material degradation, and material selection. In the field of battery technology, his work addresses a broad range of issues including material selection and testing, cell design, cell manufacturing, performance degradation, accelerated life testing, and due diligence technology evaluation. He has extensive experience developing characterization techniques for understanding discharge reactions and degradation mechanisms in a wide range of battery systems including lithium-ion, lithium-primary, nickel-metal hydride, nickel cadmium, lead-acid, and alkaline primary cells. Prior to joining Exponent, Dr. Horn held positions as a Principal Scientist at Physical Sciences Inc.(PSI), and as a Staff Technology Engineer at Energizer/Eveready Battery Company. At PSI, he designed, developed, and tested high-energy and high-power electrodes for lithium-ion batteries. At Energizer, he was responsible for the Microscopy and Materials Group, where he conducted failure analysis studies to solve problems related to battery failures and battery manufacturing issues. Specialties: Metallurgy consulting; Failure analysis consulting; Battery consulting; Corrosion; Battery science; Battery technology; Battery manufacturing; Battery design and selection; Electrochemistry; Medical devices; Statistical process control; Ferrosilicon alloys; Expert witness testimony;