Academic Credentials
  • Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, 2021
  • B.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley, 2017
Professional Honors
  • Dwight D. Eisenhower Transportation Research Fellowships 2019, 2020, 2021
  • SAE Doctoral Research Fellow 2020
  • SAE Heinz C. Pretcher Scholarship 2018
  • Mid-America Transportation Center's Region VII University Transportation Centers Student of the Year 2018
Professional Affiliations
  • The Tire Society - member, reviewer
  • Society of Automotive Engineers, SAE – member

Dr. Jacome is an expert in vehicle dynamics and performance in various crash modes. His research includes crash analysis, full-scale crash testing of roadside safety installations, virtual simulation, and vehicle dynamic testing. His industry experience includes algorithm development and hands-on performance evaluation for both vehicles and tires. Dr. Jacome's combination of experience in car crash testing, vehicle dynamic testing, and tire performance assist clients in crashworthiness cases.

Prior to joining Exponent, Dr. Jacome worked at Bridgestone Americas Technology Center. His role was the development of algorithms for tire performance evaluation and prediction in commercial and passenger vehicles. During this role, Dr. Jacome conducted field testing and investigation on tire attributes and design procedures to understand their contributions to vehicle safety and performance. He was responsible for tire wear predictions, commercial tire casing performance, and enhancing virtual modeling techniques in Bridgestone's platforms.

Dr. Jacome has four years of experience working in roadside safety as a Graduate Research Assistant for the Midwest Roadside Safety Facility in Lincoln, Nebraska. He was responsible for full-scale crash testing, simulation, and documentation in accordance with NHTSA standards. He also performed testing in vehicle performance under split-mu conditions. His doctorate studies focused on the field of vehicle dynamic trajectory generation for Connected and Automated Vehicle technology to support highway safety which produced multiple presentations and publications.