Dr. Jennifer Hooper is a renowned materials scientist and Titanic expert who has garnered significant attention through her appearances in numerous historical documentaries.
Notably, Dr. Hooper earned her Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from Johns Hopkins University, where she concentrated on historic materials and conducted research at the Smithsonian Institution and the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
Her pioneering work in analyzing 48 rivets recovered from the Titanic has significantly contributed to our understanding of the disaster, and her findings were ultimately incorporated into her book, 'What Really Sank the Titanic?'
Dr. Hooper has also made notable appearances in several documentaries, including History's Greatest Mysteries (2024) and Titanic: The Digital Resurrection (2025),where she shares her expert insights into the ship's construction and ultimate fate.
In addition to her appearances in these documentaries, Dr. Hooper has also been featured in Titanic: How It Really Sank (2009) and Seconds from Disaster (2006),solidifying her reputation as a leading authority on the Titanic and its tragic fate.
