Description
PhD aerospace engineer and licensed PE (DE, DC, MD, VA) with advanced degrees in mechanical engineering and physics and 25+ years of technical and leadership experience in forensic engineering, product development, and R&D. Experienced mechanical engineer and engineering manager with roles including product-line engineering manager, president of an engineering R&D firm, and director of advanced engineering development. Deep expertise in structural health monitoring, modal/vibration-based damage detection, optical sensing for extreme environments, and failure analysis. Experienced expert witness and forensic investigator—author of 90+ technical reports and participant in 200+ matters. Certifications include Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator (NAFI), OSHA 10/30, and IPAF powered-access licenses.