Description
Forensic mechanical engineer and expert witness with more than 25 years of experience in engineering analysis, failure investigation, and technical leadership across mechanical, industrial, and optical systems. Brings deep expertise in product liability, fire origin and cause, premises liability, codes and standards, manufacturing processes, warnings and instructions, and failure analysis. Has led and supported hundreds of investigations involving mechanical systems, plumbing equipment, heavy equipment, high-pressure systems, industrial equipment, slips, trips and falls, construction defects, and intellectual property matters.
Holds a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, along with advanced degrees in mechanical engineering and physics, and is a licensed Professional Engineer in multiple jurisdictions as well as a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator. Career experience includes serving as founder, president, principal engineer, engineering manager, and research leader across forensic engineering, product development, litigation support, and advanced technology organizations. Also has significant experience in optical sensing systems, structural health monitoring, vibration analysis, rotorcraft systems, and engineering research and development, supported by patents, technical publications, and industry affiliations.