Spanning more than 40 years of propulsion engineering and investigative work, this forensic expert examines equipment performance, fuel and lubrication systems, emissions controls, and repair practices across marine and industrial platforms. This forensic engineering expert witness has more than 40 years of experience in commercial and naval engineering, with specialized expertise in naval propulsion systems, gas turbine engines used as prime movers, and diesel-powered machinery. He is the Founder, Chief Executive Officer, and President of an engineering services firm providing forensic engineering investigations, due-diligence investigative services, and engineering damage and loss appraisals. With more than 15 years of civilian litigation experience, he has provided expert consultation and deposition testimony in matters involving engine failures, emissions control systems, fuel contamination, maintenance practices, and equipment performance issues, including depositions, 2 trial appearances, and arbitration proceedings.

His expertise encompasses failure analysis of marine and industrial diesel engines, gas turbine propulsion systems, dual-fuel and natural gas engines, and highly automated electronic control systems used in marine vessels, heavy-duty trucks, industrial equipment, and cogeneration facilities. He has investigated catastrophic engine failures, lubrication and cooling system defects, emissions control system malfunctions including exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) and diesel particulate filters, carbon monoxide exposure allegations, hydraulic and transmission failures, and improper repair or overhaul practices. His work also includes evaluation of exhaust emissions testing, fuel system contamination, patent and trade secret matters, and due-diligence investigations concerning proprietary engine and energy technologies. Earlier in his career, he served as a Gas Turbine Systems Chief in the United States Navy, where he conducted engineering evaluations, material condition inspections, and failure investigations involving diesel and gas turbine propulsion and power generation systems.