Mechanical Engineering Expert Witness Phoenix 536173


Expertise Description

I have worked in the fields of mechanical engineering, materials engineering, and engineering design for over 35 years. My expertise focuses on fire causation/explosions; forensic engineering support; material failure analysis; mechanical design and construction failure/defect analysis; maintaining and repairing product; reconstructing accidents; slip/trip and fall materials. I have provided consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony for more than a decade as a mechanical engineering expert witness.

Areas of Expertise

Accident Investigation
Accident Investigation and Reconstruction
Accident Reconstruction
Accidents and Safety
Automobile Defect
Construction Defects
Consumer Products Safety Commission
Design Engineering
Equipment Failure
Failure Analysis
Fire
Fire Cause and Origin Investigations
Forensic Engineering
Heavy Metals
Human Factors
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Design
Mechanical Engineering
Metal Corrosion
Microfabrication
Product Liability
Repair
Semiconductor Equipment
Sensors
Standard of Care
Surface Engineering

Education

Degree Subject Institution
Ph.D. Engineering Science Arizona State University – Tempe Arizona May 1994
M.S. Engineering Science Arizona State University – Tempe Arizona December 1990
B.S. Mechanical Engineering South Dakota State University – Brookings South Dakota

Licenses Certifications

ASE – Certified Master Medium – Heavy Truck Technician

Awards & Affiliation

Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
American Society for Metals (ASM)
National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE International)
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES)

Primary Affiliation

Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)


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