Failure Analysis Expert Witness Listings
Welcome to the SEAK Expert Witness Directory – The following Failure Analysis expert witness list contains Failure Analysis expert witnesses, Failure Analysis forensic consultants and individuals who provide Failure Analysis expert reports and testimony.
Robert N. Anderson, PhD, PE, PI - RNA Consulting, Inc.
California, Los Altos Hills
Failure Analysis Expert Witness, Metallurgy Expert Witness
Materials, Engineering, Sciences, Accident Analysis, Design failures, Industrial, Welds, Corrosion, Asbestos, Thermodynamics
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Forensic consulting: medical device failures, electrical fire source, firearms, ballistics, metals, composites, polymers, wood, ceramics. Designed/led workshops: presentation of evidence/findings. Emeritus Professor SJSU. Fellow/Director: American academy of Forensic Sciences. Fellow: National Academy of Forensic Engineers. Diplomate: International Institute of Forensic Engineering Sciences. Published: professional journals.
Mark Mesiti-Miller, BS, PE - Mesiti-Miller Engineering, Inc.
California, Santa Cruz
Engineering Expert Witness, Failure Analysis Expert Witness
Civil, Structural, Architectural, ADA Access, Buildings, Bridges, Retaining Walls, Landslides, Harbor, Forensic
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Mr. Mesiti-Miller has been the engineer in responsible charge of design for many buildings, bridges, retaining walls, landslide repairs, coastal structures and other facilities throughout his career. His passion for engineering ingenuity has resulted in several awards for excellence.
Oscar Berendsohn - GMS
Connecticut, Newtown
Failure Analysis Expert Witness, Metallurgy Expert Witness
Physics of Failure, Equipment Blamed for Fires, Destructive and Non-destructive Testing, Fractures, Fatigue Failures, Fracture Mechanics, Corrosion, Welding and Brazing, Ultra Precision Applications, Aerospace Materials, Materials Processes, Graphite/Epoxy
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Had article published on physics of failures, also other published articles and thesis on corrosion of stainless steel. Materials scientist for the hubble telescope, correspondence with National Transportation Safety Board on aircraft crashes
Werner Engelmaier - Engelmaier Associates, L.C.
Florida, Ormond Beach
Electronics Expert Witness, Failure Analysis Expert Witness
Hardware Design, Solder Joints, Interconnection Technology, Electronic Packaging, Reliability, Printed Circuit Boards, Printed Wiring Boards, Flex Circuits
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I have over 43 years experience in electronic packaging and interconnection technology. I provide consulting services on reliability and quality of electronic packaging and interconnection technology. I was a Distinguished Technical Staff at Bell Labs for 24 years. I am the chairman of the IPC Product Reliability Main Committee.
I have written nearly 200 technical publications, and have received numerous awards.
Mark Lautenschlager, PE - Electrical Risk Consultants
Florida, Apollo Beach
Electricity Expert Witness, Failure Analysis Expert Witness
Electric Utility Accidents, Electric Power, Electrocutions, Electric Failure Investigations, Power Transformers, Circuit Breakers, Power Lines, Electric Forensic Investigations, Electric Utility Reliability, Electric Equipment Maintenance, Root Cause Analysis, Electrical Safety
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Mark Lautenschlager, PE, specializes in forensic and root cause investigations of death, injury, and/or property damage caused by electric power equipment failures and/or electric utility actions. During his 40-year career, he worked as a electric utility engineer, electric equipment testing and maintenance engineer, electric forensic and root-cause investigator, trainer, safety officer, and electric utility operations, reliability and maintenance auditor for state utilty regulatory agencies. He authored technical articles, conducted electrical training seminars, and produced ANSI standards.
C. Scott. Fletcher, PE - GEOPRO, L.L.C.
Georgia, Suwanee
Engineering Expert Witness, Failure Analysis Expert Witness
Geotechnical, Forensics, Foundations, Stabilization, Earthwork, Geology, Soil, Slopes, Dams, Rock, Retaining Walls, Trenches
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Areas of expertise include shallow and deep foundations, ground stabilization, in-situ and laboratory testing, dams, engineering geology and geotechnical forensics. Business focus areas include teaching, geotechnical consultation and geotechnical forensics related to construction claims and law suits.
Carl J. Dahn - J. Dahn Enterprises, Inc.
Illinois, Schaumburg
Explosives Expert Witness, Failure Analysis Expert Witness
Consulting, Engineering, Accidents, Analysis, Videos, Microscopy
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Motion Pictures & Imaging, Products Liability, Safety Chemistry & Chemicals, Firearms and Ballistics
Gennaro Marino, PhD, PE - Marino Engineering Associates, Inc.
Illinois, Urbana
Engineering Expert Witness, Failure Analysis Expert Witness
Construction, Mining, Transportation, Geotechnical, Mine Stability, Mine Subsidence, Pavement, Settlement, Landslide, Foundation, Retaining Walls, Swelling Soils
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Rock and soil engineering research, practice and expert evaluation. Areas include: foundation analysis, soil stabilization; foundation repair; mine subsidence; soil settlement; swelling damage, ground movement, soil structure interaction; stability analysis of underground working in salt, coal, hard rock; grouting; rock excavation; retaining wall movement, building damage investigations and landslide analysis.
Timothy J. Dickson, PE, SE - Dickson-Schaefer, Ltd.
Indiana, Indianapolis
Engineering Expert Witness, Failure Analysis Expert Witness
Collapse, Construction Defect, Errors and Omissions, Water Infiltration, Foundation Settlement, Construction Accident
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Mr. Timothy J. Dickson, PE, SE has performed forensic investigations and provided expert witness services for numerous property loss and construction defect cases. These cases have included structural failure/collapse, fire/storm damage assessment, water infiltration, roofing failure, building facade evaluations and construction problems.
David C Weber, PE, SE - Allstate Consultants LLC
Missouri, Columbia
Engineering Expert Witness, Failure Analysis Expert Witness
Building Science, Structural Failures, Forensic and Investigative Services, Expert Testimony and Witness, Court Appearances, Depositions for Attorneys and Insurance Industry
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Professional Registration - Professional Engineer (PE) in Arkansas, Kansas and Missouri; Registered Structural Engineer (SE) – Illinois; Model Law Structural Engineer (MLSE); Professional Affiliations - Structural Specialist, FEMA Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) - Missouri Task Force One; Structural Specialist, FEMA National Urban Search and Rescue Response System - Incident Support Team; Structural Engineers Assoc. of Kansas and Missouri; SEMA Structural Assessment and Visual Evaluation (SAVE) Coalition, Volunteer (since 6-03); Liaison and Board Chairman (since 8-06)
Meherwan P. Boyce, PhD, PE - The Boyce Consultancy Group, LLC.
Texas, Houston
Engineering Expert Witness, Failure Analysis Expert Witness
Gas Turbines, Steam Turbines, Compressors, Combined Cycle Power Plants, Diesel Engines, Natural Gas Engines, Turbo Expanders, Cogeneration, Pipeline Compressors, Condensors, Air Filters, Fuel Filters
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Dr. Boyce has 45 years of experience in the field of TurboMachinery in both industry and academia. His industrial experience covers 20 years as Chairman and CEO of Boyce Engineering International Inc., founder of Cogen Technologies Inc., and five years as a designer of compressors and turbines for gas turbines for various gas turbine manufacturers. His academic experience covers a 15 year period, which includes the position of Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M University and Founder of the TurboMachinery Laboratories and TurboMachinery Symposium, which is now in its 38th Year.
Yadin David, CCE, EdD, PE - Biomedical Engineering Consultants, LLC
Texas, Houston
Medical Devices Expert Witness, Failure Analysis Expert Witness
Medical equipment, Patient safety, Biomedical engineering, Clinical engineering, Equipment Labeling, Healthcare technology compliance, Risk mitigation plans, Equipment repairs and maintenance, Medical technology life cycle, Wireless networks, FDA requirements, Telemedicine
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Independent consultant with 30 years of experience directing hospital biomedical engineering programs at the largest medical center in the world. Experience includes 20 years service in technical standards writing committees/organizations and six years service on the FDA advisory panel. Recipient of technical awards and authors of numerous manuscripts and books/chapters.
David G. Howden, Ph.D - Howden & Assoc.
Texas, McAllen
Metallurgy Expert Witness, Failure Analysis Expert Witness
Welding, Brazing, Welding Safety and Health, Construction, Pipeline Welding, Weld Quality, Welding Design, Steel, Litigation,
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President of American Welding Society 1994-95; Member of American Council of The International Institute of Welding; Vice President and Member of Board of Directors of The International Institute of Welding (2000 - 2003); Life Member of ASM International; Honorary Member of Japan Welding Society (JWS); Certified Welding Inspector, American Welding Society, (1992-2002); Employment in Brazil 1963-65, in Canada 1965-67, in USA 1967-2002; Numerous Professional Awards and Publications Related to Welding and Brazing. Extensive Consulting Experience; Other Languages - Portuguese and Swedish.
Luke A. Vermeulen - LukArl & Associates, Inc.
Texas, Bedford
Construction Expert Witness, Failure Analysis Expert Witness
Roofing, Waterproofing, Glazing, Exterior Wall, Water Infiltration, Leaks, Hurricane, Wind, EIFS, Metal
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30-years of roofing, exterior wall, glazing and waterproofing systems experience. 16-years of consulting work, primarily in forensic investigation. Have performed work in more than 20 states and Puerto Rico for owners, insurance, general contractors & US government. Hurricane, tornado & high wind & water investigations. With Deposition and Courtroom experience.
Brandon W. Erickson, PE, SE - Roggenkamp Erickson & Associates
Washington, Vancouver
Engineering Expert Witness, Failure Analysis Expert Witness
Structural engineering, Structural forensics, Construction defects evaluation/repair, Structural design errors, Structural code review, Seismic evaluation/upgrades, Building collapse/failures, Structural repair design, Structural condition assessments, Fire & deterioration assessments
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Structural forensics; structural repair design; structural steel, concrete, masonry & wood; foundations; shoring and demolition; seismic evaluation and upgrade; assessment of insurance claims involving structural distress; clear and detailed reports; expert witness for defense and plaintiff; familiar with ADR; licensed in WA, OR, CA, HI, AK, UT, ID & Yukon
You can also find Failure Analysis Expert Witnesses in:
California, Indiana, Texas, Washington, Georgia, Illinois, Florida, Connecticut, and Missouri



