21 Mechanical Technology Expert Witnesses Found

Automotive, Motorcycle - Engine, Motor, Defect, Damage, Failure, Exhaust, Emission, Carbon, Monoxide, NOx, Test, Measure, Defeat Device, Computer, Control, Software, Calibration, Tuning, Performance, Power, Fuel, Economy, Combustion, Leak, Heat, Burn, Fire, Gas, Diesel, Motorcycle, Autocycle, Bike, Bicycle, Battery, Lemon

...Will is a technology leader with 30+ years of experience in research, development, operations, and administration, in both academia and manufacturing industry. He holds over 30 patents and is the author or co-author of 24 articles in refereed technical journals and technical conferences, and multiple standards contributions. He was the invited key-note speaker at several conferences. He has significant expert witness experience in vehicle defects and emissions fraud across 4 continents. 100% of his non-pending cases resulted in a win or a very favourable settlement for his clients. In 2016 he prepared an analysis for a defendant to save multi-billions of dollars. In 2018, he was the lead expert witness in a case that resulted in a $120M settlement for his plaintiff clients only 4 weeks after his report about the defendants’ expert report was handed down; His reports in another case resulted in a landmark judgement for clients worth up to $2B....

Engineering, HVAC - HVAC and Refrigeration, Process and Power Piping, Plumbing Systems, Standard of Care in Design and Construction, Chemical Exposures in the Workplace, Cleanroom Design and Performance, Codes and Standards, Patent and Trade Secret Disputes, Data Centers

...As a consulting mechanical engineer, Bill provides project analysis, forensic reconstructions and litigation support services relating to the design, delivery and functioning of high-tech manufacturing facilities, semiconductor fabrication facilities, institutional laboratories, data centers, health care facilities and a variety of commercial buildings. He is a recognized expert in the evaluation of deficiencies in HVAC systems, cleanrooms, piping systems, refrigeration systems, construction defects and building and fire code compliance. He represents both plaintiffs and defendants. Bill has more than 45 years of experience as a professional engineer and owner's agent and is a recognized expert in assessing, evaluating, remediating and providing testimony on complex project design, construction and operational matters. His consulting expertise has been influential in shaping approaches to code compliance and life safety in semiconductor and similar advanced technology facilities.

Biomechanics, Accident Reconstruction - Accident Reconstruction, Biomechanical Analysis of Injury, Premises Liability, Slips/Trips and Falls, Crash Data Retrieval, Heavy Vehicle EDRs, Blackbox Download, Photogrammetry, Computer Simulations, Failure Analysis, Human Factors, Laboratory Testing, 3D Laser Scanning, Expert Witness Testimony

...I am registered as a professional mechanical engineer (PE) in California, Nevada and Colorado. I specialize in accident reconstruction, injury biomechanics and injury mechanism/causation analysis. I works on cases across the country, analyzing injuries in automotive collisions, industrial accidents, workers compensation claims, premises liability claims, slip/trip and falls, and sport/recreation accidents. I have provided litigation support to insurance companies, law firms, and automotive manufacturers/industries over the past 10+ years....

Computers, Technology - Computer Forensics, Physics, Video animations, Technology Valuations, General Aviation, Foreign outsourcing, Engineering best practices, Dark Web, Cybercrime

Our firm delivers astonishingly accurate and compelling forensic animations in cases of murders, officer involved shootings, automobile crashes, building collapses, assaults, accidents, bullet trajectory reconstructions, and mechanical failures. We also do financial evaluations of technology, including cases involving software copyright infringement, patent infringement, and company valuations. In addition, we do cases involving aviation accidents, including forensic analysis of autopilot and GPS data, pilot responsibilities, weather factors, and external factors such as runway surface and obstructions. The call is always free, the response is always fast, the science is always bulletproof, the work output is always legendary, and the rates are always affordable. As a group of laboratory physicists, software experts, and animation experts, our motto is "BECAUSE ACCURACY MATTERS".

Failure Analysis, Risk Management - Power Grid, Energy Infrastructures, Marine Industry, Accident Investigation, Power Tools, Patent Litigation, Construction Safety, Utilities, Oil & Gas, Wildfire, Public Safety, Root Cause Analysis, Failure, Accident, Energy, Climate Change, Renewable Energy, Disaster, Catastrophic Injury, Safety.

...Parhizkar's renown extends beyond these domains, encompassing mechanical and environmental engineering, as well as specialized knowledge in critical energy infrastructures, including power grids. Her expertise extends to critical infrastructure accidents such as wildfire, where she applies her knowledge to perform root cause analysis and develop strategies to estimate the cause(s) and impact of wildfires/failures on energy infrastructure and surrounding communities. Her reputation for excellence, coupled with her unyielding integrity, renders her a highly esteemed and trustworthy professional in her field. She possesses a distinguished record including the publication of a book and multiple book chapters, as well as authorship of over 30 peer-reviewed journal publications. Furthermore, her contributions extend to active participation in numerous conferences, where she has served in roles such as presenter, conference organizer, and committee member....

Mechanical Engineering, Real Estate - plumbing, pipe, re-pipe, leaks, failures, Inspection, construction, water damage, feasibility, epoxy liner, CPVC, Aquatherm, PEX, Galvanized, copper, risk assessment, machinery, insurance, defect, standard of care, Blockchain, smart contract adjudication.

Thirty-five years of practical engineering experience across the aerospace, building construction, and technology industries. Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering and Masters degree in International Business Administration. Expert Witness at the intersection of mechanical engineering, business practices, and standard of care.  Technical specialties include plumbing systems (failures, leaks, defects and corrosion), building envelope failures resulting in mold or water damage, Real Estate transactions, mechanical failures due to improper maintenance or operation, Investigation, testing, and report writing. Excellent public speaking skills with the ability to explain complex matters in simple and accessible terms. Knowledgable in recent technologies such as blockchain, digital twin, and digital twin applications for the engineering professions. Experienced in cross border and international engineering practices....

Automotive, Motorcycle - Engine, Motor, Defect, Damage, Failure, Exhaust, Emission, Carbon, Monoxide, NOx, Test, Measure, Defeat Device, Computer, Control, Software, Calibration, Tuning, Performance, Power, Fuel, Economy, Combustion, Leak, Heat, Burn, Fire, Gas, Diesel, Motorcycle, Autocycle, Bike, Bicycle, Battery, Lemon

...Will is a technology leader with 30+ years of experience in research, development, operations, and administration, in both academia and manufacturing industry. He holds over 30 patents and is the author or co-author of 24 articles in refereed technical journals and technical conferences, and multiple standards contributions. He was the invited key-note speaker at several conferences. He has significant expert witness experience in vehicle defects and emissions fraud across 4 continents. 100% of his non-pending cases resulted in a win or a very favourable settlement for his clients. In 2016 he prepared an analysis for a defendant to save multi-billions of dollars. In 2018, he was the lead expert witness in a case that resulted in a $120M settlement for his plaintiff clients only 4 weeks after his report about the defendants’ expert report was handed down; His reports in another case resulted in a landmark judgement for clients worth up to $2B....

Products Liability, Mechanical Engineering - Accident Reconstruction, Failure Analysis, FMEA, Material Characterization and Testing, Material Properties, Metallurgy, Manufacturing, Aviation & Aerospace, 3D printing, Automotive, Slip Trip & Fall, Warnings & Labels, Oil and Gas, Product Development, Laboratories & Testing

Mingxi is a Licensed Professional Mechanical Engineer in the state of California with expertise in materials development and mechanical engineering across a broad range of industries. With a specialty in metallurgy, fracture mechanics and failure analysis, she has experience in materials testing and process development in the aerospace and manufacturing industries, Prior to joining Berkeley Engineering And Research, Inc., she held engineering roles at SpaceX, Virgin Orbit, and Carbon 3D, where she worked on integrating Mil, ASTM, ISO, and NASA specifications into the product development process during transitions from R&D to production. In addition to knowledge of traditional materials and processing methods, she has developed characterization methods for additive manufacturing of metallic and polymeric materials. Her skills take a big picture approach, centering on the intersection of materials science and mechanical design, among other fields....

Investigation, Employment - Certified EEOC Investigator and HR Generalist expert. Including: compensation, discrimination, wrongful discharge, background checks, classifications, retaliation, harassment, benefits, handbooks, worker’s compensation, timekeeping, severance, overtime, payroll, auditing , risk assessments

...Prior to forming her own consulting firm, Mary worked in management level Human Resources roles, primarily in the technology industry for large and pre-ipo companies. SUMMARY OF CV – HUMAN RESOURCES AND BUSINESS ACUMEN TO BUSINESSES IN ALL INDUSTRIES HUMAN RESOURCES RISK DETECTION and MITIGATION – Apply employee and labor relations expertise to successfully identify trends and challenges, predict and mitigate risk, and develop and execute solution-focused strategies and programs. FINANCIAL ACUMEN – Competent in understanding financial statements and the overall financial, preparing and managing P/L across businesses. CRISIS MANAGEMENT – Work on crisis-oriented issues under extreme time limitations while exercising excellent judgment and risk assessments. WORKPLACE INVESTIGATOR – Conduct interviews, determine liability and claim validation, prepare reports for resolutions and processes that may need revising and/or employee termination....

Transportation, Safety - Slip Trip & Fall, Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety, Railroad Safety, Bus Safety, Biomechanics & Human Factors, FELA & OSHA, Elevators & Escalators, Traffic Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Transportation Safety, Transportation Rules & Regulations, Transportation Expert Witness

...Planning Association; American Society of Civil Engineers (Fellow, Transportation Education and Safety Committees); Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals; Institute of Transportation Engineers; American Society of Safety Engineers; National Association of Railroad Safety Consultants and Investigators; American Society of Transportation and Logistics; American Railway Engineering and Maintenance of Way Association (Committees 11 and 12, Facilities and Structures Subcommittee); American National Standards Institute, ASTM, International, Member Technical Committee F13 and Task Group D11.20.01 (Recycled Rubber); American Public Transit Association, Technical Committees (Public Safety, Rail Safety and Security, Rail Safety, Bus Safety and Rail Standards Policy and Planning); Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, Surface Transportation Technical Group; and Charter Institute of Logistics and Transport (Great Britain), Charter Member; American Physical Society; American Society of Mechanical...

Automotive, Products Liability - wiring, electrical, fire, defect, design, failure, electronics, battery, motor, module, engineering, connector, instrument, cluster, speedometer, HVAC, charging, alternator, starter, validation, vehicle, automotive, forensic,

...Over forty years of automotive electronic and mechanical product design, development, manufacturing and field failure analysis experiences. A Six-Sigma Black belt trained strategic and systems thinker, achieved millions of dollars in cost and quality improvements by designing and launching various electronic modules and sub-systems, including Infotainment, Climate Controls, Electronics and Wiring. As a Ford Quality Supervisor, used my prior 23 years of design, warranty analysis and service experiences to coach electronic module and wiring engineers to improve their designs. Taught Ford and Supplier engineers industry standard engineering development and failure analysis methods (Failure Mode Effects Analysis; 8D; Pareto; Statistics; etc.) and ISO 9001 quality compliance disciplines. Trusted by Ford Management (1977-2017) to provide peer reviews and independent risk assessments for deciding approval or revision of selected designs for production....

Mechanical Engineering, Energy - Power, generation, power plant, operation, maintenance, commissioning, testing, performance, insurance, construction, defect, efficiency, turbine, boiler, contractor, design build, EPC, infrastructure, gas, coal, steam, failure, wind, solar, boiler, turbine, wood, waste, root cause, cost, estimate

...Technologies include coal, oil, natural gas, wood, and waste-fueled facilities, simple and combined cycle power stations, and spark and diesel reciprocating engine-based power plants. Green energy experience, including, wind energy construction, smart grid implementation, building energy conservation measures, battery storage, and both concentrated and photo-voltaic solar generation. Experienced in all aspects of infrastructure projects and programs in both the public and private sectors: development, financing, construction, operations, maintenance, asset management, facility acquisition/divestiture, and efficiency improvement. Expert in construction management including scheduling and cost control. Expert financial modeler....

Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering - electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, power plant, nuclear, gas turbine, generator, engineering, relays, design, contractor, commissioning, marine, Electrical Power, Utility, Power, Electrical Generation, Generation

...Experience is in conventional, nuclear, and alternate fuel power plant mechanical and electrical systems management, design, construction, plant outage management, start-up, performance testing, and operation. He has performed as Project Manager, Construction Manager, and Commissioning Manager for several Greenfield power projects. He has successfully engineered, estimated, planned, executed work, and provided troubleshooting services for power plants of varied prime movers. His has been instrumental in meeting contractual and schedule requirements....

Law Enf & Criminal Justice, Police Practices & Procedures - Police accountability, police internal affairs, police misconduct, early intervention systems, police mediation, police use of force, police supervision, law enforcement administration/operations, community policing, law enforcement auditing, excessive force, police/public corruption, investigations

Law enforcement operational, administrative, and policy expertise, criminal justice doctoral academic degree, use of force, criminal justice university teaching experience, subject matter expert in areas of law enforcement operations, police accountability, application of discipline, internal affairs processes, police officer administrative and criminal investigations, organizational risk analysis, Early Intervention Systems, police/community mediation, law enforcement auditing and inspections, community outreach, and police oversight mechanisms, internal affairs. Expert witness in depositions, court testimony, administrative hearings, MA Civil Service Hearings, labor arbitration testimony. Doctoral Research Portfolio: Dissertation Title “Technology and Police Accountability: Body-Worn Cameras, Effects on Complaints and Use of Force”....

Engineering, Safety - fire, shock, burn, appliance, product, design, test, code, safety, failure, analysis, warning, instruction, literature, product safety, containment, inspection, litigation, product liability, expert

...The training received to obtain master certifications in design for safety and force failure testing / analysis gives me broad experience in electric shock, over heated connections, arc tracking, contact burns, mechanical hazards, and codes standards. Design knowledge / experience includes the following: 1 Computer aided design CAD, 2 Simulation based design SBD, 3 Failure mode and effects analysis FMEA, 4 Statistical tolerance analysis, 5 Geometric tolerancing and dimensioning GD&T, 6 Design of Experiments DOE 7 Components of Variance COV 8 Statistical process control SPC Education: BSME - high honors, Michigan Technological University

Athletics & Recreation, Risk Management - zipline, zip lines, zipline accident, zipline braking, zipline brake system, zipline construction, zipline death, zipline safety, residential/backyard zipline, zipline standards, aerial adventure course, aerial adventure course standards, ropes course, challenge course, climbing, ACCT, ASTM, NAARSO

...EDUCATION - Master of Training and Development (MTD), Oakland University, Rochester Hills, Michigan, 2004 - Bachelor of Arts: Wilderness Leadership, Prescott College, Prescott, Arizona, 1998 - Graduate, National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS), Lander, Wyoming, 1997 CERTIFICATIONS - ACCT Level II Professional Inspector, Association for Challenge Course Technology - NAARSO Level II Inspector (advance), National Association of Amusement Ride Safety Officers - ACCT Approved Operation Reviewer, Association for Challenge Course Technology - Zip Line Mechanic, Ontario TSSA INDUSTRY VOLUNTEER WORK - Association for Challenge Course Technology = Board of Directors Secretary, present = Board of Directors Member, 2014-2017 = Accreditation and Certification Committee, 2019-2023 = PR & Marketing Committee, Chair, 2012-2013 - ASTM F24.61 sub-committee member, current ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE & ACHIEVEMENTS - 70,000+ total hours of adventure industry experience - 3,000+ hours of training...

Chemical Engineering, Intellectual Property - polymers, plastics, patent infringement, adhesives and films, security documents, micro-optics, extrusion, injection molding, product development, failure analysis, laminates, polymer coatings

...Thomas School of Engineering where he has taught since 2009, including courses on materials , polymers in design, senior design, fluid mechanics laboratory, and thin films. He also teaches on materials at the University of Minnesota. More than 25 years of industry experience at 3M and Gemalto/Thames during which he generated, supported, and defended numerous patent filings and developed products that have achieved over $250MM in sales. A member of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), the Northwestern University Chemical and Biological Engineering Advisory Board, and the Document Security Alliance. Dr. Haas has 18 patents. Focus areas include: - New product and technology development - R&D strategy - Polymer extrusion and coating - Polymer and adhesives systems and properties - Security document features, printing, and fabrication - Adhesives and tapes - Defect analysis / failure analysis Dr....

Medical Devices, Biomedical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering, R&D, Product Development, Clinical diagnostics, Blood collection, Biospecimens, Point of care testing, Microfluidics, Spectroscopy, Cell therapy, Intellectual Property, Microscopy, Physics, Biomedical sensing, Optics, Imaging, Mathematics, Laboratories & Testing, Lasers

...Fletcher is Founder and Principal Consultant at RnDDx Solutions LLC, a consulting firm focused on industrial biomedical and mechanical engineering, and research and product development, in medical devices, diagnostics, optical devices, point-of-care blood sample testing, and on expert witness patent litigation, including subject matter expertise in medical device mechanical engineering, and subject matter expertise in medical devices for blood collection and blood sample processing for diagnostics and therapeutics. He has particular expertise in mechanical engineering design and development of non-invasive and minimally invasive biomedical diagnostics systems, blood collection and stabilization, blood separation, and blood and cell preparation for both diagnostic and therapeutic applications, including the development of sample collection devices, needles, and lancets. He is co-inventor on 23 patents for devices and methods in blood collection and processing....

Transportation, Industrial Design - wheelchair transportation, biomechanics, public transit, railcar boarding, accessible air travel, wheelchair securement, wheelchair restraint, seatbelt, crash safety, ergonomics, accessibility, paratransit, wheelchair lift, medical device, ramp, school bus, walker safety, warnings, usability, ADA

...Linda van Roosmalen is a highly qualified expert witness with a Ph.D. in rehabilitation science and technology, as well as a B.S. and M.S. in industrial design engineering. Her international publications and multiple patents on wheelchair safety technology and medical device innovation attest to her expertise. Dr. van Roosmalen has not only educated and trained others on wheelchair safety but has also designed electrical mechanical systems to enhance accessibility and transportation safety. She played a pivotal role in ANSI RESNA and ISO standards committees, co-authoring wheelchair standards on public transportation safety. As the Principal and founder of LINC Design LLC, Dr. van Roosmalen has conducted in-vehicle investigations and created training materials for major insurance underwriters of wheelchair-accessible paratransit systems....

Mechanical Engineering, Accident Reconstruction - Accident investigation and reconstruction, forensic engineering, personal injury, highway safety, structural analysis, Computer Simulation, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), airbag & seatbelt, guardrails, patent infringement; slip, trip & falls; crashworthiness, fuel tank, and pipelines analysis

Experts in our consulting firm (ART, LLC) have more than 28 years of superior expertise in the areas of Mechanical Engineering, accident investigation and reconstruction, personal injury, highway safety, forensic engineering, automotive/vehicular engineering, Computer Simulation, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), and structural analysis. We also conducted lots of research on guardrails, airbag & seatbelt fatalities/injuries; slip, trip & falls; patent infringement, crashworthiness, failure analysis, fuel tank, and pipelines. ART experts are widely recognized as world leaders in advanced computer simulations of complicated structural, crashes, and impact-related problems. We conducted a wide variety of successful projects and accident reconstruction analyses for many government agencies, private industry, and engineering and law firms....

Mechanical Engineering, Real Estate - plumbing, pipe, re-pipe, leaks, failures, Inspection, construction, water damage, feasibility, epoxy liner, CPVC, Aquatherm, PEX, Galvanized, copper, risk assessment, machinery, insurance, defect, standard of care, Blockchain, smart contract adjudication.

Thirty-five years of practical engineering experience across the aerospace, building construction, and technology industries. Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering and Masters degree in International Business Administration. Expert Witness at the intersection of mechanical engineering, business practices, and standard of care.  Technical specialties include plumbing systems (failures, leaks, defects and corrosion), building envelope failures resulting in mold or water damage, Real Estate transactions, mechanical failures due to improper maintenance or operation, Investigation, testing, and report writing. Excellent public speaking skills with the ability to explain complex matters in simple and accessible terms. Knowledgable in recent technologies such as blockchain, digital twin, and digital twin applications for the engineering professions. Experienced in cross border and international engineering practices....