Controls Expert Witnesses

Controls expert witnesses and consultants listed here may be able to form expert opinions, draft expert witness reports, provide expert witness testimony at deposition and/or trial as or serve as consulting (non-testifying) experts on controls. The controls expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Aviation & Aerospace, Energy, and Engineering.

Timothy A Sestak, PhD, MSAE, MBA

Prescott Vly, Arizona
Aviation & Aerospace, Engineering - Business Operations (aviation), failure analysis, Human Factors, Aviation Software engineering and certification, aircraft design, controls, displays, hardware/software integration, Pilot Training, pilot-vehicle interface, Skydiving, Hanggliding, Parachutes, Wingsuits, Airplanes, Helicopters, Safety
Dr. Timothy Sestak is an expert in the field of aerospace technology and systems integration. With an impressive background in both academia and industry, Dr. Sestak has cultivated an exceptional breadth of expertise in numerous critical areas, including sensors, aerodynamics, human factors, human-machine interface, system logistics, hardware and software development, integration, testing, and certification of aircraft systems. Furthermore, he possesses extensive experience and training in aviation safety and safety systems, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the industry's most crucial aspects. As a Professor at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in the College of Aviation, he expertly guided students with his wealth of knowledge and practical insight. Dr. Sestak has held influential leadership roles and successfully managed high-technology programs for prominent organizations such as the US Navy, Boeing, B/E Aerospace, NASA, The Research Triangle Institute, IBM, and sma...

Christopher K Lane, PE POWERPLANT SPECIALISTS, LLC

SAMMAMISH, Washington
Engineering, Energy - power, refinery, turbine, diesel, boiler, asbestos, marine, propulsion, controls, lockout - tagout, LOTO, OSHA, engineering economics, alternative energy, digester gas, landfill gas, geothermal, cogeneration, combined cycle, microturbines, plant operations, aeroderivative gas turbines
45 years experience as power plant and marine propulsion engineer. Extensive expert witness experience (over 100 cases). International arbitration experience in England, Mexico, Australia and Mexico. Forensic analysis using multi-disciplinary "systems" approach to ferret out what happened or "who dunnit". Registered Professional Engineer (CA, AZ & WA), 30 years experience as General Engineering Contractor for new construction and heavy maintenance work at power plants and similar facilities. Special experience in critical standby power systems at Data Centers, hospitals and telecommunications facilities.