42 Laboratory Design Expert Witnesses Found

Premises Liability, Disaster Recovery - Accident Investigation, Building Codes, ADA, Accessibility, Slip Trip & Fall, Forensic, Architecture, Engineering, E&O, Errors and Omissions, Construction Defects, Mold, Cruise Ship, Maintenance, Building Inspection, Insurance Claims, Disaster Recovery, Failure Analysis, Property Insurance

...RGA Design Forensics’ main areas of expertise are premises liability, property insurance litigation, and architectural errors and omissions (E&O) claims. Premises Liability - Whether a slip trip & fall or some other incident, RGA works with both plaintiff and defense counsels to determine adherence to or deviation from governing codes, standards, and guidelines around the site. This information is vital in determining causality in a case. Forensic Architect and Engineer for Property Insurance Litigation - Determining what circumstances caused damage after a storm loss such as hurricane, flood, tornado, or fire is key to helping the insured be compensated properly during recovery from a disaster. RGA’s experts can quickly deploy for site inspections and interpret maintenance records, photography, laboratory testing and other documents. Understanding the causes of the damage is the valuable information needed for premises owners to get proper compensation from insurance carriers....

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.

Plastic Surgery, Aviation & Aerospace - Immunology, Breast Augmentation, Breast Lift, Breast Reconstruction, Breast Reduction, Breast Revision, Gynecomastia, Brow Lift, Chin Augmentation, Ear Surgery, Eyelid Lift, Facelift, Facial Fat Grafting, Neck Lift, Neck Liposuction, Rhinoplasty, After Weight Loss Surgery, Arm Lift, BOTOX, IMR

...Baughman is American board-certified plastic surgeon, Faculty of the American College of Surgeons, Independent Medical Reviewer, FAA designated Aviation Medical Examiner, and has received years of plastic surgery training in comprehensive plastic surgical and nonsurgical care of the face, breast, and body. Following in the footsteps of his parents and older brothers, Dr. Baughman started his higher education at Kansas State University where he was mentored by distinguished professor and accomplished lipid biologist Dr. Ruth Welti. Dr. Baughman graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in biology. Dr. Baughman then accepted a position in an elite program at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas where he earned his medical doctorate (M.D.) along with his doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.). His doctoral thesis, "CD8+ T cells in multiple sclerosis," was done under the supervision of hematopathologist Dr. Nitin Karandikar. Dr....

Mechanical Engineering, HVAC - Appliance malfunctions, Building assessments, Carbon-monoxide incidents, Electrical equipment failures, Fire sprinkler system malfunctions, Forklift/machine accident evaluations, HVAC, HVAC design, Industrial accidents, Pipe failures, Solar panel failures, Wind/flood damage, Winter Freeze-ups.

...Design, engineer, and construct HVAC systems, plumbing systems, and utility conservation products; boiler and chiller design. Evaluate building mechanical and structural infrastructure. Provide forensic engineering services for attorneys and the insurance industry. Advocate for utility conservation and more equitable electric, natural gas, water, and sewer tariffs. PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE: ~ Registered Professional Engineer: AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, HI, IL, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, NC, NH, NJ, NY, NV, OH, PA, RI, VA, VT, & WI ~ Certified Energy Manager (CEM) as endorsed by the Association of Energy Engineers ~ Certified Energy Auditor (CEA) as endorsed by the Association of Energy Engineers ~ LEED Accredited Professional as endorsed by the U. S....

Structural Engineering, Building Inspection - Structural failures, structural engineering, Structural design, design errors, structural inspections, building collapse, building codes, structural repairs, forensic engineering, special inspector, special inspection, threshold inspection

...Barrow has performed numerous forensic investigations involving structural failures, design deficiencies, faulty construction, construction pay applications, failure to disclose defects, grading issues, cladding failures, roof damage, site plans, pool leaks, water intrusion, fire, wind, subsidence, and vehicular impact. Design of shoring, and other remedial actions have been provided as part of forensic projects where there are conditions that may become unsafe or need repair. Mr. Barrow is experienced in insurance claim work, litigation, and testimony involving legal issues. He has testified under oath in court and in depositions and has presented at mediation and arbitration hearings. Prior to Barrow Engineering, LLC, Mr. Barrow was the president and founder of Liebl & Barrow Engineering, Inc. (“LBE”) located in Fort Myers, FL....

Pharmacology- Clinical, Toxicology - Autopsy, Capital Crimes, Controlled Substance, Dispensing, DUI, Dramshop, Drug Screen, Evidence, Medication Therapy Management, Pain Management, Pharmacology, Postmortem, Toxicology, Trafficking, Prescribing, Prescribing, Side Effects, Substance Use Disorders, Therapeutic Drug Monitoring

...He is a Clinical Pharmacology & Toxicology specialist and provides medication therapy management consulting, serves as a principal investigator for Phase II and III clinical trials, and manages a national drug information service that provides clinical consulting support for medical practices, health systems, health plans, laboratories, and government agencies. Throughout his career, he has been an active member in numerous professional associations including elected leadership (American Medical Association, American Pharmacists Association, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, American College of Clinical Pharmacology, American College of Clinical Pharmacy, American Society of Consultant Pharmacists, and numerous others). He is also a certified Drug Diversion Investigator (NADDI). Dr. Buffington’s practice also includes a forensic pharmacology division that supports medical examiners, law enforcement, courts, and attorneys....

Chemistry & Chemicals, Safety - Expert Witness Chemist, Industrial Hygiene, Indoor Air Quality, Analytical Chemistry , Vapor Exposure Simulation, Air Testing Laboratory, Air Quality Testing, Serivice Laboratory, Air by CCSquared, William H. Chapman, PhD, Hazardous Environment Simulation, Scientific Argument, Literature Review

...He is the Founder of Air by CCSquared, a highly advanced air testing laboratory focused on solving problems in industrial hygiene and indoor air quality and has full access to this laboratory and its advanced instrumentation for casework. He has a proven record of developing strategies and solutions that yield positive, measurable results for clients, including the design of simulations of harmful environments (e.g. chemical vapor exposure). For example, he simulated the exposure of a client to a dry-cleaning fluid that was used to clean a carpet in the client’s home, exposure to which caused our client health effects serious enough to require hospitalization and follow-up treatment for over a year. We fitted a living space with chemical vapor sensors and hired the defendant to clean the carpet, producing data and a scientific argument that led to a successful settlement....

Electrical Engineering, Intellectual Property - LED, Light Emitting Diode, SSL, Solid State Lighting, Patent Litigation, Smart Lighting, Infringement, Color Tuning, CCT, CRI, Drivers, Power Supply

With over 30 years experience in electronic product design, fourteen US patents, litigation experience, and regulatory agency engagement, I am well equipped to provide expert opinions on patent litigation, technical due diligence, and forensic analysis. I am a licensed Professional Engineer, voting member of the Underwriters Laboratory UL8750 Standards Technical Panel for LED Devices, and prior Chairman of the Board for the IEEE-CNSV (Consultants Network of Silicon Valley) SSL Lighting Technology expert – LED, Color Tuning, LM-79, LM-80, UL8750, EPA Energy Star

Premises Liability, Disaster Recovery - Accident Investigation, Building Codes, ADA, Accessibility, Slip Trip & Fall, Forensic, Architecture, Engineering, E&O, Errors and Omissions, Construction Defects, Mold, Cruise Ship, Maintenance, Building Inspection, Insurance Claims, Disaster Recovery, Failure Analysis, Property Insurance

...RGA Design Forensics’ main areas of expertise are premises liability, property insurance litigation, and architectural errors and omissions (E&O) claims. Premises Liability - Whether a slip trip & fall or some other incident, RGA works with both plaintiff and defense counsels to determine adherence to or deviation from governing codes, standards, and guidelines around the site. This information is vital in determining causality in a case. Forensic Architect and Engineer for Property Insurance Litigation - Determining what circumstances caused damage after a storm loss such as hurricane, flood, tornado, or fire is key to helping the insured be compensated properly during recovery from a disaster. RGA’s experts can quickly deploy for site inspections and interpret maintenance records, photography, laboratory testing and other documents. Understanding the causes of the damage is the valuable information needed for premises owners to get proper compensation from insurance carriers....

Electrical Engineering, Construction Defects - Construction Defects of Electrical, Fire Alarm, Lighting, and Telecommunications Systems in Commercial and Residential buildings, including Condominiums, Laboratories, Museums, Office Towers, and University Campuses

...He has over 25 years of experience in engineering design and quality assurance inspections of electrical systems for construction projects in the US and abroad. These projects included commercial and residential structures, laboratories and higher educational facilities, museums and cultural facilities, and sports arenas. His technical knowledge and experience are predominantly focused on electrical, fire alarm, lighting, and telecommunication systems’ design in new and existing buildings. Nicholas has more recently provided Expert Witness testimony and construction litigation support.

Premises Liability, Disaster Recovery - Accident Investigation, Building Codes, ADA, Accessibility, Slip Trip & Fall, Forensic, Architecture, Engineering, E&O, Errors and Omissions, Construction Defects, Mold, Cruise Ship, Maintenance, Building Inspection, Insurance Claims, Disaster Recovery, Failure Analysis, Property Insurance

...RGA Design Forensics’ main areas of expertise are premises liability, property insurance litigation, and architectural errors and omissions (E&O) claims. Premises Liability - Whether a slip trip & fall or some other incident, RGA works with both plaintiff and defense counsels to determine adherence to or deviation from governing codes, standards, and guidelines around the site. This information is vital in determining causality in a case. Forensic Architect and Engineer for Property Insurance Litigation - Determining what circumstances caused damage after a storm loss such as hurricane, flood, tornado, or fire is key to helping the insured be compensated properly during recovery from a disaster. RGA’s experts can quickly deploy for site inspections and interpret maintenance records, photography, laboratory testing and other documents. Understanding the causes of the damage is the valuable information needed for premises owners to get proper compensation from insurance carriers....

Human Factors, Safety - Applied Human Performance, Ergonomics, Human Behavior, Human Capabilities, Human Limitations, Air-and-Surface Vehicle Control, Slips, trips, and falls, Safety Evaluations, Instructions and Warnings, Human/Machine Interface, Expert Testimony, Accident Investigation

...Areas of particular expertise include: human-machine interface design and evaluation, human capabilities and limitations in applied environments, industrial ergonomics, instructions and warnings, perception/vision/visibility, slips/trips/falls, the evaluation of equipment/facilities/structures from a human use standpoint, and safety-related issues in general. He is recognized as an expert in operator-vehicle interaction and is a Certified Human Factors Professional. He is the author of over fifty technical papers dealing with various issues relating to applied human performance, safety, and accident investigation. He holds several patents and has or does serve as a member of national standards-making committees for a variety of organizations (e.g., ANSI, ASTM, and SAE.) He has provided expert testimony in both State and Federal courts. Dr. Curry holds graduate degrees in Experimental, Human Factors, and Cognitive/Perceptual Psychology, Industrial Engineering, and Business....

Biomechanics, Medical Devices - Occupant Motion, Injury Biomechanics, Orthopedics, Medical Product Liability, Duties of Manufacturer, Design, Testing, Manufacturing, Warnings, Instructions for Use, Injury Event Reconstruction, Failure Analysis, Injury Pattern, Soft Tissue Injury, Low Speed Collisions, Falls, Impacts, Sports

Licensed Professional Engineer Medical Device Design & Development  38+ years orthopaedic device development  12 patents Testified in State and Federal Courts , Injury Biomechanics and Medical Device Litigation  20+ trials  100+ depositions 38 years of experience in the biomechanics and orthopedics fields, 16 years forensic case analyses. I routinely deal with forces that are applied to the human body during many activities, including impact and injury scenarios. To assure the safety and efficacy of new medical devices, we define clinically relevant performance requirements for their installation and use, and then test to define the product specific performance characteristics. The physical principles and methods used in orthopedic biomechanics are the same as those used to reconstruct injury events....

Aviation & Aerospace, Engineering - Aerospace, Aviation, Engineering, Aircraft Design, Aerodynamics, Structures, Smart Structures, Stability and Control, Propulsion, UAV, UAM and UAS, Drone, Missile, Munition, Helicopter, Electric Flight, Flying Toys, Flight Testing, Aircraft Crashworthiness, Cost Analysis, Patents

I am a Full Professor of Aerospace Engineering at the University of Kansas (KU) and Director of the Aircraft Design Laboratory (ADL). When not working for the university, I run a small business, Barrett Aerospace Technologies, which is typically centered on transitioning KU technologies to the commercial world. • Winner of the Discover Magazine Award for Aerospace and Aviation • Led more award winning American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Aircraft and Missile Design teams than any other in the world • Associate Fellow, AIAA • Listed by Stanford/Elsevier as one of the world’s top 2% most cited Technologists • Most cited member of the AIAA Aircraft Design Technical Committee • Published more than 400 professional works • Holder of 20 patents • Worked on projects for all of the branches of the US DoD, NASA, NSF, DARPA, all major US aerospace corporations and many minor....

Premises Liability, Disaster Recovery - Accident Investigation, Building Codes, ADA, Accessibility, Slip Trip & Fall, Forensic, Architecture, Engineering, E&O, Errors and Omissions, Construction Defects, Mold, Cruise Ship, Maintenance, Building Inspection, Insurance Claims, Disaster Recovery, Failure Analysis, Property Insurance

...RGA Design Forensics’ main areas of expertise are premises liability, property insurance litigation, and architectural errors and omissions (E&O) claims. Premises Liability - Whether a slip trip & fall or some other incident, RGA works with both plaintiff and defense counsels to determine adherence to or deviation from governing codes, standards, and guidelines around the site. This information is vital in determining causality in a case. Forensic Architect and Engineer for Property Insurance Litigation - Determining what circumstances caused damage after a storm loss such as hurricane, flood, tornado, or fire is key to helping the insured be compensated properly during recovery from a disaster. RGA’s experts can quickly deploy for site inspections and interpret maintenance records, photography, laboratory testing and other documents. Understanding the causes of the damage is the valuable information needed for premises owners to get proper compensation from insurance carriers....

Mechanical Engineering, HVAC - Appliance malfunctions, Building assessments, Carbon-monoxide incidents, Electrical equipment failures, Fire sprinkler system malfunctions, Forklift/machine accident evaluations, HVAC, HVAC design, Industrial accidents, Pipe failures, Solar panel failures, Wind/flood damage, Winter Freeze-ups.

...Design, engineer, and construct HVAC systems, plumbing systems, and utility conservation products; boiler and chiller design. Evaluate building mechanical and structural infrastructure. Provide forensic engineering services for attorneys and the insurance industry. Advocate for utility conservation and more equitable electric, natural gas, water, and sewer tariffs. PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE: ~ Registered Professional Engineer: AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, HI, IL, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, NC, NH, NJ, NY, NV, OH, PA, RI, VA, VT, & WI ~ Certified Energy Manager (CEM) as endorsed by the Association of Energy Engineers ~ Certified Energy Auditor (CEA) as endorsed by the Association of Energy Engineers ~ LEED Accredited Professional as endorsed by the U. S....

Pharmaceutical Research, Chemistry & Chemicals - API process development, API manufacturing, Solid state and physicochemical characterization, enabled formulation development, drug product development, drug product manufacturing, stereochemistry, process impurity identification, control, synthetic route selection, preformulation, polymorphism

...• Expertise in technology transfer and oversight of chemistry from the research laboratory to kilo labs, pilot plants and multipurpose plants at contract development and manufacturing organizations • Experience in the development and manufacture of solid, semi-solid (topical administration) and sterile dosage forms • Significant accomplishments in many areas of organic synthesis and drug candidate development: small molecules, chelating agents, bioconjugate chemistry, nucleosides and nucleotides, amino acids and peptidomimetics, heterocycles, alkaloids, cannabinoids, dyes, asymmetric synthesis and catalysis, self-assembly mediated by nanoparticles, organophosphorus chemistry....

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

Specialize in design for safety, force failure testing, and product litigation support for the consumer goods industry. Knowledge source in the US on appliance fires, with specific detailed knowledge on dryer fires and their causes. Qualifications: Registered professional engineer in the state of Michigan Certified fire and explosion investigator (CFEI) Master certified in design for safety Master certified in force failure testing Certified in experimental statistics and statistical process control Member of the UL Standards Technical Panel for appliance codes related to clothes washers and dryers I worked in the consumer goods industry in appliances for over 28 years, which gave me the opportunity to serve on the dryer safety committee for the American Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM), as well as work extensively with Underwriters Laboratory ( UL) and CSA....

Cannabis, Laboratories & Testing - Laboratory, Cannabis, Marijuana, Compliance, Regulatory, Cannabinoid, THC, Potency, Contaminant, Quality Management System, Audit, ISO 17025, FDA, Clinical, DNA, Molecular, Genetic, Testing

...Opie is a previous founder of multiple analytical testing laboratories in both clinical diagnostics and cannabis compliance testing. He has been a plaintiff, defendant, and cannabis laboratory testing expert witness in multiple legal matters. Since 2018 he has been advising laboratory owners and investors about regulatory, quality, scientific, and business operations issues. In addition to being a regular invited speaker at national conferences, He is also the editor and contributing author to the textbook, "Cannabis Laboratory Fundamentals". Dr.Opie has written a variety of articles around laboratory operations including: Cannabis Laboratory Planning, Design, Licensing, Instrumentation, and Staffing, A Hemp Growers Guide to Compliance Testing for THC and CBD Levels, A Guide to Preparing Cannabis Laboratory Business License Applications, and How to Start a Cannabis Testing Lab: A Step-by-Step Guide. Dr....

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....

Hydrology, Civil Engineering - flood, erosion, dam, river, stream, restoration, hydraulics, streambank, habitat, water quality, levee, channel, riprap, vegetation, sediment, sedimentation, bridge, grade control, storm, stormwater

...Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) and 22 years as a Research Hydraulic Engineer at the National Sedimentation Laboratory (NSL) in Oxford, Mississippi. Dr. Shields’ research focused on the response of fluvial systems to human influences and development of environmental design criteria for all types of channel stabilization and modification projects, including streambank erosion controls and management of riverine backwaters. He is a leading authority on stream and river restoration, was a founding member of the ASCE Task Committee on River Restoration, a past chair of the River Restoration committee, and a past chair of the hydraulics and waterways council of the ASCE/EWRI. He has served as an instructor for short courses sponsored by the Corps, ASCE and the State of California....

Accident Reconstruction, Biomedical Engineering - accidents, biomechanics, diabetes, dynamics, energy, engineering, failure, forensics, imaging, injury, materials, mechanics, nanotechnology, neurology, neuropathy, patents, personal injury, physics, proteins, slip trip & fall, soft tissue, solar, spine, statics, statistics, vehicle

American Concrete Institute Member ASME member IEEE-EMBS Editor Author - Molecular and Cellular Biomechanics Associate Teaching Professor - Drexel University Associate Professor - University of Montana Elite Athlete - United States Rowing Team 1995 & 1997 Fire Protection Engineer - US Department of Energy - Savannah River Site Founding Member - Insurance Engineering Blockchain Consortium International Code Council Member Inventor - AFM Nanomanipulation & Surgical Patents Lunar Scientist - US Department of Energy - Office of Space Machinist - Merlin Metalworks - titanium bicycle design & Stillwater - Kevlar boat design Oath of the Engineer - Engineer's equivalent of Hippocratic Oath National Society of Professional Engineers Post-doctoral Fellow - University of Michigan MRI laboratory Recipient - Montana Governor's Innovator Award Scientist - 100+ papers and abstracts

Electrical Engineering

...He also has been involved with the design and construction of large scale software and hardware systems. Dr. Ferrese holds two patents and has over 20 technical publications. Provides forensic expertise from experienced engineers and scientists actively working in the laboratory and in the field; focus on forensic investigations and technical training and consultation; regularly publishing at conferences and in journals; communicate complex issues in a clear manner.

Security, Fire - Burglar Alarm, Alarm System, Security System, Alarm & Security, Central Station, Telephone Line Security, Fire Alarm, Smoke Detection, Carbon Monoxide, Panic & Holdup, Physical Security, Access Control, Video Surveillance Systems, Manufacturer Specifications, UL & NFPA Standards, Industry Standards.

...Appointed and Serves on twenty-two (UL) Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. Standard Technical Panels (STP) and is a former Principal Technical Committee Panel Member, Appointed by NFPA 72®, in the Special Expert Category, for The National Fire Alarm Code And The National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code. As an active designated Expert Instructor to the New York City Police Deparment, the (Nation’s Leader In Law Enforcement) for over 22 years, Jeffrey has developed training curriculum and test examinations for the New York City Police Department (NYPD). Mr. Zwirn has also provided expert witness, consultation, and /or training services to the technical community of the alarm, central station, security and law enforcement communities....

Architecture, Construction - ADA, Architect, Architectural Design, Architecture, Construction, Doctors’ Offices, Healthcare Architecture, Healthcare Design, Healthcare Construction, Hospital Architecture, Hospital Design, Hospital Construction, Hotels, Laboratories, Medical Offices, Offices, Premises Liability, Residential

...Bernstein offers multi-faceted expertise in the areas of architecture, design and construction. He is a member of the American Institute of Architect, Construction Specifications Institute, and Project Management Institute. He is the author of two books on architecture and has written or had written about him over (50) articles on architecture and construction. He has provided expert witness services on (26) cases which includes (3) new cases (as of May 2023). These cases have been located across the United States as well as internationally. Mr. Bernstein is an intelligent, articulate, and well-spoken professional....

Failure Analysis, Metallurgy - Weld Failures, Welding Safety, Welding Processes, Weld Inspection and testing, Weld Engineering, Weld Metallurgy, Brazing and soldering, Manufacturing Weld Defects, Weld Structural Fabrication, Pipeline Weld Failures, Welding Codes Compliance, Construction Weld Failures, Welding Consulting

...Previous employment includes positions with the United States Department of Energy (DOE) and the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Laboratory; these positions required a high level security "Q" clearance. I have been an AWS Certified Welding Inspector for over 30 years. As an independent welding consultant I routinely author welding procedures and welding specifications, conduct welder qualification testing, perform weld inspections and weld failure analysis for many Fortune 500 companies. I have served on many technical advisory committees and I am currently a member of the American Bar Association's - Design Division Committee of Construction Law.

Mechanical Engineering, HVAC - Appliance malfunctions, Building assessments, Carbon-monoxide incidents, Electrical equipment failures, Fire sprinkler system malfunctions, Forklift/machine accident evaluations, HVAC, HVAC design, Industrial accidents, Pipe failures, Solar panel failures, Wind/flood damage, Winter Freeze-ups.

...Design, engineer, and construct HVAC systems, plumbing systems, and utility conservation products; boiler and chiller design. Evaluate building mechanical and structural infrastructure. Provide forensic engineering services for attorneys and the insurance industry. Advocate for utility conservation and more equitable electric, natural gas, water, and sewer tariffs. PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE: ~ Registered Professional Engineer: AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, HI, IL, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, NC, NH, NJ, NY, NV, OH, PA, RI, VA, VT, & WI ~ Certified Energy Manager (CEM) as endorsed by the Association of Energy Engineers ~ Certified Energy Auditor (CEA) as endorsed by the Association of Energy Engineers ~ LEED Accredited Professional as endorsed by the U. S....

Products Liability, Safety - UL, CSA, EU-CE, CPSC, FDA

Expert in Product Safety & Product Testing including most hi-tech standards and electrical medical devices Former Top UL Engineer and Design Consultant to hundreds of companies of all sizes Trial Experienced Over 38 years experience, internationally known as one of the top engineers in the field. Over 100 whitepapers published. Published and numerous workshops provided for the IEEE. Dozens of articles published in industry trade journals. Authored and presented several multi-day product safety and designing for compliance training seminars on topics including Information Technology & Business Equipment, Electric Medical Devices, Laboratory Equipment, Lasers, Home & Commercial Appliances, Machinery, Toys, and Ingress Protection....

Premises Liability, Disaster Recovery - Accident Investigation, Building Codes, ADA, Accessibility, Slip Trip & Fall, Forensic, Architecture, Engineering, E&O, Errors and Omissions, Construction Defects, Mold, Cruise Ship, Maintenance, Building Inspection, Insurance Claims, Disaster Recovery, Failure Analysis, Property Insurance

...RGA Design Forensics’ main areas of expertise are premises liability, property insurance litigation, and architectural errors and omissions (E&O) claims. Premises Liability - Whether a slip trip & fall or some other incident, RGA works with both plaintiff and defense counsels to determine adherence to or deviation from governing codes, standards, and guidelines around the site. This information is vital in determining causality in a case. Forensic Architect and Engineer for Property Insurance Litigation - Determining what circumstances caused damage after a storm loss such as hurricane, flood, tornado, or fire is key to helping the insured be compensated properly during recovery from a disaster. RGA’s experts can quickly deploy for site inspections and interpret maintenance records, photography, laboratory testing and other documents. Understanding the causes of the damage is the valuable information needed for premises owners to get proper compensation from insurance carriers....

Environmental, Environmental Engineering - Ecology, 404 permit, NPDES, Natural Resource Damage Assessment (NRDA), 401 permit, endangered species act, bats, mussels, ecological restoration, ecological risk assessment, wetland delineation, wetland mitigation, stream mitigation, MS4, Invasive species, fish, Clean Water Act, biological toxicity

...Since 1989, we have provided expert technical services to help our clients meet their environmental design and regulatory requirements. Our clients include federal, state, and municipal governments; departments of transportation; the railroad industry; utilities, mining, manufacturing, and engineering firms; and private individuals. Our ecological consulting services are nationally recognized and include restoration and environmental compliance assistance on projects of all sizes for freshwater mussels, bats, fisheries, aquatic surveys, and streams and wetlands. We also have a large bioassay and taxonomy identification laboratory to support ecological and biomonitoring projects, including whole effluent toxicity and harmful algal bloom testing. Few environmental firms in the country retain our degree of scientific knowledge, talent, and capability under one roof, and most of our staff have over 10 years of experience in their respective fields....

Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering - Stormwater, Erosion and Sediment Control, Hydrology, Landslides and Slope Stability, Foundations, Settlement, Retaining Walls, Geohazards, Pavement Evaluation and Remediation, Earthwork, Construction and Materials Testing, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility.

...His experience includes providing geotechnical engineering design/expertise for all aspects of land development and construction. Projects have included establishing procedures for subsurface explorations, boring layout, soil sampling, and laboratory testing programs. Michael has authored geotechnical reports regarding deep, shallow, and specialty foundation construction for projects in the real estate, natural gas, manufacturing, mining and public client sectors. Also, he has investigated and provided remedial recommendations for landslides, carbonaceous (expansive) shale, retaining walls, karst, geohazards, and mine grouting/subsidence. His responsibilities have included preparing bid packages, authoring specifications, and construction level drawings, as well as preparing expert reports for the legal and insurance industries....

Gems & Jewelry Appraiser - Forensic Gemologist, Diamonds, Antique Jewelry, Gemstones, Rubies, Emeralds, Gemstone Enhancement, Gemstone Identification, Antique Jewelry Appraisal, Diamond Appraisal, Diamond Grading, Gemology, Forensic Jeweler

...I am also an accredited senior appraiser with the American Society of Appraisers with the designation of a Master Gemologist Appraiser. I am also the leading forensic gemologist. I am the founder and director of the Pennsylvania Gemological Laboratory (PGL) and a Past International President for the American Society of Appraisers, the worlds’ largest multi-disciplined appraisal society. In addition to many designations, I have over 40 years of experience as a teacher, lecturer, and appraiser of gems and jewelry for private clientele, banks, insurance companies, legal firms, and the State of Pennsylvania Treasury Department. As a Forensic Gemologist, I have worked with the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.

Human Factors, Premises Liability - Accident Prevention, Risk Management, Illumination, Conspicuity, Visual Perception, Slip resistance, Playground Safety, Premises Liability, Lighting, Line of Sight, Driver Distraction, Roadway Markings, Environmental Conditions, Slip-Trip- Fall Evaluations, Workplace Injuries, Human Factors, OSHA

...Ellen worked in the Clemson Visual Perception and Performance Laboratory examining the factors contributing to the conspicuity of pedestrians and bicyclists in challenging road conditions, such as nighttime driving. She did her dissertation on “The Influence of Pedestrian Biological Motion on Time-To-Collision Estimates at Night”. Prior to entering the forensic field, Ellen planned and conducted experiments for a major bicycle manufacturer that improved bicycle conspicuity. She also conducted laser strike perception and performance studies for the Department of Defense. Ellen applies her experience in Human Factors to the analysis of crash investigations and other personal injury matters. These matters often include collisions involving vulnerable road users and drivers, driver distraction, and slips, trips, and falls. As a CPSI, she is well versed in playground safety standards, safety design, and maintenance contributing to playground injuries and fatalities....

Premises Liability, Disaster Recovery - Accident Investigation, Building Codes, ADA, Accessibility, Slip Trip & Fall, Forensic, Architecture, Engineering, E&O, Errors and Omissions, Construction Defects, Mold, Cruise Ship, Maintenance, Building Inspection, Insurance Claims, Disaster Recovery, Failure Analysis, Property Insurance

...RGA Design Forensics’ main areas of expertise are premises liability, property insurance litigation, and architectural errors and omissions (E&O) claims. Premises Liability - Whether a slip trip & fall or some other incident, RGA works with both plaintiff and defense counsels to determine adherence to or deviation from governing codes, standards, and guidelines around the site. This information is vital in determining causality in a case. Forensic Architect and Engineer for Property Insurance Litigation - Determining what circumstances caused damage after a storm loss such as hurricane, flood, tornado, or fire is key to helping the insured be compensated properly during recovery from a disaster. RGA’s experts can quickly deploy for site inspections and interpret maintenance records, photography, laboratory testing and other documents. Understanding the causes of the damage is the valuable information needed for premises owners to get proper compensation from insurance carriers....

Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Defects - Civil Engineering, Expansive Soil, Foundation Analysis and Design, Settlement, Heave, Pavement, Retaining Walls, Slope Stability, Numerical Modeling, Seepage, Drainage, Erosion, Hydrology, Seismic, Earthquake Engineering, Laboratory Testing, Structural Engineering, Construction Defects

...Abdelhamid has been designated as an expert witness for many litigated cases. Dr. Abdelhamid is heavily involved in performing forensic geotechnical and geophysical investigations for several problematic foundations, pavements, retaining walls and slopes. He devises protocols for geotechnical and geophysical testing, in-situ long-term monitoring, lab testing and analysis. He is also heavily involved in preparing and reviewing proposals and expert reports for geotechnical exploration and litigated and non-litigated forensic projects. Dr. Abdelhamid is responsible for meeting clients during the proposal phase, the investigation phase and after releasing the final report to ensure client satisfaction. Dr. Abdelhamid has performed work at wide variety of forensic projects. He evaluated numerous residential buildings from single family house to a whole subdivision. Dr. Abdelhamid also evaluated many commercial, school, hospital, garage buildings....

Mechanical Engineering, Failure Analysis - Mechanical Engineering, Materials, Failure Analyis, Forensic Engineering, Manufacturing, Design, Warnings - Marketing Defect, Oil & Gas, Metallurgy, Stress, Root Cause, Safety Hierarchy Application, Laboratory Analysis, Inspection, Firearms, Electronics, Field Investigations, Fracture Surface

...The first 8 years were in industry engineering roles involving process development and tooling design, as well as extensive laboratory failure analysis. During his over 20+yr. academic career he has held multiple industry appointments simultaneous with his academic role, in addition to his independent consulting work. He provides forensic engineering services involving product design, manufacturing defects, and warnings/instructions (marketing defects). He is a licensed professional engineer (P.E.) in Texas and has an active NCEES record to facilitate licensing in other states. Dr....

Diagnostic Radiology, Neuroradiology - Radiology, Radiologist, Musculoskeletal, Neuroradiology, MRI, DTI, TBI, CT Scan, X-ray, Brain Injury, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Insurance Defense, Defense, Plaintiff, Free Consultation, PET Scan, Orthopedic Radiology, MSK, Pediatric & Neonatal Radiology, Spinal Injury, Medical Expert

...He has personally designed a program for obtaining 3T DTI MRI brain imaging on potentially brain-injured patients, for which he uses qualitative and quantitative brain 3T MRI DTI imaging. He has evaluated brain injured patients throughout the US and Canada. Recently, Dr. Levey was the radiology medical expert in the U.S. v. Bergdahl military case, where brain injury evaluation w/ Brain MRI DTI was employed....

Engineering, Metallurgy - Failure Analysis, Accident Reconstruction, Slip, Trip & Fall, Products Liability, Human Factors, Intellectual Property, Forensic Science, Fire, Equipment & Machinery, Electricity, Biomechanics, Premises Liability

Jahan Rasty, PhD, PE, MBA is a tenured full professor of Mechanical Engineering at Texas Tech University (since 1988) where he also serves as the Director of newly established post-graduate Forensic Engineering Certificate Program, as well as the director of Materials Performance Characterization and Failure Analysis Laboratory. Dr. Rasty is also the founding president of Real-World Forensic Engineering, LLC, which is a boutique-style engineering consulting firm. He is an experienced engineering expert and has successfully testified in more than 250 cases and has conducted over 1,000 engineering investigations in the areas of consumer products and industrial machinery failures involving design, manufacturing and marketing defect issues. Professor Rasty is a licensed professional engineer in the state of Texas, and holds various forensic certifications in the fields of fire and explosion investigation (CFEI, CFII), as well as vehicle Crash Data Retrieval (CDR)....

Electrical Engineering, Fire - Transformer, motor, generator, UPS, circuit breaker, switchboard, electrical fire, electrical insulation failure, short circuit, fault current, Arch flash, fire alarm, field investigation.

...Duties include but not limitted to: equipment failure analysis, writing technical reports, writing business case, project budget preparation, project managment, review and recommend expert solutions, electrical saftey, energy savings, promotes clean energy systems design for the 130 acres of Travis County Correctional Complex and Travis County Jail. Worked internationally (Bangladesh, Malaysia, Brunei Darussalam and the USA). Experienced in applying British Standards, International Building Code, National Electrical Code (NEC), National Fire Alarm Code (NFPA), National Electrical Safety Code (IEEE SA) etc....

Mechanical Engineering, Forensic Science - Electrical Engineering, Energy, Equipment & Machinery, Failure Analysis, Fire, Laboratories & Testing, Oil and Gas, Products Liability, Product, Plumbing, Leak, Warnings & Labels, Guarding, CSST, Gas Explosions, Natural Gas, Propane, LPG, Forensic Engineering, Expert Witness

...License #0402061315 -Michigan Professional Engineer License #6201069726 -Minnesota Professional Engineer License #58020 EDUCATION: -BSME, University of Texas at Arlington, 1978 AFFILIATIONS: -MEMBER, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) -SENIOR MEMBER, National Academy of Forensic Engineers (NAFE) -MEMBER, National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) -MEMBER, National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) -MEMBER, Texas Society of Professional Engineers (TSPE) -Pi Tau Sigma -Tau Beta Pi PRIMARY AREAS OF EXPERTISE: -Fire and Explosion Analysis Fuel Gas Fires and Explosions Residential, Commercial, Industrial Gas-Fired Equipment and Household Appliances Engineering Assistance for Fire Investigators -General Products and Equipment - Mechanical and Electrical Determination of Cause of Failure and Accidents Evaluation of Safety, Warnings, Guarding Compliance with Standards Analysis/Evaluation - Machine and System Design...

Vascular Surgery, Interventional & Vascular Radiology - vascular surgery, hemodialysis access, hemodialysis interventions, critical limb ischemia, deep vein thrombosis, vascular duplex laboratory, limb amputation, aortic aneurysm, claudication, venous insufficiency, venous disease, arterial disease, lymphedema, endovascular interventions, 3D Printing

...He is the Division Chief of Vascular Surgery and the Head of The Vascular Duplex Laboratory. Dr. Amendola obtained his undergraduate and graduate degree in Chemistry from The College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia. He subsequently worked as a Research Associate for Merck and Company in Rahway, New Jersey utilizing computer aided rational drug design. He then undertook funded research in Department of Genetics at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine (VCU-SOM) In Richmond, Virginia. He started and completing medical school at VCU-SOM in 2002. He completed his general surgery residency and vascular surgery fellowship at Virginia Commonwealth University Health System in Richmond Virginia. He practiced in private practice in Georgia for two years before returning to VCU-SOM and CVVHS practice. Dr. Amendola is a full-time surgeon at CVVHS since 2011 and he holds the academic rank of Professor of Surgery at VCU-SOM....

Products Liability, Warnings & Labels - Injury, Illness, Product Liability, Premises Liability, Industrial Accidents, Warnings and Labels, OSHA, Worker's Compensation, Human Factors, Safe Equipment Design, Respiratory Protection, Respiratory Illness, Chemical Exposures, Dust, Asbestos, Silica, Lead, Temperature Extremes, Laboratory Safety

Expertise in: product design and safety; design of product warnings and labels; chemical exposure risks, analysis, and health outcomes; industrial system design, safety, and training. I am an associate professor of safety engineering and human factors engineering and the Director of the Product and System Safety Laboratory in the Grado Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, VA. I hold MS and PhD degrees in safety engineering and the certified safety professional (CSP), certified industrial hygienist (CIH), and certified hazardous materials manager (CHMM) credentials. I have over 30 years of experience in the fields of industrial hygiene and safety engineering: conducting investigations and designing safe work systems. I led a compliance organization responsible for conducting investigations and ensuring compliance with safety and health standards (OSHA and EPA)....