Failure Analysis Expert Witnesses in New Jersey

Failure Analysis, Engineering - Intellectual Property, Engineering Mechanical, Engineering Electrical, Fire, Construction, Electricity, Electronics, Laboratories & Testing, Investigation, Products Liability, Plumbing, Forensic Science, Building Inspection

Dr. Durham has been providing forensic and failure analysis services to clients for over 20 years. He has testified as an expert witness in multiple states, in federal jurisdictions, before FERC and state utility commissions. He is a certified fire and explosion investigator. He has been involved in over 2,500 IP and wfailure analysis projects including: power systems, lightning, electrocutions, oil & gas, tank batteries, industrial, commercial, residential, lighting appliances, utility systems, utility regulation, fire, equipment damage, switchgear, construction equipment, electronics, overhead lines, underground lines and fire protection equipment. Licensed PE in 11 States; BS EE, ME, PhD

Seaside Heights, New Jersey

Mechanical Engineering, Maritime - Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Tribology and Lubrication, Ball Bearings, Forensic Analysis, Hazards Electromagnetic Radiation, Radar, Electromagnetics, Naval Engineering, Thermodynamics, HVAC, Heat Engines, Electric Motors, Energy, SCUBA, Aircrafts, Failure Analysis, Optics / Fiber, Numerical Methods and Analysis, Radio Frequency RF

I am a mechanical engineer and physicist, with 20 years of experience with the US Navy as a civilian engineer and research scientist. I hold a total of 7 degrees, including a Bachelor of Engineering in mechanical engineering, a Bachelor of Science in physics, and a Master of Engineering in mechanical engineering from Stevens Institute (2006); a Master of Science in applied physics from Johns Hopkins (2009); a Master of Philosophy and a Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) in mechanical engineering from Columbia University (2015), with a doctoral dissertation and thesis in tribology (lubrication and ball bearings); and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Rutgers University (2019). I am a New Jersey licensed Professional Engineer (PE), license number 49629. I have a total of 15 first author peer-reviewed scientific publications in several different fields, including nonlinear optics, tribology, thermodynamics, numerical methods, electromagnetics, and even a publication on histo...

Mountain Lakes, New Jersey

Structural Engineering, Construction Defects - Building Envelopes, Civil Engineering, Heliports, Trip Hazards, Construction Cost Estimatesg, Forensic Investigation, Costs and Delays, Construction, Real Estate Due Diligence, Property Maintenance, Facilities Maintenance, Construction Defects, Construction Contracts, Construction Costs, Construction Delays, Failure Analysis

Joe is the founder and President of Structural Workshop, which was founded in February of 2004. Joe has extensive experience in all aspects of structural engineering, structural analysis, structural and construction inspections, and design of a large variety of types of structures and materials. Joe also has extensive experience in Real Estate Due Diligence, Forensic Engineering, and Construction. Joe is a Fellow of the Structural Engineering Institute of the American Society of Civil Engineers and a Fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers and is past Chair of the SEI Business Practices Committee and Business and Professional Activities Division. Joe is a past member of the SEI Board of Governors, as well as SEI National President 2020-2021. Currently, Joe serves on the CASE (Council of American Structural Engineers) Contracts Committee. Joe received a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Civil Engineering, with a specialization in Construction Management, and a Master of ...

Woodbury, New Jersey

Arborist, Failure Analysis - Personal injury matters, Tree damage, Arboriculture, Tree failure investigations, Forensic arborist, Tree risk assessment, Tree disputes, Tree safety and biomechanics, Personal injury, Tree valuations, Insurance subrogation, Liability reports, Tree worker injury, Tree failure analysis, Tree failure investigation, Tree liability

Jason C. Miller is a forensic arborist and tree expert witness specializing in tree failure analysis, causation, and standard of care in arboriculture. He is retained in matters involving personal injury, property damage, and tree-related disputes, providing objective analysis and defensible opinions for both plaintiff and defense counsel. With more than 30 years of experience in the tree care industry, Mr. Miller has worked across all levels of arboriculture, from field operations to advanced consulting. His background provides practical insight into tree inspection, maintenance practices, and real-world limitations relevant to evaluating liability and risk. Mr. Miller is a Registered Consulting Arborist (RCA), ISA Board Certified Master Arborist (BCMA), Certified TreeCare Safety Professional (CTSP), and Licensed Tree Expert in New Jersey. His work includes site inspection, failure analysis, technical reporting, and expert testimony in legal proceedings. He has been retained in ...

New Jersey

Engineering, Construction Defects - Standard of care, construction defect, construction delay, engineering, mechanical engineering, HVAC, project management, construction schedule analysis, manufacturing, product liability, power, refrigeration, fire, explosion, automotive, forensics, failure analysis, engineering standard of care

Registrations • Professional Engineer: PA (PE075410) • American Bar Association (ABA) – Construction Forum • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Clean Air Act Certification – Universal (includes Chillers, HVAC & Refrigeration) • United States Patent & Trademark Office Registered (USPTO) Professional Affiliations • American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) • American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, Air Conditioning Engineering (ASHRAE) • American Arbitration Association (AAA) • Certified Energy Manager (CEM) • Product Developers and the Manufacturers Association PDMA Supermarket Heating Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (HVACR) Matter – Florida - Provided expert witness field inspection and investigation of relevant HVACR and mechanical systems causing wet conditions via condensation. Guided counsel in deposition questions and developed the case strengths and weaknesses yielding a negotiated settlement favorable to our client. Warehouse Distribut...

Swedesboro, New Jersey

Failure Analysis, Safety - Welding Engineering, Weld Failures, Welding Design, Industrial Safety, 3D Printing of Metals, Welding, Welding Safety, Inspection, Welding Metallurgy, Welding Defects, Torch cutting, Forensics, Codes Compliance, Non-Destructive Testing, Manufacturing, Explosion, Navy, Aerospace, Military, ASME

Dr. D.R. Foster is the Principal Engineer at Expert Welding Engineering and Inspection, where he focuses on welding engineering consulting, inspection, and the training of engineers and technicians. Dr. Foster is an expert in regard to the design, manufacture, testing, and safety associated with welded structures. In addition to Dr. Foster’s significant experience in the field of welding engineering in both academia and industry, Dr. Foster possesses a BS, MS, and PhD in Welding Engineering. Strongly dedicated to his craft, Dr. Foster has earned multiple certifications related to fields of welding engineering and inspection. These certifications include Certified Welder (CW), Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), Certified Welding Supervisor (CWS), Certified NDT Level III Inspector (NDT III) and Licensed Professional Engineer (PE), all of which have prepared Dr. Foster exceptionally well to properly analyze failures and other welding problems that are the subject of litigation. Dr. F...