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This double board-certified expert has over 30 years of experience in preventive medicine, specifically aerospace and occupational medicine. He received a M.D. from the University of Kansas and finished a fellowship in Space Medicine at NASA and the Johnson Space Center in Houston. A Senior FAA Medical Examiner, he has been elected as a Fellow to the American College of Preventive Medicine, the Aerospace Medical Association, and the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. He is currently very active in academic and clinical positions. He serves as a Medical Consultant to various companies including a major airline. He holds professorships at three different medical universities where he teaches preventive medicine and also teaches aerospace medicine at a military school.
Occupational Medicine Physician, Private Practice
Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Kansas
Kansas City,
Missouri
This highly qualified aeronautics expert earned his masters and PhD in Aeronautics and Astronautics from MIT. He is a fellow in the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and an associate fellow in the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. He has authored more than 100 publications in the aeronautics space and is currently a Professor of Aerospace Engineering at a top midwest university.
Professor, A Top Midwest University
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), MIT
Lawrence,
Kansas
This 40+ year veteran of the aviation industry has extensive experience as an airline pilot and additional background in safety inspection, flight instruction, airport management, and accident investigation. He earned his B.S. in Aviation Technology and Business Management from Metropolitan State College and holds several certificates from the FAA, including the Airline Transport Pilot Certificate, the Flight Instructor Certificate, the Flight Engineer Certificate, the Ground Instructor Certificate, and the Control Tower Operator Certificate. The expert spent 16 years as a Line Pilot, Federal Flight Deck Officer, and Pilot Instructor for United Airlines. He has also held operations roles with SurfAir, and FlightOne. He is now an aviation consultant.
Aviation Consultant, A private aviation consultancy in CO
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Metropolitan State College
Meeker,
Colorado
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What Can an Aerospace Engineering Expert Witness Opine On?
Aerodynamic Testing
Evaluating airflow characteristics over models.
Structural Analysis
Assessing material strength and durability.
Propulsion System Design
Developing engines for thrust and efficiency.
Flight Simulation
Modeling aircraft behavior in various conditions.
Systems Integration
Ensuring all components function together.
Material Selection
Choosing suitable materials for aerospace applications.
FAQs for Aerospace Engineering Expert Witnesses
What is a aerospace engineering expert witness?
An aerospace engineering expert witness is a qualified engineer who explains complex aviation and spacecraft issues in legal cases. They assist by reviewing technical records, analyzing failures, and testifying to clarify aerospace engineering evidence.
What types of cases may require the expertise of an aerospace engineering expert witness?
An aerospace engineering expert witness handles aircraft design failures, crash investigations, product liability, maintenance errors, certification disputes, and aerospace patent or safety litigation.
How can an aerospace engineering expert witness strengthen causation analysis?
An aerospace engineering expert witness strengthens causation analysis by applying technical flight, materials, and failure data to clearly link engineering factors to the incident outcome.
What qualifications should an aerospace engineering expert witness possess?
An aerospace engineering expert witness should have an advanced aerospace degree, industry or research experience, relevant certifications, and prior expert testimony or forensic analysis experience.
How does an aerospace engineering expert witness evaluate technical compliance?
An aerospace engineering expert witness evaluates technical compliance by reviewing designs, tests, and documentation against industry standards, regulations, and aerospace engineering best practices.
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