Biomechanical Engineering Expert Witnesses
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Dr. Rose Jacinto Figueroa, CHFP, PhD
Dr. Rose Figueroa has 9 years of experience in the field of Human Factors and Ergonomics. She earned her BSE in Industrial Engineering from the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez and both her MSE and Ph.D. in Industrial and Operations Engineering from the University of Michigan. Today, this expert is a Certified Human Factors Professional through the Board of Certification in Professional...
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Dr. Andrew John Rentschler, PhD
Dr. Andrew J. Rentschler has 18 years of experience in Biomechanics. He earned his BS in Biomedical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University, his MS and PhD in Bioengineering from the University of Pittsburgh. Today, this expert is licensed as an Engineering Intern in the state of Florida. Formerly, this expert served as a Forensic Engineer at Berkeley Engineering...
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Dr. Lars Hans Reinhart, MD
Dr. Lars H. Reinhart has 24 years of experience in the field of Emergency Medicine. He earned his BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin and his MD from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. He completed his residency in Emergency Medicine at the University of Virginia Medical Center. Today, this expert is board certified in Emergency Medicine and in...
Dr. Jesse Lucas Wobrock, PhD
Dr. Jesse L. Wobrock has 20 years of experience in the field of Accident Reconstruction. He earned both his BS in Health Sciences and Kinesiology and his MS in Kinesiology from California State University, Northridge. He also earned his Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, from the University of California Los Angeles and a certificate in Systems Integration Engineering from California Polytechnic...
Dr. Elaine Roa Serina, PE, PhD
Dr. Elaine Serina has 25 years of experience in the fields of Accident Reconstruction, Mechanical Engineering, and Biomechanics. She earned her BS, MS, and Ph.D., all in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California Berkeley. Today, this expert is a licensed Professional Mechanical Engineer in California. Formerly, this expert served as a Research Engineer at Kinamed, Inc. and as a...
Dr. Torrence David Jesse Welch, MS, PhD
Dr. Torrence D. J. Welch has 26 years of experience in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering. He earned his BS and MS in Biomedical Engineering from Tulane University and his Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology. Today, this expert is certified as a Traffic Accident Reconstructionist by the Accreditation Commission for Traffic Accident Reconstruction. Formerly,...
Dr. Robert Thomas Bove Jr, PE, PhD
Dr. Robert T. Bove Jr. has over 20 years of experience in Biomechanics and Accident Reconstruction. He earned his BBE in Biomedical Engineering from the Catholic University of America, his MSE and his Ph.D. in Bioengineering from the University of Pennsylvania. Today, this expert is licensed as a Professional Engineer in the state of Pennsylvania. Formerly, this expert served as an Adjunct...
Dr. Debora Renee Marth, PhD
Debora R. Marth has 29 years of experience in the field of Mechanical and Automotive Safety Engineering. She earned her BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan Dearborn. She completed her MS in Mechanical Engineering and her PhD in Biomedical Engineering from Wayne State University. She is also earned her certification in Specialized Traffic Accident Reconstruction from...
Mr. John R Brault, MS
Mr. John R. Brault has 28 years of experience in the fields of Biomechanics and Physical Therapy. He earned his BS in Biology from Tufts University and his MS in Physical Therapy from the University of Southern California. Today, this expert is a licensed Physical Therapist in the State of California. Moreover, he is additionally licensed in Kinesiological Electromyophagry and...
Mr. Brian Michael Boggess, MS, PE
Mr. Brian M. Boggess has 23 years of experience in the field of Mechanical Engineering. He earned his BS in Mechanical Engineering and his MS in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from the University of Virginia. Today, this expert is a licensed Professional Engineer in 28 states. Formerly, this expert served as a Senior Project Engineer at SEA, Ltd., and as a Senior Engineer at Honda R&D...
Dr. Mathew Joseph Greenston, FACEP, MBA, MD, MS
Dr. Mathew J. Greenston has 23 years of experience in Emergency Medicine and Biomechanics. He earned his BS in Mechanical Engineering from Washington University in Saint Louis, his MS in Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering from the University of California, San Diego, his MBA from the University of Otago, and his MD from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences....
Dr. Rawson Lyman Wood III, MD, MPH
Dr. Rawson L. Wood has over 30 years of experience in Medicine and over five in Accident Reconstruction. He earned his BS in Aeronautical Engineering and MS in Aeronautical Sciences from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. He earned his MD from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, and his MPH from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. He completed an...
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Dr. Stephen Martin Werner, PE, PhD
Dr. Stephen Martin Werner has 33 years of experience in Engineering and Mechanics. He earned his BS, MS, and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California Berkeley. Today, this expert is licensed as a Professional Engineer in the states of Illinois, Alabama, Arizona, and California. Formerly, this expert served as a Teaching Assistant of Machine Design and Composite Materials...
Dr. Douglas Evan Young, PhD
Douglas E. Young has over 30 years of experience in the field of Human Factors and Ergonomics, Biomechanics, and Human Performance. He earned his BS, MS, and Ph.D. in Kinesiology from the University of California, Los Angeles. Formerly, this expert served as the Director of University Research at California State University in Long Beach. He currently serves as a Professor Emeritus in the...
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Biomechanical Engineering Expert Witness FAQs
What is the role of a biomechanical engineering expert witness?
A biomechanical engineering expert witness applies principles of mechanics to understand and reconstruct accidents or injuries, providing testimony on their findings in legal cases.
In what types of cases can a biomechanical engineering expert witness be beneficial?
They are often used in personal injury, product liability, workplace safety, patent infringement cases, and any case where injury causation is in question.
Are there subspecialties within the field of biomechanical engineering that an expert witness might focus on?
Yes, some experts may specialize in areas like orthopedic biomechanics, sports biomechanics, injury biomechanics, or human factors and ergonomics.
How can a biomechanical engineer help in a vehicle accident case?
They can analyze the forces involved in the accident to determine how injuries occurred and if they align with the claimant's account.
Can a biomechanical engineering expert witness provide insight into medical device failures?
Absolutely. They can evaluate design, manufacturing processes, and usage to identify potential causes of failure or malfunction.
How does Expert Institute select its Biomechanical Engineering expert witnesses?
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